Shani Mootoo receives the 2026 Blue Metropolis Violet Literary Prize

Name: Shani Mootoo receives the 2026 Blue Metropolis Violet Literary Prize
Start: 2026-04-25T14:30:00-04:00
End: 2026-04-25T15:30:00-04:00
Location: HOTEL 10

Schedule

Sat Apr 25 2026 at 02:30 pm to 03:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

HOTEL 10 | Montreal, QC

Join us in celebrating the 2026 Blue Metropolis Violet Literary Prize, awarded to the renowned writer, filmmaker, and visual artist Shani Mootoo. Over the course of her impressive three-decade career, Shani has fearlessly created fiction and poetry that explore themes of queer desire, as well as the intersections of sexuality, class, and race. Known for her clarity, empathy, and lyrical mastery, Shani will share insights into her groundbreaking work, including her latest novel, Starry Starry Night.
Participant: Shani Mootoo
Host: Christopher DiRaddo
Interview: Eva Crocker
Language(s): English
Date and time: Saturday, April 25, 2026, 2:30 PM
Location: HOTEL10 – Espace Godin
Duration: 60 minutes
Price: $10
For tickets: https://lepointdevente.com/billets/fmb260425015