2024
Ontario Arts Council and League of Canadian Poets announce Lillian Allen Prizes for spoken word poetry
The Ontario Arts Council (OAC), in partnership with the League of Canadian Poets (LCP), is pleased to announce the creation of the Lillian Allen Prize and the Lillian Allen Emerging Artist Prize, which recognize and celebrate spoken word poetry artists working in English or French
Read More“there’s no Children here” by Wanda John-Kehewin
Poetry Pause is the League of Canadian Poets’ daily poetry dispatch. Read “there’s no Children here” from Wanda John-Kehewin’s collection Spells, Wishes, and the Talking Dead: ᒪᒪᐦᑖᐃᐧᓯᐃᐧᐣ ᐸᑯᓭᔨᒧᐤ ᓂᑭᐦᒋ ᐋᓂᐢᑯᑖᐹᐣ mamahtâwisiwin, pakosêyimow, nikihci-âniskotâpân.
Read More“Twitchcraft” by Sandra Ridley
Poetry Pause is the League of Canadian Poets’ daily poetry dispatch. Read and excerpt from “Twitchcraft” from Sandra Ridley’s Vixen.
Read MoreSpoken Word Saturday: Angelic Goldsky (Angelic Vers)
Spoken Word Saturday is a showcase of the amazing Spoken Word Poetry talent that can be found from coast to coast. Today, Spoken Word Saturday celebrates LCP Spoken Word Award finalist Angelic Goldsky.
Read MoreSpoken Word Poetry in your classroom
Use this lesson plan to to show students how to use their voices and bodies to tell their stories and share their thoughts and imaginings.
Read More“Radio Bingo” by Maggie Burton
Poetry Pause is the League of Canadian Poets’ daily poetry dispatch. Read “Radio Bingo” from Maggie Burton’s Chores.
Read More“a loud noise in the heavens” by D.M. Bradford
Poetry Pause is the League of Canadian Poets’ daily poetry dispatch. Read an excerpt from “a loud noise in the heavens” from D.M. Bradford’s Bottom Rail on Top.
Read MoreNPM24: Meet the shortlists
This National Poetry Month, find out more about the 15 poets shortlisted for the League’s annual book awards, including what weather inspires their writing!
Read More“California Dreamin'” by Britta Badour
Poetry Pause is the League of Canadian Poets’ daily poetry dispatch. Read “Californa Dreamin'” from Britta Badour’s collection Wires That Sputter.
Read MoreApril 30, 2024 (Zoom): Shortlist reading & celebration
Join the League at an online reading to celebrate the poets shortlisted for the organization’s three annual book awards!
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