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
Celebrating National Volunteer Week 2025
The League is grateful to all the poets and poetry lovers who donate their time and expertise to make what we do possible. Celebrate our volunteers with us!
April 30, 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.
Call for Illustrators: Indigenous History Month, Pride Month, and Disability Pride Month
The League is seeking two illustrators or designers to create unique Poetry Pause logos to celebrate Indigenous History Month, Pride Month, and Disability Pride Month
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!