April is National Poetry Month
L'avril c'est le mois national de la poésie
For poets
The League is proud to provide publication opportunities, event funding, mentorship programs, prizes, and more to support poets at all stages of their careers.
Apply for membership
Becoming a member of the League connects you to a wide network of poets, and allows you to access exclusive opportunities.
For organizers
In addition to opportunities for poets, the League administers several programs and awards to support dedicated poetry organizers and publishers across Canada.
Find our resources
Our resources page will provide you with a jumping-off point for researching tools and tricks to get your next project off the ground.
For readers
From a diverse community of poets across Canada, the League publishes poetry for every reader through programs like Poetry Pause and the LCP Chapbook Series.
Read poetry
Browse our publications to find poetry you can read for free, or support the League by purchasing a chapbook anthology.
What's on at the League
Monday, April 21, 2025 (Zoom): Drop-in poetry consultations
Drop in on Zoom to meet with Poet Ambassador in Residence Tawhida Tanya Evanson for a one-on-one poetry consultation! Registration required.
April 26, 2025 (Zoom): Sisters in Feminism
“Sisters in Feminism: Poetry by Refugee and Immigrant Women” is the third annual National Poetry Month event organized by the Feminist Caucus of the League of Canadian Poets!
April 26, 2025 (Zoom): Parenting Poets Open Mic
Celebrate National Poetry Month with the League’s Parenting Poets Community Committee!
2025 Cold Moon Contest winners
Join the League of Canadian Poets in congratulating MayaSpoken and Dr. Micheline Maylor, winners of the 2025 Cold Moon Contests!
Poem in Your Pocket Day 2025
Held in the last two weeks of National Poetry Month, Poem in Your Pocket Day is an international movement that encourages people to center poetry within their daily interactions.
March 26, 2025 (Zoom): Cross-Pollinations
In Cross-Pollinations, health humanities and poetry come together under the same scope, combining artistic expression with health practice and research.