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    April 01, 2023

    Poetry as Joy: A Retrospective and Introduction

    April in Ontario is unpredictable. There can be warmer days to soak up the sun by a river, or ice storms to coat everything with a perfect translucent film. In any case, April feels ideal for poetry—the ...

  • April Writer in Residence Manahil Bandukwala Explores the Woman Behind the Taj Mahal in Her Masterful Debut Poetry Collection
    April Writer in Residence Manahil Bandukwala Explores the Woman Behind the Taj Mahal in Her Masterful Debut Poetry Collection
    March 31, 2023

    April Writer in Residence Manahil Bandukwala Explores the Woman Behind the Taj Mahal in Her Masterful Debut Poetry Collection

    One of the most iconic landmarks in world history, the spectacular Taj Mahal, was famously built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan to house the tomb of his favourite wife. A romantic story; a favourite tourist ...

  • Eleven Ontario Poets Included in 2019 CBC Poetry Prize Longlist
    Eleven Ontario Poets Included in 2019 CBC Poetry Prize Longlist
    November 11, 2019

    Eleven Ontario Poets Included in 2019 CBC Poetry Prize Longlist

    While we always like to celebrate the large amount of literary talent in Ontario, this is an extra-special reason! Poets from the province made a strong showing during the announcement of the 2019 CBC ...

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