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2024 Jessamy Stusberg Poetry Prize winners
Join the League in celebrating the six youth poets selected as the winners of the annual Jessamy Stursberg Poetry Prize for young poets!
Read MoreBIPOC Writers Connect 2024
The Writers’ Union of Canada and the League of Canadian Poets present BIPOC Writers Connect 2024, a mentorship conference where emerging writers connect with industry professionals
Read More2024 LCP Annual General Meeting & Member Townhall
Find information about the League of Canadian Poets’ Annual General Meeting, the online business meeting for members to review finance and governance.
Read More2024 LCP Book Awards: Winners
Join the League of Canadian Poets in celebrating the three winnings poetry books of the Raymond Souster Award, the Pat Lowther Memorial Award, and the Gerald Lampert Memorial Award!
Read MoreOntario 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 More2024 LCP Book Awards: Shortlists
Join the League of Canadian Poets in celebrating the poets and publishers shortlisted for the Raymond Souster Award, the Pat Lowther Memorial Award, and the Gerald Lampert Memorial Award!
Read MoreCelebrating National Volunteer Week 2024
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!
Read More2024 LCP Book Awards: Longlists
Join the League of Canadian Poets in celebrating the poets and publishers longlisted for the Raymond Souster Award, the Pat Lowther Memorial Award, and the Gerald Lampert Memorial Award!
Read More2024 Cold Moon Contest winners
Join the League of Canadian Poets in congratulating Kelly Madden and Jessica Lee McMillan, winners of the 2024 Cold Moon Contests!
Read MorePoem in Your Pocket Day 2024
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. Poem in Your Pocket Day 2024 will be celebrated on April 18, 2024.
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