Canadian Poetry Association

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The Canadian Poetry Association began as a grass-roots organization dedicated to promoting the reading, writing, publishing and preservation of poetry in Canada through the individual efforts of members; promoting communication among poets, publishers and the general public; encouraging leadership and participation from members and to encourage the formation and development of local chapters. It was begun in Toronto, Ontario as a collective on January 16, 1985 with its first Board of Directors: Shaunt Basmajian, James Deahl, Wayne Ray, Beverley Daurio, Chris Faiers, & Ted Plantos [1], and after 20 years has reformed its aims and objectives and is headquartered in Moncton, New Brunswick.

The CPA published POEMATA, a quarterly journal for its members and the general public, filled with poetry, articles news and literary contests. The CPA sponsored the Shaunt Basmajian Chapbook Award and several other poetry and chapbook contests open to both members and the general public.

Contents

[edit] CPA Anthologies

The Canadian Poetry Association's Signature Series

  • 2001SIX Voices: Roger Bell, Jennifer Footman Richard Grove, Joan Latchford, John B. Lee Bernice Lever Editor: Richard Grove Hidden Brook Press ISBN 1-894553-26-8
  • 2002Windfall: A Canadian Poetry Association Member's Anthology Editor: Leda Lubynskyj Hidden Brook Press ISBN 1-894553-36-5
  • 2002Oval Victory: A Canadian Poetry Association Anthology Editor: Linda Rogers Hidden Brook Press ISBN 1-894553-35-7
  • 2003Handprints on the Future: A Canadian Poetry Association Anthology Editor: Gordon Gilhuly Hidden Brook Press ISBN 1-894553-48-9

[edit] CPA Poetry Chapbook Series

[edit] includes CPA BookClub Booklits 1991-1995

[edit] Basmajian Chapbook Award Winners

[edit] Famous Canadian Poets 5 CD Collection

  • 1976 Original audio tape / 2001 CD publication, 2 - thirty minute readings per CD

[edit] External links