Meet the Presses: Publishing in 2020
How has the pandemic affected an already-precarious industry? What are the new challenges, and how are publishers meeting them? What strengths can they bring, and what’s the way forward? More […]
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The Favorite Game: English-Quebec Literary Trivia
How book-savvy are you? Test your knowledge of all things Quebec lit in this virtual pub quiz (you'll have to BYOB). Pit your wit against the crackerjack mind of quizmaster […]
Storytime – Heure du conte: Little Girl Gazelle/L’enfant gazelle
Story hour comes to your house -- c’est l’heure du conte chez vous! Sit your young ones down to hear the story of Little Girl Gazelle, who learned to run […]
Montreal Review of Books – Spring 2021 Issue Launch
Montreal Review of Books' Spring 2021 issue launches on Thursday, March 18. At 7pm, join us for a virtual launch event featuring readings by Tawhida Tanya Evanson (whose novel […]
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The Secret Mountain at Kids POP
Rialto Theatre 5723 av. du Parc, Montreal, Quebec, CanadaOn Sunday, September 26, join The Secret Mountain and Kids POP for a picnic in the sun, paper bag puppet parade, and family concert! This activity-packed day will celebrate the […]
Montreal Review of Books – Fall Issue Launch
Atwater Library 4023 Tupper Street, Westmount, Québec, CanadaMontreal Review of Books – Fall Issue Launch Tuesday, November 16, 2021, 7 pm Atwater Library and Computer Centre, Reading Room 1200, Atwater Avenue, Westmount (Québec) H3Z 1X4 In person […]
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Tomson Highway in conversation with Ann-Marie MacDonald
Shatford Hall, Centre St. Jax 1439 Sainte-Catherine Street W., Montreal, Québec, CanadaThursday, November 18, 2021, 7 pm Centre St. Jax, Shatford Hall, Sainte-Catherine street entrance 1439, Sainte-Catherine Street W., Montreal QC H3G 1S6 In person and live-streamed (see below for details) […]
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Marie-Claire Blais in conversation with Katia Grubisic
Please note that due to unforeseen circumstances, this event, originally scheduled for November 17th, has been rescheduled for Saturday, November 20th, at 7 PM. We apologize for any inconvenience this […]
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Get Lit! at Salon du Livre de Montréal 2021
Palais des congrès 1001 Pl. Jean-Paul-Riopelle, Montréal, Québec, Canada(French follows) Once again this year, the Association of English-language Publishers of Quebec and the Quebec Writers’ Federation will participate in the Salon du livre de Montréal. During the fair […]
Montreal Review of Books – Fall 2022 Issue Launch
Ursa Mtl 5589, Park Avenue,, Montreal, Québec, CanadaMontreal Review of Books – Fall Issue Launch Wednesday, November 2, 2022, 7 pm Ursa Montreal 5589, Park Avenue, Montreal (Québec) H2V 4S8 Free admission. In person and live-streamed (see […]
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Atwater Poetry Project – Holiday Book Fair Special Edition
Atwater Library 4023 Tupper Street, Westmount, Québec, CanadaThursday, November 3, 2022, 7 pm Atwater Library and Computer Centre, Adair Auditorium (4023 Tupper Street, Westmount) Free, no registration required Join us for a special edition of the Atwater […]
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Holiday Book Fair 2022
McConnell Building Atrium, Concordia University 1400 Maisonneuve Blvd. W, Montreal, Quebec, CanadaThis year, the Holiday Book Fair is back – in person! After two years of virtual and hybrid book fairs in 2020 and 2021, we’re thrilled to return to the […]
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Eight Voices: Finalists for the First QWF Spoken Word Prize
4TH SPACE, Concordia University 1400 Maisonneuve Blvd. W, Montreal, Quebec, CanadaFriday, November 4, 2022, 1 pm 4th Space, inside the McConnell Building, Concordia University (1400 Maisonneuve Blvd. W., Montreal) Free, no registration required In an exciting world premiere, the eight […]
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Jazz Stories: En Direct
4TH SPACE, Concordia University 1400 Maisonneuve Blvd. W, Montreal, Quebec, CanadaFriday, November 4, 2022, 3 pm 4TH SPACE, Concordia University (1400 Maisonneuve Blvd. W., Montreal) Free, no registration required In this Holiday Book Fair feature event, author and Radio Canada personality […]
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Holiday Book Fair Opening Cocktail
McConnell Building Atrium, Concordia University 1400 Maisonneuve Blvd. W, Montreal, Quebec, CanadaFriday, November 4, 2022, 4:30 pm McConnell Building, Concordia University Atrium (1400 Maisonneuve Blvd. W., Montreal) Free, no registration required Following the book fair events in the 4TH SPACE, attendees are […]
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Get Lit! at Salon du livre de Montréal
Palais des congrès 1001 Pl. Jean-Paul-Riopelle, Montréal, Québec, CanadaThe Association of English-language Publishers of Quebec, the Quebec Writers’ Federation, and Librairie Paragraphe Bookstore are pleased to return to the Salon du livre de Montréal, November 23–27 at the […]
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Montreal Review of Books – Fall Issue Launch
La Petite Librairie Drawn & Quarterly 176 Bernard O, Montreal, QC, CanadaJoin us for the launch of the Fall Issue of the Montreal Review of Books, featuring Sean Michaels (Do You Remember Being Born?), Chris Bergeron (Valid) and Mostafa Hemingway (Essential Work, Disposable Workers). Hosted by Montreal Review of Books editor, Malcolm Fraser.
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Read Quebec Book Fair 2023
McConnell Building Atrium, Concordia University 1400 Maisonneuve Blvd. W, Montreal, Quebec, CanadaThe Read Quebec Book Fair returns for its eighth installment on November 3-4 in the Concordia McConnell Building Atrium to present more than twenty overflowing tables of exciting new works from local publishers, authors, and translators, a full program of hybrid literary events, and multiple author signings.
Perfect Your Pitch Panel
4TH SPACE, Concordia University 1400 Maisonneuve Blvd. W, Montreal, Quebec, CanadaIn partnership with the Quebec Writers’ Federation and the Writers Read series of Concordia University, a panel discussion on how to make successful nonfiction book and magazine pitches.
Perfect Your Pitch Workshops
The Association of English-language Publishers of Quebec and the Quebec Writers’ Federation have partnered with Concordia University’s Writers Read series to present a panel discussion on crafting successful non-fiction book […]
Eight Voices: Finalists for the QWF Spoken Word Prize
4TH SPACE, Concordia University 1400 Maisonneuve Blvd. W, Montreal, Quebec, CanadaIn an exciting live event, the finalists for the Quebec Writers’ Federation Spoken Word Prize will showcase their talents in short performances.
Read Quebec Book Fair Opening Cocktail
McConnell Building Atrium, Concordia University 1400 Maisonneuve Blvd. W, Montreal, Quebec, CanadaMcConnell Building, Concordia University Atrium 1400 Maisonneuve Blvd. W., Montreal. Free, no registration required. In person. RSVP to the Facebook event here. Following the book fair events in the 4TH […]
Create Your Own Comic Strip!
McConnell Building Atrium, Concordia University 1400 Maisonneuve Blvd. W, Montreal, Quebec, CanadaWe'll explore the basic building blocks to get you started on drawing and writing a (mostly silly!) comic strip featuring fun characters we'll create together. Close up faces, word balloons, sound effects and more!
Getting Lit with Linda: Live podcast recording featuring guests Catherine Hernandez and Eva Crocker
DeSève Cinema 1400 Maisonneuve Blvd. W., Montrea, Montreal, QC, CanadaIn a first-ever episode with a live audience, award-winning podcaster Dr. Linda Morra will interview novelists Catherine Hernandez and Eva Crocker.
Postcards to the Future!
McConnell Building Atrium, Concordia University 1400 Maisonneuve Blvd. W, Montreal, Quebec, CanadaWe'll be designing with words and pictures a double sided postcard with a message you'd like your future self to know.
Scarborough Screening
DeSève Cinema 1400 Maisonneuve Blvd. W., Montrea, Montreal, QC, CanadaIn a pre-festival special event, Image+Nation Queer Culture, Montreal’s long-running queer film festival, will join the Violet Hour to co-sponsor this moving film, an adaptation of Catherine Hernandez’s novel of the same name.
Making Monster Heads – An Exercise in Slow Group Drawing
McConnell Building Atrium, Concordia University 1400 Maisonneuve Blvd. W, Montreal, Quebec, CanadaTogether we'll SLOWLY build a weird and wonderful bunch of monster heads that we can only create as a team! For all ages.
Read Quebec at the Salon du livre de Montréal
Palais des congrès 1001 Pl. Jean-Paul-Riopelle, Montréal, Québec, CanadaThe Association of English-Language Publishers of Quebec will be at the Salon du livre de Montréal! We'll have member titles available for purchase at kiosk #2206, courtesy of Saga Bookstore. […]
Écrire l’environnement / Writing the Environment
Palais des congrès 1001 Pl. Jean-Paul-Riopelle, Montréal, Québec, CanadaPresented by the Association of English-Language Publishers of Quebec, this dialogic performance of poetry in English, French, and translation will imagine writing the environment. Featuring Kaie Kellough and Chantal Neveu, […]
mRb Summer Launch
Café Osmo 51 Sherbrooke O., Montreal, QC, CanadaThe Montreal Review of Books launches its Summer 2024 issue on Thursday, July 4th at Café Osmo (51 Sherbrooke Street West)! Join us for readings by Frankie Barnet (Mood Swings, […]
On August 12th, I’m Buying a Quebecois Book!
On August 12, discover a book from here! Check back soon for details about Quebec Book Day, known in French as Le 12 août, j’achète un livre québécois ! We're […]
Read Quebec at the Salon du livre de Montréal!
Palais des congrès 1001 Pl. Jean-Paul-Riopelle, Montréal, Québec, CanadaRead Quebec is returning to the Salon du livre de Montréal! We're excited to showcase some of the latest releases and bestsellers from participating local English-language publishers. Find us at […]
A Duck in New York City – Musical Performance for Kids of All Ages
Casa d'Italia 505 rue Jean Talon est, Montreal, QC, Canada25th Anniversary Celebration with Connie Kaldor and Paul Campagne, complete with anniversary cake! Based on the Parents' Choice Gold Award-winning musical picture book of the same name, a heartwarming children's […]
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2024 Read Quebec Book Fair
Casa d'Italia 505 rue Jean Talon est, Montreal, QC, CanadaThe Read Quebec Book Fair is back! Join us on December 7th and 8th at Casa d’Italia (505 rue Jean Talon est) to discover the latest releases of new works […]
Katsi’tsakwas Ellen Gabriel in Conversation with Dr. Samir Shaheen-Hussain
Casa d'Italia 505 rue Jean Talon est, Montreal, QC, CanadaJoin Katsi’tsakwas Ellen Gabriel, longtime activist and visual artist, to hear about her new book, When the Pine Needles Fall: Indigenous Acts of Resistance. A memoir of a deeply engaged […]
Create your own comic strip!
Casa d'Italia 505 rue Jean Talon est, Montreal, QC, CanadaWe’ll explore the basic building blocks to get you started on drawing and writing a (mostly silly!) comic strip featuring fun characters we’ll create together. Close up faces, word balloons, […]
The Violet Hour Book Club Reads Subterrane by Valérie Bah
Casa d'Italia 505 rue Jean Talon est, Montreal, QC, CanadaLed by founder Christopher DiRaddo, this monthly discussion group for lovers of classic and contemporary works of LGBTQ literature will hold its December meeting on the stage at Casa d’Italia. […]
Opening Cocktail
Casa d'Italia 505 rue Jean Talon est, Montreal, QC, CanadaA very special edition of the Read Quebec Book Fair’s 5 à 7. Come have a drink at the end of an exciting day of book browsing and literary events. […]
Archives Out Loud: A Panel Discussion on Italian-Canadian Writing in English in Quebec
Casa d'Italia 505 rue Jean Talon est, Montreal, QC, CanadaModerated by Nancy Marrelli, archivist of the Italian-Canadian Community Archives of Quebec, which are housed at the Casa d’Italia, an exchange between: Domenic Cusmano, publisher of Accenti: The Magazine with […]
How I Got Published: Fiction Edition
Casa d'Italia 505 rue Jean Talon est, Montreal, QC, CanadaLooking for tips on getting your own writing into print? Writer/translator Mélissa Bull, editor of the QC Fiction imprint at Baraka Books, will moderate as panelists Rebecca Morris (Other Maps), […]