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Poetry in Transit: Announcing the 2017 Poets

Poetry in Transit: Announcing the 2017 Poets

September 20, 2017

At Read Local BC, we are gearing up for the latest season of Poetry in Transit launching September 24 at Word Vancouver with a fantastic reading event. You can expect to see wonderful poems from BC poets on your daily commute. Go to full post …read more

Word Vancouver a whirlwind of reading and writing: Your must-see list at the 2017 festival

Word Vancouver a whirlwind of reading and wr...

September 18, 2017

Word Vancouver runs from September 19-24, 2017 and there are lots of great authors reading. Here is a roundup of some we highly recommend checking out.Go to full post …read more

LiterASIAN spotlights talent of Asian Canadian authors

LiterASIAN spotlights talent of Asian Canadi...

September 11, 2017

GIVEAWAY | Enter to win 1 of 3 Passes to LiterASIAN, September 21-24, 2017 in Vancouver. Go to full post …read more

Recommended Reads: International Literacy Day

Recommended Reads: International Literacy Da...

September 8, 2017

To celebrate International Literacy Day, we asked some authors what they were readingGo to full post …read more

Charlie Demers cracks open comedic forms with Robin’s Egg imprint

Charlie Demers cracks open comedic forms wit...

September 6, 2017

“I’m interested in facilitating funny, smart, joyful, and incisive stuff,” explains Charlie on the new imprint with Arsenal Pulp Press.Go to full post …read more

Confronting Lies & Finding Truths with Laura Langston

Confronting Lies & Finding Truths with Laura...

September 1, 2017

In Plain Sight is a timely and compelling novel for young readers; Laura Langston shares insight into writing the book.Go to full post …read more

20 Years of Galiano Island Books cultivating arts community

20 Years of Galiano Island Books cultivating...

August 23, 2017

Galiano Island Books is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2017, and has been a driving force for arts on the island community.Go to full post …read more

“It Is Happening”: Reflections from UBC Press on launching a new website

"It Is Happening": Reflections from UBC Pres...

August 17, 2017

Building a website for a book publisher is a frustrating task. 5 Tips from Someone Who Knows Basically Nothing About It.Go to full post …read more

Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts celebrates 35 years

Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts ...

August 14, 2017

The 2017 festival kicks off on Thursday, August 17. Here are some not-to-miss events! Go to full post …read more

History is Just Around the Corner | Daniel Francis

History is Just Around the Corner | Daniel F...

August 11, 2017

Earlier this year Daniel Francis was awarded the British Columbia Historical Federation’s Community History Award for his latest book, Where Mountains Meet the Sea: An Illustrated History of the District of North Vancouver, which commemorates the 125th anniversary of the District Go to full post …read more

Recommended Reading: BC Day Edition

Recommended Reading: BC Day Edition

August 7, 2017

As we settle into the August long weekend, we’re taking the opportunity to hear what local authors are reading and recommending. From memoir to short stories to debut novels, here are eight great reads to pick up this weekend.

Angie Abdou Go to full post …read more

VS Books: Arsenal Pulp Press & Vivek Shraya create space and supports for underrepresented & emerging writers

VS Books: Arsenal Pulp Press & Vivek Shraya ...

July 27, 2017

The recently announced collaboration with Vivek Shraya and Arsenal Pulp Press is an imprint that includes mentorship and a publishing contract. Go to full post …read more


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