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  1. 19 hours ago

    Poetry & Healing: reads “Tumour,” and “Just a Titch,” to musical scores by Gabe Flaherty, followed by a meditation and poetry prompt to musical score by Cathy Nosaty. Listen here: Donate to SickKids:

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  2. 21 hours ago

    On the Adebe DeRango-Adem considers poetry as a pivotal form of communication during these times of pandemic and isolation. Read " Poetry and the Condition of Communication" here:

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  3. 22 hours ago

    Today's poem is "A Slender Presence" by from BestCdnPoetry and

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    Apr 12

    Hey poetry video fans, 📽Plasticnic screens online with other terrific video poems Apr. 19 's Festival for poetry mediamakers:

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  5. 23 hours ago

    Write a poem about shoes on the move Level Up the Challenge: Write the poem about your favourite pair of shoes.

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    Apr 13

    Grain Literary Magazine is holding a contest for short poetry and fiction. Apply by April 15. Visit their page for more information.

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    Apr 13

    It's my poem's day! Thank you, and .

    Today's poem is "Red-Eye" by from and @Bilioasis -
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  8. Apr 13

    Today on the , read Feng Zhou's insightful article that compares traditional Chinese poetry to today's popular visual forms of poetry on Instagram. Read it here:

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  9. Apr 13

    Today's poem is "Red-Eye" by from and @Bilioasis -

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    Apr 11

    Poetry peeps! Help me w a Follow & let’s RT for ! 😃

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  11. Apr 13

    Write a poem that ends on a cliffhanger Level Up the Challenge: Start the poem with suspense as well.

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  12. Apr 12

    Write a poem about a place you've always wanted to visit Level Up the Challenge: Visit the place with an online Map and get inspired.

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  13. Apr 11

    Don't miss a single moment of National Poetry Month with this week's roundup of all the news, blog posts, poetry fun, and special announcements from the League.

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  14. Apr 11

    Write a tautogram (a poem where all words begin with the same letter) Level Up the Challenge: Level Up: Use a unique starting letter for each stanza.

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  15. Apr 10

    Poetry & Healing: In support of SickKids Hospital, we would like to share today's recording of Lois Lorimer reading “The Healing Play: Cast of Characters,” “The Plum Tree,” and “Rescue Dog,” Listen here:

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  16. Apr 10

    Today we share an article by Erín Moure (), who discusses her work with poetry translation, as well as the challenges with getting foreign poetry into Canadian markets. Check it out:

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  17. Apr 10

    Today's poem is " Marketplace" by Christopher Evans from and

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  18. Apr 10

    Write a poem about sleep Level Up the Challenge: Do not include anything about dreams

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  19. Apr 9

    BIG NEWS from for all creatives

    CBC has launched THE CBC CREATIVE RELIEF FUND to provide timely, urgent development funding to Canadian creators. Applications are open now until Friday, April 24.
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  20. Apr 9

    Don't miss out on what is sure to be a great reading!

    Exciting news! On April 15, the official pub date of MYTHICAL MAN, I'll be part of doing a livestream reading from my Twitter @ 1pm PST (4pm EST) as part of the livestream series. Tune in!💖🐍💖
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