Category Archives: literary events

Book launch alert: Join author Darlene Foster as she celebrates Amanda in Holland

Posted on September 30, 2019 by

Darlene Foster will be in BC to launch book seven in the Amanda Travels series, Amanda in Holland: Missing in Action. Two events are scheduled: Albany Books Tsawwassen, BC Saturday, October 19th, 1 to 3 PM Chapters Pine Tree Village … Continue reading →

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Come hang out with Kidlit creators!

Posted on September 30, 2019 by

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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Join local authors & illustrators at Word Vancouver literary festival

Posted on September 24, 2019 by

It’s the 25th anniversary of the Word Vancouver festival and many CWILL members will be on hand at the children’s stage to help celebrate. Word Vancouver is a FREE literary event, so come join your fellow book lovers at the … Continue reading →

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Word Vancouver – September 29th, 2019

Posted on September 19, 2019 by

Visit CWILL’s table at Word Vancouver on Sunday, September 29th, 2019, as the festival commemorates 25 years of celebrating readers, authors, and illustrators! For more information, check out the 2019 Program Guide. Hope to see you there! — CWILL BC

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Stacey Matson book launch – September 19th, 2019

Posted on September 18, 2019 by

Stacey Matson is keen to share her newest novel, Finding Cooper, with the world. It’s a mystery that includes the real-life, unsolved FBI case about famed skyjacker D.B. Cooper. It takes place in Vancouver (and Ladner), and it has a dog … Continue reading →

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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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