Kelly Madden
BIO
Biography

Kelly Madden is a Vancouver Island poet whose work has appeared in numerous publications supported by the League of Canadian Poets. Her poetry can also be found in the literary journals ReckoningSAPPzineIsland Writer’s MagazineCV2The Poet, Drift and elsewhere. Her debut poetry collection, If I'd Known, was published in 2021. A second collection of poetry, Unresponsive, will be available in August, 2026 (Caitlin Press). 

 

ADDRESS
City: Courtenay, Province/Territory: British Columbia
EMAIL
GENRE
poetry/fiction
LANGUAGES
English
PUBLICATIONS
Publications
Title
If I'd Known
Publisher
Kelly Madden
Year
2021
Title
Unresponsive
Publisher
Caitlin Press
Year
2026
AWARDS
Awards
Name
Cold Moon Contest - Blue Shell
Publication
League of Canadian Poets/Online
Year
2024
Name
VIRL Poem in Your Pocket - Prince George Coffee Shop
Publication
VIRL Poem in Your Pocket Anthology
Year
2021
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS AND WORKSHOPS
Presentation details
Audience Size
Audience size
any
Presentation Genre
poetry/fiction
Presentation Length
up to 1 hour
Presentation Description
Presentation description

poetry/fiction readings for the public

Presentation Fee(s)
negotiable
Workshop details
Audience Size
25
Intended Audience
youth/adult
Workshop Length
2 hours
Workshop Description
Workshop description

Create a story/poem together, line by line, using images from magazines and other 'props' for ideas. Excellent for ESL learners, (adapted) or youth/adults interested in creating something together. It is a lot of fun!

Workshop Fee(s)
negotiable
Programs & Interests
Interested in participating Union’s Ontario Writers-in-the-Schools program:
All members are eligible for the Union’s Ontario Writers-in-the-Schools program. Are you interested in participating in this pro
No
Interested in participating in the Northern Ontario WITS program:
The Union’s Northern Ontario Writers-in-the-Schools program funds in-person visits to northern Ontario schools when possible. Ar
No