October 2018
Best Canadian Poetry of 2018 launch
Launched in 2008 by Tightrope Books, the Best Canadian Poetry Series features 50 Canadian poets annually, drawn from literary journals and magazines (printed and online), ushering readers into the heart of Canada’s diverse poetry scene. This tribute celebrates the release of the latest edition, a must-read for anyone with an interest in contemporary literature. A number of poets will be in attendance, including Nancy Jo Cullen, Michael Fraser, Doyali Islam, Sachiko Murakami, Robin Richardson, Daniel Scott Tysdal, Catriona Wright, and…
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Poetry NOW: 11th Annual Battle of the Bards
Toronto’s popular poetry competition, PoetryNOW: The Battle of the Bards, is back for its 11th year to feature readings from 20 dynamic poets and showcase a diverse range of voices, themes and poetic genres. Each poet will be given three minutes to read their work, which can range from comical to contemplative. One poet will win an invitation to read at the 40th Anniversary edition of the Toronto International Festival of Authors (October 24 – November 3, 2019) and have…
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