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Darlene Madott to speak at the Hot House Restaurant
The St Lawrence Supper Club is excited to present Darlene Madott, author of Dying Times, at the Hot House Restaurant on Monday, March 28, at 5:30 pm. To Reserve: Please choose between the Hot House menu options in the attached poster and then call Amanda at 416-366-7800 between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, to place your order and pay via credit card. Please Note: Due to COVID-19 we will only be able to host a maximum of 60…
Find out more »Book Launch of Displace: The Poetry of Nduka Otiono
Carleton University's Institute of African Studies and the Department of English Language and Literature invite you to the launch of Nduka Otiono's DisPlace: The Poetry of Nduka Otiono on March 30, 2022. This will be a hybrid event with an in-person and virtual audience. Guest of Honor: His Excellency, Mr. Adeyinka Asekun, the High Commissioner of Nigeria to Canada Book Reviewer: Professor James Tsaaior, Senior Research Fellow, Department of English, University of Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa. Hostesses: Kagiso Lesego Molope (Award-winning author…
Find out more »Canadian Authors – BC Branch: Author’s Talk with Trevor Carolan – Poetry and Writing the Human Experience
Creative writer and teacher Trevor Carolan will introduce and read poems from his last poetry collection and other books, offering some personal anecdotes. He will introduce the technique of haibun poetry from Japan that has been catching on with North American poets. Haibun combines poetry with travel journal entries, so there’s a mix of prose and poetry. Haibun offers a good balance and it’s a flexible approach to writing that will appeal to some members. Following the presentation, Trevor anticipates a lively discussion…
Find out more »Celebrate the Release of Father Rick Roamin’ Catholic with CAA National Capital Region Member Rick Prashaw
Celebrate Rick's book release of Father Rick Roamin' Catholic with family and friends. Books will be available for sale and signing.
Find out more »Celebrate the Release of Father Rick Roamin’ Catholic with CAA National Capital Region Member Rick Prashaw
There will be food and drinks available at the downstairs lounge. This is a free event but please do RSVP. Rick will be on site by 1:15 p.m. to sell and sign books for people who can drop by but not able to stay for the program.
Find out more »Celebrate the Release of Father Rick Roamin’ Catholic with CAA National Capital Region Member Rick Prashaw
Grab some food and drink at this fabulous Sudbury coffee restaurant. There will be readings and speakers. Rick will be there by 1:15 p,m should people unable to stay wish to drop by for a book.
Find out more »2022 North Shore Writers Festival: Kim Thúy in Conversation with Margaret Gallagher
The North Shore libraries are thrilled to present a virtual celebration of Canadian authors, readers, and literature at the 2022 North Shore Writers Festival, taking place April 26 - 30. Kim Thúy in Conversation with Margaret Gallagher Join the North Shore Writers Festival for an exciting literary conversation with Kim Thúy, award-winning author of Em, and CBC journalist Margaret Gallagher. All events are FREE but online registration is required. Learn more HERE.
Find out more »2022 North Shore Writers Festival: An Evening with David A. Robertson and Michael Redhead Champagne
The North Shore libraries are thrilled to present a virtual celebration of Canadian authors, readers, and literature at the 2022 North Shore Writers Festival, taking place April 26 - 30. An Evening with David A. Robertson and Michael Redhead Champagne Join the North Shore Writers Festival for an enlightening discussion with award-winning author David A. Robertson about The Misewa Saga, fantasy with Indigenous influences, and writing for young readers. With Michael Redhead Champagne, Ininew public speaker, writer, community advocate and on-screen…
Find out more »2022 North Shore Writers Festival: André Alexis in conversation with JJ Lee
The North Shore libraries are thrilled to present a virtual celebration of Canadian authors, readers, and literature at the 2022 North Shore Writers Festival, taking place April 26 - 30. André Alexis in conversation with JJ Lee When award-winning author André Alexis published Ring in 2021, he completed his five-novel Quincunx, a group of five genre-bending, philosophically sophisticated, and utterly delightful novels. Join writer JJ Lee as he sits down with Alexis to chat about writing Ring, how it relates to…
Find out more »9th Biennial KOBZAR Book Award Virtual Ceremony
The 9th Biennial KOBZAR Book Award will be presented during a virtual ceremony to be broadcast on April 28, 2022, from the Winnipeg Art Gallery. This year’s jury, Kerry Clare (49th Shelf), Laisha Rosnau (Author and winner of the KOBZAR™ Book Award 2020), and Ben Sigurdson (Winnipeg Free Press), were very excited to include on the shortlist a novel, a graphic novel, and a book of poetry – three styles of literature as diverse as the Ukrainian Canadian experiences which…
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