| Reading Program |
CANADA POETRY TOURS
Canada Council |
POETS IN THE SCHOOLS
Ontario Arts Council |
READINGS IN PUBLIC PLACES
Toronto Arts Council |
NATIONAL POETRY MONTH
Canada Council |
| Important Deadlines |
Spring Season:
To apply for readings taking place from April 1 to Sept. 30 the deadline is January 31.
Fall Season:
To apply for readings taking place from Oct. 1 to March 31 the deadline is July 31.
* Hosts and poets will receive notification 2 weeks after the deadline. |
On-going throughout fiscal year |
On-going throughout fiscal year. |
Varies each year, information will be posted on the website. |
| Eligibility |
Poets: 5 full readings in a two year period.
Hosts: 4 full readings per fiscal year.
Eligible venues: Public libraries, bookstores, museums, festivals, community centres, and post-secondary institutions.
* If a poet is doing a book tour, they may contact the office to request 3 readings be put aside for their tour. This must be done before the beginning of the next fiscal year (April 1 - March 31). Also note: the League must receive the applications by December 15 or they will be redistributed among the previously received applications. |
A limit of 10 full visits per poet.
Only elementary and secondary schools are eligible. |
A limit of 4 readings per fiscal year per poet.
A limit of 5 readings per host/venue.
Eligible venues include: public libraries, bookstores, museums, festivals, community centers, and postsecondary institutions. Elementry and secondary schools are NOT eligible. |
Varies each year, information will be
posted on the website. |
| Reading Fees Paid |
Poets are paid $125 for a half reading (15 minutes or less), and $250 per full reading (30 minutes or longer). |
The standard fee is $200 per half day (two 45 minute sessions) and $300 per full day (four 45 minute sessions) and is shared by the League and the school. The school's portion is paid directly to the poet on the day of the visit. Some poets charge a higher rate, the information is available in the List of Participating Poets.
Please note: the League's staff cannot make recommendations of poets. |
Poets are paid $100 per reading. |
The reading fee is $125 per half reading. |
| Travel Fees Paid |
Poets are paid up to $150 for travel per half reading, and up to $300 per full reading.
*Original travel receipts must be attached to your invoice. Travel fee claims without proof of purchase will not be honoured. Mileage calculations do not require an original receipt (Calculate at 32¢ cents/km)
Please note: accommodation and meals are NOT covered by this program. Please ensure arrangements are made prior to your reading. |
Travel, accommodation and meals are paid by the League directly to the poet with the assistance of the Ontario Arts Council.
*Original travel receipts must be attached to your invoice. Travel fee claims without proof of purchase will not be honoured. Mileage calculations do not require an original receipt (Calculate at 32¢ cents/km) |
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| To Request a Poet |
The host and poet must arrange the details of the visit before applying to the League for funding.
Please contact poet to confirm availability and request permission to apply for reading fees on their behalf. |
The teachers must view the list of participating poets (click here to see the list), and choose a poet who seems suitable for their students. Once they have contacted the poet and arranged the visit, please fill out the application form and fax or mail it to the League's office. You will receive a notification or confirmation after the application has been received.
Please contact poet to confirm availability and request permission to apply for reading fees on their behalf. |
The hosts and poets must arrange the reading before applying to the League for funding.
Please contact poet to confirm availability and request permission to apply for reading fees on their behalf. |
Varies each year, information will be
posted on the website.
Please contact poet to confirm availability and request permission to apply for reading fees on their behalf. |
| Allocation of the readings |
Readings are distributed based on:
- First come, first serve
- Poet's individual limit
- Host's limit
- Minimum allotment of 8 readings per province
- Past track record of host (please see the disclaimer for further details).
Please note: Cancelled readings are redistributed among the previously received applications. Hosts and poets cannot 'hold' readings after a cancellation. |
Readings are distributed based on funding availability. |
Readings are distributed based on funding availability. |
National Poetry Month Committee decides on the funding for readings across Canada during April. |
| Payment/ Invoice Information
(for poets) |
Cheques are issued directly to the poet after the League receives the signed invoice and all original travel receipts. |
Cheques are issued directly to the poet after the League receives the signed invoice and all original travel receipts. |
Cheques are issued directly to the poet once the League receives the signed invoice. |
Cheques are issued directly to the poet once the League receives the signed invoice. |
| Application Form |
Click here for the Canada Poetry Tours application (pdf).
Please note: The form must be printed out, filled in completely and mailed or faxed to the League office. Incomplete applications will not be considered for funding.
| Click here for the Poets in the Schools application form (pdf).
Please note: The form must be printed out, filled in completely and mailed or faxed to the League office. Incomplete applications will not be considered for funding. |
Click here for the Readings in Public Places application form (pdf).
Please note: The form must be printed out, filled in completely and mailed or faxed to the League office. Incomplete applications will not be considered for funding. |
Click here for the National Poetry Month web page.
Please note: The form must be printed out, filled in completely and mailed or faxed to the League office. Incomplete applications will not be considered for funding. |
| Funder’s Logos |
Please click here for Funder’s Logos. |
Please click here for Funder’s Logos. |
Please click here for Funder’s Logos. |
Please click here for Funder’s Logos. |
| Complete Guidelines |
For Canada Poetry Tours guidelines click here. |
For the Poets in the Schools program, please click here. |
For the Readings in Public Places program, please click here. |
For the National Poetry Month program, please click here. |
