News & Announcements
Remembering Arlene Lampert
Arlene Lampert 1934-2023 Arlene passed away in her own home on February 22, 2023 It was peaceful and in her control. Arlene was a force of nature. Along with Gerald Lampert, Arlene was one of the founding members of the League of Canadian Poets. As Executive Director of the League, she was integrally involved in…
2023 Book Awards Longlists
The League of Canadian Poets is thrilled to announce the 2023 Book Awards longlists for the Gerald Lampert Memorial Award, Pat Lowther Memorial Award, and the Raymond Souster Award. Please join us in celebrating the incredible poetry of 2022! April 6: Longlists AnnouncementApril 20: Shortlists AnnouncementMay 4: Winners Announcement 2023 GERALD LAMPERT MEMORIAL AWARD LONGLIST Awarded annually since…
2023 Book Awards: Meet the Jurors!
The League of Canadian Poets is honoured to have the following poets as the jurors for our 2023 Book Awards! Thank you for all your hard work and careful reading of the incredible poetry released last year. The Longlists for the 2023 Book Awards will be announced on April 6, Shortlists on April 20, and…
Very Small Verse Contest Winner 2023: Toulouse’s uncharacteristic heat by Kevin Andrew Heslop
Congratulations to Kevin Andrew Heslop, winner of the 2022-2023 Very Small Verse Contest!
Broadsheet Contest 2023 Winner: Tham Luang Cave Rescue by Pujita Verma
Congratulations to Pujita Verma, winner of the 2022-2023 Broadsheet Contest!
Things to Do around Winnipeg when you’re Black By Michael Fraser – Winner of the 2022 Lesley Strutt Poetry Prize
Congratulations to Michael Fraser, whose poem “Things to Do around Winnipeg when you’re Black” is the 2022 winner of the Lesley Strutt Poetry Contest!
Fresh Air by Gordon Taylor – Winner of the Toronto Arts and Letters Club of Toronto Foundation Poetry Award
Congratulations to “Fresh Air” by Gordon Taylor, winner of the 2022 Arts and Letters Club of Toronto Foundation Poetry Award!
Celebrating Massy Books – Honourary Member of the League of Canadian Poets 2022
Massy Books is the 2022 recipient of the League of Canadian Poets’ Honorary Membership Award. Each year, the LCP presents this award to honour and celebrate leaders in Canada’s poetry community, who achieve and contribute to poetry in extraordinary ways. Massy Books is more than deserving of this award, as their commitment and dedication to…
