Category Archives: libraries & librarians

Read Local! 2023 Spring Preview

Posted on April 24, 2023 by CWILL BC admin

Special thanks to The British Columbia Library Association Young Adults and Children’s Section (YAACS) for the opportunity to pop into their 2023 Youth Services Institute day for a lightning talk! Watch the replay for a sneak peek at some of the 2023 new and upcoming releases we’re most excited for, along with a quick overview of bringing BC kidlit authors, illustrators & books into libraries, schools and institutions! Continue reading →

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Fall Festivals & Conferences 2022

Posted on September 29, 2022 by CWILL BC admin

We’re having a busy fall here at CWILL BC! If you missed Word Vancouver Festival, not to worry, there are plenty more awesome events coming up: Continue reading →

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CWILLers at WORD Vancouver 2022 Festival!

Posted on August 22, 2022 by CWILL BC admin

The amazing folks at WORD Vancouver Festival have put together over a week of free literary programming this year and we’re celebrating with a giveaway! UPDATE: NOW CLOSED Congrats to our online and day-of prize winners Khatija, Mansoum, and Pamela! … Continue reading →

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Literacy in the Environment (LITE)

Posted on April 14, 2022 by CWILL BC admin

Longtime CWILLer Vi Hughes shares with us some tips for incorporating early childhood-literacy into more child-friendly landscapes, as inspired by her project Literacy in the Environment (LITE). Continue reading →

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World Read Aloud Day 2022

Posted on January 21, 2022 by CWILL BC admin

Join us on February 2, 2022 from 11-11:45 a.m. PST for a free virtual reading and Q&A in support of the 13th annual World Read Aloud Day and don’t forget to enter our giveaways OR book a free mini talk for your school, library or book group! Continue reading →

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Join the launch of the Jigsaw Puzzle King

Posted on January 6, 2020 by Lee Edward Fodi

Gina McMurchy-Barber is launching her latest book, The Jigsaw Puzzle King!   Sunday January 19 @ 2:30 pm Guildford Library 10105 – 105 Ave, Surrey   Everyone welcome! The library is easy to get to from Hwy 1, or Skytrain … Continue reading →

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