Speakeasy Reading Series – October 18th, 2023

Speakeasy Reading Series – October 18th, 2023

by | Oct 8, 2023 | Event, Poetry Blog

I am honoured to be a part of the Speakeasy Reading Series reading on Wednesday, October 18th.

The reading will be online and in-person at Glad Day Bookshop starting at 7 pm EST.

Registration is only required if you will be joining on Zoom.

The event is free, with a suggested donation of $5-15 at the door (all proceeds go directly to student readers). No one will be turned away for lack of funds.

Masks are mandatory when not eating or drinking. There will be beverages (including alcohol) available for purchase.

Glad Day Bookshop is located at 499 Church St, Toronto, ON M4Y 2C6, and is just a short walk from Wellesley Station. Street parking is also available.

With readings from:
Kristyn Dunnion
Britta Badour
Jennifer Hosein
Alya Somar
Noa Raanan

Hosted by Alex Cafarelli and Chi-Leung Lee

We acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts through The Writers’ Union of Canada. This event is produced with the support of the City of Toronto through the Toronto Arts Council and the League of Canadian Poets.

 

 

Register for Zoom link
100,000 Poets for Change – Sunday, September 24th, 4 p.m., Free Times Cafe

100,000 Poets for Change – Sunday, September 24th, 4 p.m., Free Times Cafe

by | Sep 10, 2023 | Event, Poetry Blog

100,000 Poets for Change, Toronto Edition – Sunday, September 24th, 2023 at 4 pm, Free Times Cafe

Our collective runs this event as a fundraiser for Shannen’s Dream. Named in loving memory of Shannen Koostachin, Shannen’s Dream is about making sure that First Nations children and youth have the same education opportunities as others but in ways that respect their language and culture.
The event is hosted by Pat Connors who will share poetry for change along with Brenda Clews, Jeannine M. Pitas, Charles C. Smith, Dane Swan, Georgia Wilder and myself.
Hope you can join us at Free Times Cafe, 320 College St., Toronto.

You can find out more about Shannen’s Dream and donate via the link/button to the right.

 

 

Shannen's Dream
REBELLION BOX by Hollay Ghadery

REBELLION BOX by Hollay Ghadery

by | May 10, 2023 | Poetry Blog

Rebellion Box by Hollay Ghadery

After reading Jennifer Hosein’s gorgeous poetry collection, A Map of Rain Days, I knew I wanted to see if she’d blurb my collection, Rebellion Box. Her thoughtfulness—and the concomitant resplendence and caliginosity of her work—made me think that if anyone could understand living in contrasts, it would be her.
Lucky for me, this generous and astoundingly talented artist said yes.
What Jennifer had to say about Rebellion Box:
In Rebellion Box, Hollay Ghadery takes us on a captivating journey through womanhood, motherhood, a history that is “not in the past … taking up/space, everywhere.” Hold tight to this book, turn its pages, and see the days anew.
—Jennifer Hosein, A Map of Rain Days

Brockton Writers Series, September 14, 2022

Brockton Writers Series, September 14, 2022

by | Aug 19, 2022 | Event, Poetry Blog

Brockton Writers Series – Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at 6:30 p.m.

As we adapt with current pandemic regulations, we’re happy to announce our event will be hosted in-person at the Glad Day Bookshop, located at 499 Church St., Toronto, starting in September! We will also live stream the event on the Brockton Writers Series YouTube channel!
Guest Speaker: Kathy Friedman on “Writing & Survival: Some Tips for Mad, Sad, and Neurodiverse Folks”
Readers:
Oubah Osman
Jennifer Hosein
Kimia Eslah
Farzana Doctor
The reading is PWYC (suggested $3-$5) and features a Q&A with the writers afterward. Books are available for sale.
Many thanks to the Ontario Arts Council for their support.