League Programs and Projects
As the largest organization in the country dedicated specifically to the art of poetry, the League of Canadian Poets sponsors programs nationally.
Reading Programs
The League runs four different reading programs for its members.
Feminist Caucus
Titles Available in the Living Archives Series
Calendar of Readings
Looking for poetry readings near you? Our calendar advertises events happening from coast to coast. Want to publicize your own reading? Just fill in the easy e-form.
Poetry Markets for Canadians
The League's one-stop resource for information about getting
your poetry published.
Manuscript Help
League members are available for manuscript evaluation and poetry-critiquing services.
Lowther and Lampert Awards
Each year, the League presents these two awards for full-length books.
The Anne Szumigalski Lecture Series
The Anne Szumigalski lecture series, proposed by Regina poet Paul Wilson in 2001, commemorates the award winning Saskatchewan poet, who had died a few years earlier.
National Poetry Month
Every April, the League brings together schools, publishers, booksellers, literary organizations, libraries, and poets across the country to celebrate National Poetry Month.
Youth Message Board
A place where young people can workshop their poetry with published poets.
The Poetic Licence Contest for Canadian Youth
This youth poetry contest is open to young Canadians from grades 7-12.
Teaching Resources
Teachers will find a wealth of workshop ideas on our teachers web site. And view A Free Online Study Guide!
