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The Word On The Street Toronto Book & Magazine Festival
For the first time in 31 years, the Word On The Street Festival is going virtual. In light of the new challenges presented by global efforts to fight COVID-19, the team at the Word On The Street Toronto (a.k.a. WOTS) will continue to act as connectors and amplifiers for Canadian and Indigenous literature, even if that looks a little different this year. So you can keep your calendars marked for September 26 and 27—and expect more surprises along the way…
Find out more »Kingston WritersFest 2020 Virtual Festival
The Kingston WritersFest 2020 virtual festival takes place September 23-27, 2020, with more than 60 writers in nearly 50 events over 5 days! Tickets on sale in July. The work is being done on programming another diverse festival with nearly 50 unique events for readers of every age and taste, designed for maximum audience participation, with time for questions and a chance to engage with authors as they sign books. The festival will include the stories of women, the stories…
Find out more »Afterwords Literary Festival: Celebrating Nova Graphica
Celebrating the launch of Nova Graphica: A Graphic Anthology of Nova Scotia from Nova Scotia’s own Conundrum Press. The AfterWords Literary Festival was co-founded by Ryan Turner and Stephanie Domet, and in the fall of 2019, AfterWords held its inaugural edition. In 2020, due to Covid-19, the festival will host live events online between September 30th and October 4th. AfterWords is primarily interested in presenting (and being in the audience for) conversations among writers about the ideas that push them forward, the experiences…
Find out more »Afterwords Literary Festival: The Hours That Remain
Keith Barker reads from his Dora-award-winning play The Hours That Remain. The AfterWords Literary Festival was co-founded by Ryan Turner and Stephanie Domet, and in the fall of 2019, AfterWords held its inaugural edition. In 2020, due to Covid-19, the festival will host live events online between September 30th and October 4th. AfterWords is primarily interested in presenting (and being in the audience for) conversations among writers about the ideas that push them forward, the experiences that formed them into writers, and what…
Find out more »Hello/Goodbye: An evening of readings & literary discussion presented by the Calgary Distinguished Writers Program
Calling all readers and writers! Join the Calgary Distinguished Writers Program for an evening of readings, literary discussion, live Q&A and book giveaways. Help welcome incoming Canadian Writer-in-Residence Meg Braem and say farewell to outgoing Writer-in-Residence Sharanpal Ruprai. Registration required. Meg Braem is an Alberta-based playwright whose plays have been nominated for the Governor General’s Literary Award and won the Alberta Literary Award for Drama, the Alberta Playwriting Competition, and Playwright Theatre Centre’s “The News Competition.” Her work has been presented at…
Find out more »Eden Mills Writers’ Festival – Panel: Wild World
EMWF In Your Own Backyard Online Series EMWF Panel: Wild World Presenters: Wade Davis, Magdalena: River of Dreams, Steven Heighton, Reaching Mithymna: Among the Volunteers and Refugees on Lesvos, and James Raffan, Ice Walker: A Polar Bear’s Journey Through the Fragile Arctic Host: Laura Trethewey, author of The Imperiled Ocean Take a journey down the wild Magdalena River. Walk in the footsteps of a polar bear on Hudson Bay. Stand on…
Find out more »Afterwords Literary Festival: Writing Into An Uncertain Future
Join us to learn how novelists Cory Doctorow, Catherine Hernandez, and Thea Lim engage with the often crisis-laden news of the day. The AfterWords Literary Festival was co-founded by Ryan Turner and Stephanie Domet, and in the fall of 2019, AfterWords held its inaugural edition. In 2020, due to Covid-19, the festival will host live events online between September 30th and October 4th. AfterWords is primarily interested in presenting (and being in the audience for) conversations among writers about the ideas that push them…
Find out more »The Festival of Literary Diversity Kids Bookfest: What’s the Buzz? (For Adults)
The FOLD Kids Bookfest includes a fantastic array of events featuring a diverse array of authors and illustrators who’ve created books for young people (ages 0-18). In addition to events centred around children and young people, the festival includes opportunities for adult writers of children’s literature to take part in pitch sessions and to develop their craft through in-person workshops with the festival’s incredible lineup of authors. 2020’s Best Children’s Titles for Teachers, Parents and Librarians Grab your…
Find out more »Victoria Festival of Authors: Great Minds Don’t Think Alike
With John Barton, Lorna Crozier, Kyeren Regehr and Madeline Sonik Victorians can claim writers John Barton (Lost Family), Lorna Crozier (Through the Garden), Kyeren Regehr (Cult Life), and Madeline Sonik (Fontainebleau) as belonging to their vibrant, rich literary community. With strong voices and distinct styles, their works span the range from poetry to prose, memoir to fiction. Join them for a panel moderated by Darrel J. McLeod that will be as intriguing as the works are diverse. Darrel will facilitate…
Find out more »Afterwords Literary Festival: Workshop with Keith Barker
An introduction to Playwriting with Keith Barker The AfterWords Literary Festival was co-founded by Ryan Turner and Stephanie Domet, and in the fall of 2019, AfterWords held its inaugural edition. In 2020, due to Covid-19, the festival will host live events online between September 30th and October 4th. AfterWords is primarily interested in presenting (and being in the audience for) conversations among writers about the ideas that push them forward, the experiences that formed them into writers, and what writing can tell us…
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