Canadian Authors-Metro Vancouver is thrilled to be hosting bestselling writer Jonas Saul at Word Vancouver on Sunday at 2:45 PDT.<\/p>\n
Jonas will give a one-hour talk called Why We Write: The Empathy Quotient. Visit the CAA table at Word Vancouver and learn about upcoming events.<\/p>\n
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Word Vancouver is Western Canada\u2019s largest celebration of literacy and reading. Held during the week leading up to the last Sunday of September at various venues throughout the city, this festival promotes books and authors with free exhibits, performances, and hands-on activities for a wide range of ages and interests.<\/p>\n
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