Brick, A Literary Journal celebrates the launch of its winter issue with a special event featuring magazine editors and contributors at Concordia’s Writers Read series on Wednesday, December 4. 

The event will be hosted by Montreal-based, award-winning writer and Brick editor, Madeleine Thien, alongside poet and Brick publisher, Laurie D. Graham. There will be readings from winter-issue contributors: internationally renowned novelist and critic Lucy Ives and Governor General’s Literary Award-winning author Kyo Maclear, followed by a discussion including writer and Concordia professor Sina Queyras. 

“This will be our first-ever Montreal launch,” says publisher Laurie D. Graham. “We’re so excited to connect in person with Brick’s readers and fans in Quebec, and to take part in the literary culture at Concordia.”

Attendees will learn about Brick’s newest issue, which features a formidable collection of work by Amitava Kumar, Deborah Levy, Robert Bringhurst, Joanna Biggs, Victoria Chang, and others; and interviews with Claire Messud, Natalie Diaz, and Claire Keegan. Attendees will also have an opportunity to get deals on subscriptions and Brick merch. 

Wednesday, December 4. 7:00 p.m. at EV 1.605 – York Amphitheatre, Concordia University, 1515 St Catherine St W, Montreal.

Brick is an international literary journal published twice a year out of Toronto, featuring literary non-fiction—as well as the odd story or poem—from the world’s best-loved writers alongside fresh up-and-coming voices. Brick was founded in London, Ontario, in 1977 by Stan Dragland and Jean McKay, and from 1985 until 2013, Michael Ondaatje and Linda Spalding led the magazine and helped to establish its international reputation, leaving a legacy of intellectual curiosity and passion for the written word. “Each issue is as purposely crafted as a good novel,” writes John Irving. The current editors of Brick are Dionne Brand, David Chariandy, Laurie D. Graham, Michael Helm, Liz Johnston, and Madeleine Thien.

Media contact: Laurie D. Graham, Publisher, laurie@brickmag.com