November 19, 2020 (10 to 12:30 EST) on Zoom: Shut up and Write! (Silenzio e scrivi! / Silence et écris !) with Annalisa and Licia
November 11, 2020 on Zoom: 4 chiacchiere in italiano with Maria Pia and Rosaria
November 13, 2020 on Zoom: Books and Biscotti Literary Series – Open Mic
November 25, 2020 on Zoom: Webinar with Italian Cultural Institute
October 16, 2020 on Zoom: Books and Biscotti
October 8, 2020 on Zoom: Webinar with Italian Cultural Institute
September 30, 2020 on Zoom: 4 chiacchiere in italiano with Maria Pia and Rosaria.
September 23, 2020 on Zoom – Books and Biscotti
September 19, 2020 on Zoom – Books and Biscotti
September 16, 2020 on Zoom – 4 chiacchiere in italiano with Maria Pia and Rosaria
September 11, 2020 on Zoom – Books and Biscotti
September 8, 2020 on Zoom – Webinar with Italian Cultural Institute
July 28, 2020 on Zoom – Webinar with Italian Cultural Institute
June 30, 2020 on Zoom – Webinar with Italian Cultural Institute
November 11, 2020 on Zoom: Montreal Books & Biscotti
June 4, 2018 – Montreal Books & Biscotti
June 17, 2018 – Oakville Books & Biscotti
June 23, 2018 – Woodbridge Books & Biscotti
May 5, 2018 – Librissimi Book Fair, Columbus Centre, Toronto
– The Making of an Anthology: People, Places, Passages
April 29, 2018 – Blue Metropolis Literary Festival: Hotel 10, 10 Serbrooke St. W., Montreal
– 10:30 to 12:00 in Salle Executive – Healing, One Word at a Time (a workshop led by Licia Canton)
– 12:30 to 1:30 in Salle Executive – Homage to Venera Fazio
– 2:00 to 3:30 in Salle Jardin – The Making of an Anthology: People, Place, Passages
Montreal Italian Week
August 11-13 2017 – AICW TENT, Little Italy
August 12, 2017 – Galerie Erga, Montreal.
August 9, 2017 – Casa d’Italia, Montreal. Details English– Français – Italiano
June 27, 2017 – Vancouver Books & Biscotti. Details here
June 26, 2017 – Hull (UK) Books & Biscotti. Details here
June 25, 2017 – Woodbridge Books & Biscotti. Details here
June 24, 2017 – Toronto Books & Biscotti. Details here
June 11, 2017 – Ottawa Books & Biscotti. Details here
June 10, 2017 – Sudbury Books & Biscotti. Details here
June 10, 2017 – Woodbridge Books & Biscotti. Details here
June 8, 2017 – Montreal Books & Biscotti. Details here
Montreal Blue Metropolis Festival
April 29, 2017, 9:00 a.m. Bedrooms, Vineyards And Other Meeting Places. Readings and discussion with authors from Montreal and Toronto. With Domenic Cusmano, Rosanna Battigelli, Licia Canton, Nino Famà. Hosted by Rosanna Battigelli and Licia Canton. In English and Italian. Free admission. Hotel 10, 10 Sherbrooke St. W. (Salle Jardin)
April 30, 2017, 9:00 a.m. Where Do We Go From Here? Readings and discussion with authors from Montreal and Toronto. With Domenic Capilongo, Silvia Falsaperla, Connie Guzzo-McParland, Michael Mirolla. Hosted by Rosanna Battigelli. In English. Free admission. In collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute of Montreal. Hotel 10, 10 Sherbrooke St. W. (Salle Jardin).
April 30, 2017, 2:00 pm. Words That Heal. Authors from Ontario share their recent literary works on spirituality and healing. With David Bellusci, Domenic Cusmano, Rosanna Battigelli. Hosted by Rosanna Battigelli. In English. Free admission. In collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute of Montreal. Hotel 10, 10 Sherbrooke St. W. (Salle Jardin).
March 3, 2017 – Books and Biscotti in Edmonton. Details here
March 10, 2017 – Women and Words. University of Toronto. Details here
May & June, 2016 – Books & Biscotti Literary SeriesThis year the AICW, in collaboration with The National Congress of Italian-Canadians, is celebrating Italian Heritage Month through our series of Books & Biscotti literary events, organized all across Canada. See below to view the full list of events and related posters”June 18, 2016, 2:00 pm – Woodbridge, ON
Readings in Prose and Poetry by Italian Canadian Writers. More Info .
June 16, 2016, 7:00 pm – Toronto, ON
Bloodlines:Readings by Daughters and Fathers to celebrate Italian Heritage Month. More Info .
June 12, 2016, 2:00 pm – Toronto, On
The 2nd annual “Amazons of the Mediterranean Reading” of comedy, prose and poetry. More Info
June 12, 2016, 2:00 pm – Montreal, QC
Readings at the Casa d’Italia. Launch of the Casa D’Italia/Guernica Book Club. More Info
June 11, 2016, 10:30 am – Sudbury, ON
Readings, Books & Biscotti at Tony V’s Pizza & Restaurant. More Info
June 8, 2016, 7:00 pm – Vancouver, BC
Readings and book launch at the Italian Cultural Centre. More Info
June 4, 2016, 7:00PM – Woodbridge, ON
Readings at the Ciociaro Club. More Info
May 30, 2016, 9:00 pm – Motta Di Livenza, Treviso
Incontro con l’autore Licia Canton. Reading by Licia Canton. More Info
May 29, 2016, 2:00 pm – Sarnia, ON
Launch of books by Delia De Santis and Venera Fazio at Dante Club. More Info
May 26, 2016, 4:00 pm – Rome, Italy
Canadian writers celebrate Italian Heritage in Rome at La Sapienza. More Info
May 1, 2016, 2:00 pm – Etobicoke, ON
Darlene’s Salotto. Celebration of the publication of Exploring Voice. More Info.
April 17, 2016, 3:00 pm – Montreal Blue Metropolis Literary Festival
Women and the AICW: 30 Years of Writing
To mark the 30th anniversary of the Association of Italian Canadian Writers (AICW), editors Delia De Santis and Venera Fazio present the volume Exploring Voice and discuss women’s contribution to Italian Canadian literature. With Licia Canton, Delia De Santis, Mary Di Michele, Giulia De Gasperi, Venera Fazio, Connie Guzzo-McParland, Maria Luisa Ierfino. Hosted by Marianna Simeone.
In English. Free admission. In collaboration with the Frank Iacobucci Centre for Italian Canadian Studies (Toronto) and the Italian Cultural Institute of Montreal. Hotel 10, 10 Sherbrooke St. W. (Salle Jardin).
Translating Worlds
The art of translation and self-translation are discussed from the perspectives of literary translators, writers and professors. With Licia Canton, Giulia De Gasperi, Rainier Grutman, Elisabeth Tutschek. Hosted by Marianna Simeone.
In English. Free admission. In collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute of Montreal. Hotel 10, 10 Sherbrooke St. W. (Salle Jardin).
August 14, 2015, 7:00-8:30 pm – Montreal’s Italian Week
Meet the Authors and Publishers
Writer, poet and publisher Michael Mirolla will discuss with other Montreal publishers and published authors the ins and outs of book publishing today, and will answer questions on topics of interest related to literary production. Topics to be discussed: how to submit manuscripts, e-books, digital publishing, self-publishing, translations. Montreal’s Casa D’Italia, 505 Jean-Talon E.
August 14-16, 2015 – Book signings, short readings and chats with individual authors under the tent. AICW-Guernica Tent, Little Italy, Montreal. Participating authors will sign their books, read short passages from their books, and interact with the passing public.
August 16, 2015, 2:00-3:00 pm – Open Mike / Poetry reading.
This event is open to the general public, for anyone who wants to share their poetry, in French, English, Italian or in dialect.
Registration in advance by email is recommended: info@guernicaeditions.com. One may also register at the AICW-Guernica Tent from Friday evening ‘til Sunday morning, on a first-come-first-served basis. Reading time for each participant will depend on the number of participants. St-Zotique Park Gazebo, Little Italy, Montreal
August 16, 2015, 3:00-4:3pm – Reading in the afternoon.
Italian Canadian Writers and Guernica Writers will present their new publications and read from their books. Open to AICW members and Guernica authors who have recently published. St-Zotique Park Gazebo, Little Italy, Montreal
June 2015 – Italian Heritage Month
June 2, 10:00-11:00 am – “Howl” on CIUT-FM 89.5
Topic: Italian Canadian Writing and Heritage
Participants: Domenico Capilongo and Gianna Patriarca, interviewed by Valentino Assenza
Books and Biscotti Literary Series
June 6, 2015, 11:00 am to 6:00 pm – Parkdale Park, Ottawa
Organizers: Licia Canton and Lucia Cascioli. To view the poster click here.
June 6, 2015, 7:00-9:00 pm – Italian Canadian Historical Centre (Villa Marconi), Ottawa
Organized by Rene Pappone. To view the poster click here.
June 7, 2015 2:00 – 5:00 pm – Black Swan Tavern, Toronto
Organizer: Michelle Alfano. To view the poster click here.
June 9, 2015 7:00 pm – Italian Cultural Centre, Vancouver
Organized by Anna Foschi. To view the poster click here.
June 23, 2015, 7:00 pm – Books & Biscotti in Buffalo (NY)
Organized by Frank Canino. To view the poster click here. 1412 Main Street, Buffalo (formerly Buffalo East)
April 26, 2015, 3:30 pm – Blue Metropolis Montreal International Literary Festival
AICW Launches New Volume. Hotel 10, 10 Sherbrooke St. West, Montreal