Word Vancouver presents Poetics of Place with Alex Leslie, author of Vancouver for Beginners.  Also with Betsy Warland and Trevor Carolan. Hosted by Rob Taylor. Join three accomplished poets as they take you into some of their deepest thoughts while walking various neighbourhoods, whether it is in their own backyard or halfway around the world. […]

Toronto Word on the Street presents Intimate Poetry, with Bahar Orang, author of Where Things Touch: A Meditation on Beauty. In Conversation with Amal El-Mohtar. Open your heart to beautiful possibility and listen to the words of Bahar Orang and Amal El-Mohtar as they discuss the intricate intimacy of the human experience. This free online […]

Word Vancouver presents What Keeps Us Writing with Alex Leslie (Vancouver for Beginners) and Leanne Dunic (The Gift). Also with Isabella Wang,  Joseph Dandurand, and David Mura. Hosted by: Cathy Stonehouse Is it a habit we just can't shake? Is it for fame, fortune, or glory? Or do we simply write to connect? This interactive […]

Afterwords Literary Festival presents Reading Deeply, with Shani Mootoo, author of Polar Vortex. Also with Michelle Good and Francesca Ekwuyasi. Moderated by writer and journalist Evelyn C. White. 8:00-9:30 pm AST Suggested donation $5 Tickets available here.

Ottawa International Writers Festival presents 'Lies That Tell Us Truth', a podcast episode featuring Shani Mootoo (Polar Vortex), Farzana Doctor, and Mona Awad. Hosted by Manahil Bandukwala and Rhonda Douglas Do we ever really tell the truth, even to ourselves? This episode features three novels that examine the lies and truths at the heart of […]

BookFest Windsor presents 'Friday Night Fiction', with Shani Mootoo, author of Polar Vortex. Also with Ava Homa and Kristyn Dunnion. Moderated by Dan MacDonald. Online event via Zoom. Pre-registration required. Register here.