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What Can a Poetry Review Do? | Jade Wallace
Writer, editor, and reviewer Jade Wallace considers the role of poetry reviews, and provides examples of what a poetry review can accomplish.
Read MoreA note from your Poet Ambassador in Residence | Tara Borin
Tara Borin, inaugural Poet Ambassador in Residence for the League of Canadian Poets, shares a final reflection on their time spent in the role.
Read MoreThe Joys and Challenges of Creating Collaborative Art | Manahil Bandukwala
Writer and editor Manahil Bandukwala writes about the rewards, challenges, and processes of creating collaborative art and poetry.
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 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.
Read MoreBook Awards 2023: What is a poem you turn to for comfort or joy?
We asked the longlisters and shortlisters of the 2023 Book Awards, What is a poem you turn to for comfort or joy? Winners will be announced on May 4, 2023. Stay tuned! Looking for more info about LCP Book Awards? Read the 2023 Shortlists Read the 2023 Longlists “Perfect Song” by Heather ChristleManahil BandukwalaMONUMENT by Manahil…
Read MoreNPM 2023: Joy
The League of Canadian Poets invites you to celebrate the 25th National Poetry Month this April 2023! What will you read this National Poetry Month? What events will you organize, attend? Will you start your own poetry writing project? Will you write your first poem? Will you share your poetry online for the first time? This…
Read MoreNPM23 Blog: Room for Little Joys by Prathna Lor
I was asked to write about joy and, to be honest, I’ve been having a hard time thinking about how to approach the subject. Now, that’s not to say I’m against joyful indulgence; in fact, if you asked anyone close to me, they’d probably tell you that I am the queen of relaxation. I eat…
Read MoreBook Awards 2023: What does JOY mean to you?
We asked the finalists of the 2023 Book Awards, What does Joy mean to you? See what the poets had to say! The theme of National Poetry Month 2023 is JOY! We hope that you find the joy in poetry this month. Looking for more info about LCP Book Awards? Read the 2023 Shortlists Read…
Read MorePoem In Your Pocket Day 2023
Poem in Your Pocket Day is an international movement that encourages people to centre poetry within their daily interactions. On PIYP Day, select a poem, carry it with you, and share it with others at schools, bookstores, libraries, parks, workplaces, coffee shops, street corners, and on social media using the hashtag #PocketPoem. The 2023 Poem in Your…
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