What is pot-pourri?

Since 2007, FOPLA has been proud to publish pot-pourri, an anthology featuring the winning entries from the Ottawa Public Library’s annual Awesome Authors Youth Writing Contest.

FOPLA sponsors the Awesome Authors Contest as part of our commitment to support the Ottawa Public Library’s programming. Ottawa youth between the ages of 9 and 17 are invited to submit original poems, stories, and comics in both official languages, meaning each edition showcases an incredible collection of talent and creativity.

Each autumn, winning authors and their family and friends are invited to help launch the anthology, where they are presented with a copy of pot-pourri to commemorate their achievement. Guests are also treated to excerpts from a selection of winning authors in both official languages.

Pot-Pourri 2024 can be purchased at our monthly Mammoth sales

We’re excited to announce the release of our 18th annual youth writing anthology, Pot-Pourri 2024. This collection features original poetry, short-stories, and comics in French and English by the winners of the Ottawa Public Library’s Awesome Authors contest.

Do you know one of the awesomely talented authors in this year’s edition? Or maybe you’d like to shop local while supporting Ottawa’s public libraries? If so, pick up your copy at one of our monthly Mammoth Sales and share the gift of original storytelling with family and friends. Proceeds from all sales benefit the Ottawa Public Library.