Category Archives: books/writing

Announcing the annual Illustrator’s Breakfast of 2019

Posted on September 12, 2019 by

The Vancouver Children’s Literature Roundtable (VCLR) has just announced its annual  Children’s Illustrator Breakfast—mark your calendar for November 16th! A tribute to an acclaimed children’s book editor This year’s breakfast is a tribute to Sheila Barry. The program will include tributes … Continue reading →

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Mahtab Narsimhan celebrates Vancouver Asian Heritage Month with Embrace the Chicken

Posted on May 14, 2019 by

Mahtab Narsimhan launched her latest novel, EMBRACE THE CHICKEN – a story about being proud of who you are – at the central branch of the Vancouver Public Library in May 2019. It is published by Orca for their Currents Series. … Continue reading →

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Join CWILL BC at the Write-on Festival!

Posted on May 8, 2019 by

On Saturday, May 11th, the Vancouver Public Library is hosting a day-long celebration of writing and publishing at Write-On Vancouver: Writing and Publishing Fair. Drop in to attend a workshop, ask an expert your writing questions, or browse local writing … Continue reading →

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Wendy Phillips book launch – May 9th, 2019

Posted on May 8, 2019 by

Wendy Phillips is launching her second YA novel, Baggage, on Thursday, May 9th | 7 pm Chapters | 1033 Robson Street Vancouver Baggage follows the story of an African boy abandoned at the Vancouver airport and the Canadian kids determined … Continue reading →

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Shelley Hrdlitschka book launch – May 8th, 2019

Posted on May 8, 2019 by

Shelley Hrdlitschka is launching her new book, The Grizzlies of Grouse Mountain: The True Adventures of Coola and Grinder on Wednesday, May 8th, 2019 | 6:30 – 8 pm Kidsbooks, Edgemont Village | 3040 Edgemont Blvd, North Vancouver This is … Continue reading →

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Orca Launches New Spring Books – May 8th, 2019

Posted on May 8, 2019 by

Robin Stevenson is launching two books this Spring: a board book, PRIDE COLORS, and a book of teen non-fiction, MY BODY MY CHOICE: THE FIGHT FOR ABORTION RIGHTS. Robin is celebrating with four other Orca authors: Alex Van Tol, Sean … Continue reading →

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