Category Archives: picture books

Announcing the 2021 shortlist for The Joan Betty Stuchner — Oy Vey— Funniest Children Book award

Posted on April 1, 2021 by Lee Edward Fodi

It’s April 1, but this is no joke! The Joan Betty Stuchner — Oy Vey! — Funniest Children’s Book Award committee has a very serious announcement to make: our jury has finally stopped laughing long enough to tell us which … Continue reading →

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Holman Wang – A Morning of Cozy Classics – Saturday, October 26th, 2019

Posted on October 23, 2019 by CWILL BC admin

Join Holman Wang as he shares his artistic journey from the classics to Star Wars to his new picture books, and how he balances a legal practice with making books. It’s on pay-what-you-can Saturday, so it’s free if you want … Continue reading →

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Jane Whittingham Storytime – October 19th, 2019

Posted on October 18, 2019 by CWILL BC admin

Join Jane Whittingham for a free storytime event featuring her picture books Wild One and Queenie Quail Can’t Keep Up! Saturday, October 19th | 10-11 am Circus Play Cafe 1650 East 12th Avenue | Vancouver For more information, see https://www.circusplaycafe.com/ … Continue reading →

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Come hang out with Kidlit creators!

Posted on September 30, 2019 by Lee Edward Fodi

Kidlit lovers are invited to check out a fantastic fundraising event for the Vancouver Writers Festival: Kidlit, Craft Brews, and Canapes! Come hang out with Mariko Tamaki, Faith Eric Hicks, Ashley Spires (CWILL is proud to say that she is … Continue reading →

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Announcing the annual Illustrator’s Breakfast of 2019

Posted on September 12, 2019 by Lee Edward Fodi

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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Orca Launches New Spring Books – May 8th, 2019

Posted on May 8, 2019 by CWILL BC admin

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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