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Congratulations to our Summer 2026 contributor, Kevin MacDonell, for being shortlisted for @malahatreview's Constance Rooke Creative Nonfiction Prize! We've recently had the pleasure of publishing his essay, And Adam Gave Names to All Cattle, a thoughtful examination of time, place, and natural history. by @queens_quarterly

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We had a wonderful time at the Kingston WritersFest on October 2 at the Marriott. A huge thanks to everyone who came out - it was a fantastic turnout.

We thoroughly enjoyed the thoughtful conversations with the authors Judith Thompson (In Crow’s Field) and Helen Humphreys (Summerland).

Judith Thompson — In Crow’s Field: https://quillandquire.com/review/in-crows-field/

Helen Humphreys — Summerland: https://www.harpercollins.ca/9781443476638/summerland/

Thank you to the organizers, volunteers, and everyone who joined us for such an engaging evening. Four smiling adult women pose in a conference room with blue‑purple uplighting, standing around an easel that holds a white poster reading “Queen’s Quarterly” with smaller “Kingston Writersfest” text. taken in Kingston Marriott by @queens_quarterly

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Today, on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we hold in our minds the survivors, families, and children affected by the residential school system - and we consider how art can both unsettle and educate.

@kentmonkman ’s "I Come from pâkwan kîsik, the Hole in the Sky" confronts colonial narratives with fierce colour and storytelling; it’s featured alongside Emily R. Zarevich’s essay ‘What Does It Mean to Be Legendary?’ in Queen’s Quarterly (Fall 2023).

We repost with permission and encourage readers to listen to Indigenous voices, read survivor testimony, and support Indigenous-led initiatives."

"Kent Monkman, I Come from pâkwan kîsik, the Hole in the Sky, 2022".
Acrylic on canvas.
Featured in Queen’s Quarterly, Fall 2023 (Vol. 130, Issue 3)."

#TruthAndReconciliationDay #NationalDayForTruthAndReconciliation #EveryChildMatters #OrangeShirtDay #KentMonkman #QueensQuarterly #EmilyZarevich

Queen's University is situated on the territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabek. taken in Kingston, Ontario by @queens_quarterly

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Kally (Finance and Administration) and Anna (Production Editor and Art Director) are here at @asusorientation Sidewalk Sale at @queensuniversity promoting Queen's Quarterly, Canada's oldest quarterly journal! Missed us? Subscribe here: https://queensquarterly.myshopify.com/ Kally and Anna stand in front of Douglas Library at Queen's, with a booth promoting Queen's Quarterly by @queens_quarterly

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Please note that the Summer 2026 issue of Queen's Quarterly, scheduled to appear in August, is delayed by a technical problem at our printer. We anticipate that subscribers and retailers will receive their copies in September.

In the meantime, print subscribers can register to receive our digital edition, which was published earlier this month. 👇

https://ojs.library.queensu.ca/index.php/qq/index

We apologize for the inconvenience and look forward to sharing this long-awaited issue of Queen's Quarterly with you! Summer 2026 cover on a light-coloured background. The Summer cover features a pixelated digital artwork representing a world map, Bitcoin symbols, rockets, tire treads and oil wells. by @queens_quarterly

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Stories rebuild us. Come listen as Helen Humphreys and Judith Thompson trace the art of reconstruction — Oct 2, 7–8:30 PM. taken in Kingston Marriott by @queens_quarterly

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Here is Anna Yin reading her poem "Interviewing Yan Li" that she recorded for Blaine Boisvert's Radio Show. Yan Li has been published in the Queen's Quarterly over the years.

"I came to Canada from China as an adult. Before becoming a published poet, I worked full-time in the IT field. Poetry came later in my life, and it has changed and enriched me in many ways.
I feel fortunate to have so many friends supporting me on this journey. I am especially grateful to my publishers, particularly Frontenac House, for publishing Breaking into Blossom, my seventh poetry collection.
I'd like to share a few poems from this collection.
First, I'd like to read "Interviewing Yan Li."
Yan Li was a renowned Chinese poet and painter. I visited him in New York in 2022, and that visit inspired me to begin translating his poetry. Since then, seventeen of my translations with his poems have appeared in literary magazines, including Queen's Quarterly, Modern Poetry in Translation, and Voice & Verse Poetry Magazine. We had hoped to publish a collection of these translations together.
Sadly, Yan Li passed away on June 24, before that project could be completed. His passing was a great shock to me, and I would like to dedicate this reading to his memory. May he rest in peace.
Interviewing Yan Li"

- Anna Yin by @queens_quarterly

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The Queen's Quarterly is proud to have Sponsored Season 2, Episode 3 of @poetlaureatepodcast .

Anna Yin was Mississauga’s inaugural Poet Laureate (2015–2017) and is the author of seven poetry collections, including Breaking Into Blossom (Frontenac Press, 2025). She has translated four poetry books, notably Mirrors and Windows (Guernica Editions, 2021). Her work has appeared in Queen’s Quarterly, ARC Poetry, The New York Times, China Daily, CBC Radio, and more. She has read on Parliament Hill, at international festivals, and at universities in China, Canada, and the U.S. Anna has received numerous honours, including the 2005 Ted Plantos Memorial Award, the MARTY Awards (2011, 2014, 2025), two U.S. scholarships, and grants from both the Ontario Arts Council and the Canada Council for the Arts. Anna created and teaches Poetry Alive to bring poetry into schools, colleges, and communities. @annayin60

The Poet Laureate Podcast is recorded in studio at Haus of Owl: Creation Labs—supporting artists to create the best work of their careers @haus.of.owl

Check out the episode on all major platforms now! by @queens_quarterly

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One of our contributors, Anna Yin, was interviewed for the @poetlaureatepodcast at @haus.of.owl creation lab and her episode is now out!

"Anna speaks about her laureateship, teaching poetry in schools, the art of translation, her writing process, and more, but what struck me most was the way she spoke about accent, voice, and the experience of moving through language as a bilingual poet. It feels especially important to offer this perspective in a podcast, where listeners are invited not only to think about language, but to listen closely—to really hear Anna." Kyeren Regehr

Anna has a poem coming up in our Summer 2026 Issue to be released at the start of July 2026. by @queens_quarterly

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Congratulations to author, Patti Edgar, for winning the James H. Gray Award for Short Nonfiction Award, Supported by Marilyn and Bob Stallworthy.

"Luminaries Eat Kale" — Patti Edgar (Queen’s Quarterly Fall 2025)

Head here for an excerpt: https://www.queensu.ca/quarterly/luminaries-eat-kale

Head here to purchase a copy: https://queensquarterly.myshopify.com/ by @queens_quarterly

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On Page 15 of Volume 133 Issue 1 (Spring 2026) you will find a piece by Tanya Bellehumeur-Allatt titled "The Edge of the Map." 🌍

Through beautifully woven memories spanning from family canoe adventures in Quebec to navigating the lakes of the Arctic, she honors her father's legacy as a United Nations peacekeeper and a patient, quiet outdoorsman.

"The Edge of the Map" explores the silent but profound bonds between a father and daughter, the comfort found in practical gestures of care, and a cherished final birthday fishing trip they shared before his passing. It is a poignant, unforgettable meditation on grief, love, and navigating life's final thresholds.

Head to https://queensquarterly.myshopify.com/ to purchase the full issue.

#QueensQuarterly #TanyaBellehumeurAllatt #TheEdgeOfTheMap #Memoir #CreativeNonfiction #CanadianLiterature #GriefAndLoss #FamilyLegacy #LiteraryJournal #WithTheUN #Storytelling by @queens_quarterly

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Step into the rugged mountains of Greece with Kosta and his loyal sheepdog, Pipéri. 🐾

Feel the biting cold of early November mornings, the weight of responsibility on a young shepherd's shoulders, and the quiet strength of family bonds during hard times. "My Pipéri" is a heartfelt journey of survival, love, and hope—seen through the eyes of a ten-year-old boy who chooses courage over fear.

Join Andrew Tzembelicos as he brings this vivid story to life, reminding us all of the power of resilience and loyalty.

Ready to walk the mountain trails with Kosta and Pipéri? Read the full story in Queen’s Quarterly Vol. 133.1, Spring 2026.

👉https://queensquarterly.myshopify.com/

#MyPiperi #GreekStories #ShepherdLife #QueensQuarterly #AndrewTzembelicos #Resilience #FamilyBond by @queens_quarterly

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