Join us to celebrate the launch of poetry anthologies HEAVEN LOOKS LIKE US, edited by George Abraham and Noor Hindi, and THE GATE OF MEMORY, edited by Brynn Saito and Brandon Shimoda, published by Haymarket Books in spring 2025. Please register here. Featuring work by anthology contributors and community artists, including Bassam Jamil (with translations by Nicole Mankinen), Erica H Isomura, Hajer Mirwali, Leanne Toshiko Simpson, Mona Oikawa, Nawal Serhan, Paper Cranes for Palestine, and shō yamagushiku. This free, all-ages community event will include poetry readings, art installations, a print fundraiser for Hamza, book sales by Another Story bookshop, and more.

Saturday, May 31, 2-4pm ET | In-person at It’s OK* Studios (468 Queen Street W, Toronto)

The venue is accessible via the 501/510 streetcar. Street parking is limited. The venue entrance and bathroom are accessible at ground level. All performances and art installations will be on the first floor. Masks will be available at the door. Funding for this event is provided by the Henri and Tomoye Takahashi Charitable Foundation. Registration link and event details.