Category Archives: readings

Kah-Lan and the Stink-Ink Virtual Book Events

Posted on September 11, 2020 by KarenAutio

“Karen Autio has that great gift, which is to write a gripping story with a streamlined, yet richly specific vocabulary. I so enjoyed the physicality of Kah-Lan’s swimming and diving and grooming. This story of a young sea otter is … Continue reading →

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Join local authors & illustrators at Word Vancouver literary festival

Posted on September 24, 2019 by Lee Edward Fodi

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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School Presentation Hints from CWILLers for CWILLers!

Posted on January 28, 2019 by CWILL BC admin

Getting school bookings requires a business approach! “If teachers are going to spend their school’s precious PAC money on bringing you in, they want to know you’ll be worth it. Put together your presentation, then prepare a brochure or information … Continue reading →

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Family Sunday – Art Gallery of Greater Victoria – December 17th

Posted on December 15, 2017 by CWILL BC admin

The Art Gallery of Greater Victoria is honoured to welcome special guest Margriet Ruurs and the book Stepping Stones: A Refugee Family’s Journey, which features the artwork of Syrian artist Nizar Ali Badr, to its next Family Sunday: December 17th, 2017 … Continue reading →

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Cozy Readings at Christianne’s Lyceum – Word Vancouver 2017

Posted on September 25, 2017 by CWILL BC admin

CWILL BC authors read to a crowd of pyjama-clad kids (and a few pyjama-clad parents, as well) at an event at Christianne’s Lyceum during Word Vancouver 2017. Kallie George won over readers with her Heartwood Hotel series. She even brought … Continue reading →

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Word Vancouver 2017 – Journeys of the Imagination

Posted on September 25, 2017 by CWILL BC admin

Throngs of literature lovers pressed into tents and crowded the streets around the Central Branch of the Vancouver Public Library Sunday to catch a glimpse of or hear a word from their often unseen heroes and heroines. These heroes were … Continue reading →

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