Victoria Festival of Authors: Between Worlds – Voice, Community, and Coming of Age

Three powerful voices, three very different books for teens and tweens. From the poignant and insightful linked stories of Zalika Reid-Benta, to the fiercely intense teen novel by Sheena Kamal, to David A. Robertson’s richly layered fantasy quest, these books focus on young people navigating their worlds, facing challenges, and growing up. While telling compelling stories, the writers also raise questions: What does it mean to be part of a family? To belong to a community? To be loyal to others but also to be yourself? To be caught between worlds—of childhood and adulthood, of family and peers, of home and away, of the ordinary and the epic? To find your own voice? These three authors have created vivid characters, layered narratives, and compelling stories. Join us to hear them discuss their creative process and their thoughts on writing and publishing books for young readers.

Moderated by Robin Stevenson. Closed-Captioned.

FREE, BUT REGISTRATION REQUIRED. REGISTER HERE.