National Poetry Month

Established in Canada in April 1999 by the League, National Poetry Month brings together schools, publishers, booksellers, literary organizations, libraries, and poets across the country to celebrate poetry and its vital place in Canada's culture. Communities and businesses participate through readings, festivals, book displays, and other events.

Here are some events happening in the lower mainland during April:

Vancouver, BC- Readings at Womyns Ware on April 17 at 3pm by Michael V. Smith, Jennica Harper, and Elizabeth Bachinsky.

Surrey, BC- Poetry readings at the Surrey City Hall on April 28 at noon include readings by Heidi Greco and Ashok Bhargava.

Some further information and inspiration can be found on these websites

The League of Canadian Poets

Canadian Library Association

And a good US sites

Academy of American Poets

Pass the word!