Animating Literature Portal enter portal The written word, in its variety of forms, is the cornerstone of Britain's culture. UK writers today enjoy pre-eminent international standing and a reputation for outstanding creativity with language. We are involved with leading writers' festivals across Canada to promote excellent new writing from the UK to Canadian audiences.
Blue Metropolis Literary Festival
The UK is host to some of the world's most prestigious literary prizes. Check here for a full listing.
Man Booker Prize
All UK universities teach courses in English Literature. The UK also hosts many internationally renowned literary events and conferences.
Literary Studies
Our help in presenting UK writers at Canadian festivals is usually chanelled through the festival organisers.
photo by Richard Learoyd
The UK is noted for publishing activity and its extensive network of high quality bookshops, which offer a range of ordering and search services.
Books from Britain
Canadians love books and this is reflected in the number of literary festivals which celebrate the written word and which regularly bring authors and readers together.
Macbeth workshop by Royal Shakespeare Company
Our online book club offers an easy-to-search database of UK and Commonwealth books. Plus the chance to write your own book reviews and chat online to our reader-in-residence.
Encompassculture
visual arts and design music and performing arts film and television cultural events 