Five of FOLD’s writers for young people share their visions for how a government can support young readers.
CanLit mourns as Wayson Choy, Teva Harrison pass away
Two beloved Canadian literary figures – Teva Harrison and Wayson Choy – passed away during the night on Saturday, April 27.
A.F. Moritz on being poet laureate, his new chapbook, and “the glory and the tragedy of being human”
A.F. Moritz contemplates his role as Toronto poet laureate while preparing to launch a new chapbook.
University of Alberta Press publisher previews new direction: “We are not a regional press”
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the University of Alberta Press, but director and publisher Douglas Hildebrand isn’t looking to the past.
Poet Najwa Zebian rises again with Sparks of Phoenix
Like Najwa Zebian’s first two poetry collections, Sparks of Phoenix is a highly personal book. The collection is divided into six parts, each of which recounts Zebian’s journey in healing from abuse, building resilience and strength.
Hot fudge! Author Sarah Mlynowski on writing with Netflix’s Kimmy Schmidt on kids’ fantasy epic The Legends of Greemulax
The middle-grade and YA writer Sarah Mlynowski on writing a real-world version of The Legends of Greemulax, the fantasy novel that changes everything on the sitcom Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt.
This wild menagerie: remembering Joe Rosenblatt, 1933–2019
Iconoclastic Canadian poet Joe Rosenblatt died on March 11.
Poetry month: A roundtable discussion with Karen Solie, Doyali Islam, and Matthew Walsh
For this year’s Poetry Month feature, Q&Q brought together three Canadian poets at various career stages –Karen Solie, Doyali Islam, and Matthew Walsh – for a conversation about craft and process.
In conversation: Alicia Elliott shares personal insights into her new essay collection
Alicia Elliott discusses her first book A Mind Spread Out On The Ground with Vancouver author Chelsea Rooney.
Novelist Joan Clark on her first film adaptation An Audience of Chairs and her personal connection to the mental-health drama
Novelist Joan Clark on having her first film adaptation An Audience of Chairs.
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