Category Archives: literary events

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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Salon du livre de Vancouver – 26 au 28 avril 2019

Posted on April 25, 2019 by

All of you who read, write or understand French might be interested in the Salon du livre de Vancouver – a cross between a book fair and writers’ festival – coming up this week-end. This three day salon is entirely … Continue reading →

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