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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…
Find out more »2022 North Shore Writers Festival: Literary Trivia Night with Host Grant Lawrence
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. Literary Trivia Night with Host Grant Lawrence The North Shore Writers Festival presents a virtual night of literary trivia with author and CBC host Grant Lawrence! Test your mental mettle, and compete for prizes and glory. Team Captains, gather your team of 3 to 6 to compete in this in-person…
Find out more »2022 North Shore Writers Festival: “All the Feels” with Author and Playwright Tetsuro Shigematsu
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. “All the Feels” with Author and Playwright Tetsuro Shigematsu In this session, multi-talented author and playwright Tetsuro Shigematsu will lead a lively seminar/workshop entitled “All the Feels.” You know emotions when they hit you: your eyes mist with tears, your heart aches with sorrow, and your breath quickens with desire.…
Find out more »2022 North Shore Writers Festival: An Evening with Amber Dawn moderated by Jen Sookfong 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. An Evening with Amber Dawn moderated by Jen Sookfong Lee Join Jen Sookfong Lee in conversation with award-winning author Amber Dawn about her latest book, My Art Is Killing Me and Other Poems. All events are FREE but online registration is required. Learn more at www.northshorewritersfestival.com.
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