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SUMMARY:Giant Silent Reading Party
DESCRIPTION:Are you feeling a little lonely and finding it hard to connect with community in Vancouver? The Vancouver Public Library is hosting a giant silent reading party to get ready for Spring. Our “silent reading party” at the library is a social space where patrons can sit together and read in silence. Do you have book that you just haven’t had the time or space to finish? Well now you can finally bring that book out of your giant TBR pile to the table! \nEnjoy the company of other book lovers with a 30 minute conversational social afterwards to discuss what you are reading. \n*Light refreshments will be provided.
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/giant-silent-reading-party-2/
LOCATION:Vancouver Public Library\, Central Branch\, 350 West Georgia St.\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6B 6B1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:Nowruz Celebration: The Seven Trials of Esfandiyar
DESCRIPTION:Hear the story of the Seven Trials of the hero Esfandiyar from the famous The Persian Book of Kings! In true heroic fashion\, Esfandiyar fights beasts\, a dragon\, and a mythical bird to get to the fortress where his sisters are held captive. But not all tasks require raw strength and battle skills – heroism is about more than that. \nLed by Dr. Alexandra Hoffmann\, this event guides you through the story\, featuring an engaging lecture\, recitations in Persian and English\, and an opportunity for discussion. Join us for an afternoon immersed in Persian culture and learn how one might go about killing a dragon. \n— \nThis event is organized by Ashkan Doremami\, BA (UBC)\, Dr. Alexandra Hoffmann\, Assistant Professor of Classical Persian Literature and Culture (UBC)\, and Dr. Hessam Dehghani\, Assistant Professor of Teaching in Persian Language and Culture (UBC). \nIn partnership with the Persian Language and Culture Program at UBC and PanBeh Bookstore (Vancouver’s Iranian/Persian Bookstore).
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/nowruz-celebration-the-seven-trials-of-esfandiyar/
LOCATION:VANCOUVER PUBLIC LIBRARY – CENTRAL LIBRARY
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260203T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260203T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T225631
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SUMMARY:Follow Request: Speed Friending at the Library
DESCRIPTION:We know it is tough to make friends in Vancouver so we’re here to help. Bring your favourite book\, e-book\, graphic novel\, DVD\, podcast\, blog or zine to discuss at this fun\, casual\, in-person event at Central Library. \nYou’ll have six minutes with each person to chat about the item you brought and see if there is a friendship connection. At the very least you’ll have a bunch of interesting conversations with people who share similar interests. \nThis event is open to all with limited space available and takes place in the Alice MacKay room in the Lower Level of the Central Library. \nRegistration is required and this event will be capped at 100 people\, so sign up early!
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/follow-request-speed-friending-at-the-library/
LOCATION:Vancouver Public Library\, Central Branch\, 350 West Georgia St.\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6B 6B1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251216T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251216T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T225631
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SUMMARY:Giant Silent Reading Party
DESCRIPTION:Are you stressed about the holidays or feeling a little lonely? The Vancouver Public Library is hosting a giant silent reading party to combat the holiday blues. Our “silent reading party” at the library is a social space where patrons can sit together and read in silence. Do you have book that you just haven’t had the time or space to finish? Well now you can finally bring that book out of your giant TBR pile to the table! \nEnjoy the company of other book lovers with a 30 minute conversational social afterwards to discuss what you are reading.
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/giant-silent-reading-party/
LOCATION:Vancouver Public Library\, Central Branch\, 350 West Georgia St.\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6B 6B1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251110
DTSTAMP:20260422T225631
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SUMMARY:Fraser Valley Writers Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Fraser Valley Writers Festival is an annual two-day literary festival featuring keynote addresses\, readings\, panel discussions\, writing workshops\, live podcast recordings\, and more\, hosted at the Abbotsford campus of the University of the Fraser Valley.  \n​November 7-8\, 2025 \nUFV Abbotsford\, Room B101
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/fraser-valley-writers-festival/
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:Whistler Writers Festival
DESCRIPTION:In 2025\, the Whistler Writers Festival is pleased to gather in-person to welcome readers and writers to our mountain town. We continue to offer a select number of online events. Please review the program and website carefully to determine which options are available for each event. \nWe look forward to sharing stories again this year.
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/whistler-writers-festival-3/
LOCATION:various in Whistler\, BC
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251025T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251025T160000
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SUMMARY:Alcuin Wayzgoose: Letterpress Print & Book Arts Fair
DESCRIPTION:The Alcuin Society and Vancouver Public Library are pleased to present the biennial Alcuin Wayzgoose\, the largest letterpress print and book arts fair in Vancouver! \nCome and meet more than 27 many skilled book artists\, printmakers\, letterpress printers\, papermakers and paper marblers and watch various book arts demonstrations throughout the day. \nThe exhibitors this year are: \nBarbarian Press\nBrigitte Potter-Mael\nCanadian Typography Archives\nCharles Van Sandwyk Fine Art Studio\nEmily Carr University of Art + Design\nGreenboathouse Press\nHannah McKendry\nIbis Trading Inc\nIntrovert Press\nJean Kares\nJocelyn Barrable-Segal\nKeith Valentine\nMariko Ando\nMarkus Fahrner\nMother Tongue Press\nMurray Schellenberg\nNew Leaf Editions\nPenny Parry\nPhyllis Greenwood\nRenée Alexander\nSeawrack Press\nSim Publishing\nStefani Peter\nTaaye Wong\nThe Haunted Bookshop\nUBC Fine Arts Department of Art History\nWestcoast Calligraphy Society \nNo registration is required
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/alcuin-wayzgoose-letterpress-print-book-arts-fair/
LOCATION:Vancouver Public Library\, Central Branch\, 350 West Georgia St.\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6B 6B1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Author Discussion,Festival,Workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251020
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251028
DTSTAMP:20260422T225631
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SUMMARY:Vancouver Writers Fest
DESCRIPTION:They can delight\, inspire\, provoke\, comfort and unite—as do the authors\, journalists and poets who wield them. At the Vancouver Writers Fest we encourage readers of all ages to explore the power of storytelling\, and books\, through our dozens of events with local and international writers. \nOur activities include both year-round programming and our flagship\, annual literary Festival: one of the largest and most prestigious in North America. Tens of thousands of readers visit the cultural hub of Granville Island and venues around Vancouver to connect with local and international authors during this week-long event. \nThroughout the year we offer free and paid events with established and emerging authors\, in addition to youth education opportunities.
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/vancouver-writers-fest/
LOCATION:various around Vancouver\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251015
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251021
DTSTAMP:20260422T225631
CREATED:20251008T223639Z
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SUMMARY:Victoria Festival of Authors
DESCRIPTION:The Victoria Festival of Authors celebrates its 10th anniversary with 40 luminary guests including 2025 Booker Prize nominee Maria Reva\, Booker Prize nominee Madeleine Thien\, Emma Donoghue\, Brian Thomas Issac\, Conor Kerr (all Scotiabank Giller Prize nominees)\, and a wide range of talented and award-winning Canadian and local authors including Joseph Dandurand\, Katherena Vermette\, Sheri-D Wilson and more. This year’s festival continues its hybrid format with in-person programming\, livestream viewing for some events\, and virtual readings and panels with authors from around Canada. Join us and celebrate 10 years of literary arts from Oct. 15 to 19\, 2025.
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/victoria-festival-of-authors-2/
LOCATION:Victoria\, BC
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250920T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250920T153000
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SUMMARY:Poetry Bus! Celebrating the 29th Year of Poetry in Transit
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with TransLink and BC Transit\, Read Local BC presents the launch of this year’s Poetry In Transit campaign at Word Vancouver. Now celebrating its 29th year\, this beloved community-engagement project displays the work of ten BC poets on public transit vehicles throughout the province. Join us to hear a selection of the featured 2025-26 poets read from their work\, followed by a short discussion and Q&A in which you can engage with the poets over your love of the written verse! \nREADERS\nHOST Elee Kraljii Gardiner is an author\, editor\, and creative mentor whose award-winning books of poetry include Trauma Head and serpentine loop\, and the anthologies Against Death: 35 Essays on Living and V6A: Writing from Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside\, and three chapbooks: Residence\, WATCHER with Gary Barwin\, and Trauma Head: the medical file. A frequent collaborator with choreographers\, musicians\, and visual artists\, Elee is currently collaborating with nature via a series of durational installations that investigate the law of thermodynamics and cultural ideas regarding the passing of time. Originally from Boston\, she lives in Canada where she directs Vancouver Manuscript Intensive\, a program pairing authors with mentors. eleekg.com \n  \n  \n \nSusan Alexander’s poems have appeared in Canadian and international anthologies and literary magazines\, such as The Southern Review\, Pangyrus\, Arc and Grain. Her most recent publication is Berberitzen with Raven Chapbooks (2024). She is the author of two full collections\, Nothing You Can Carry (2020) and The Dance Floor Tilts (2017) with Thistledown Press. Her poetry has won multiple awards\, including the 2022 Vancouver’s City Poem Prize. She has hosted poetry readings and panels for the Federation of BC Writers and Victoria’s Festival of Writers. Susan lives on Nexwlélexm/Bowen Island\, the traditional and unceded territory of the Squamish people. \n  \nJen Currin is the author of seven books\, including Hider/Seeker: Stories\, which was a finalist for a ReLit Award and was named a 2018 Globe and Mail Best Book\, and The Inquisition Yours\, which won the 2011 Audre Lorde Award and was a Lambda finalist. Born and raised in Portland\, Oregon\, on the traditional territories of the Multnomah\, Chinook\, Clackamas\, and other tribes\, Currin lives in New Westminster\, BC\, on unceded Qayqayt\, Kwantlen\, Kwikwetlem\, and Musqueam territories and teaches creative writing and English at Kwantlen Polytechnic University. \n  \nJunie Désil\, born to Haitian immigrant parents in Montréal and raised in Winnipeg\, has devoted over two decades to empowering communities made marginalized. An accomplished poet\, her debut collection\, eat salt | gaze at the ocean (2020)\, was a finalist for the Dorothy Livesay Poetry Prize and explores themes of Black sovereignty and the Haitian diaspora. Currently residing on the Traditional Territories of the Homalco\, Tla’amin\, and Klahoose\, Junie mentors emerging writers at Simon Fraser University’s The Writer’s Studio. Beyond her professional life\, Junie enjoys writing\, coaching\, consulting\, and raising goats. \n  \n  \n  \n  \nJoseph Kidney’s poems have been published in Best Canadian Poetry 2024\, Vallum\, The Malahat Review\, The Fiddlehead\, The Ex-Puritan\, Al-Araby Al-Jadeed (in Arabic translation)\, and more. He has won the Short Grain Contest\, the Young Buck Poetry Prize\, and Arc’s Poem of the Year. Devotional Forensics is his first full-length collection. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nNatalie Lim is a Chinese-Canadian poet living on the unceded\, traditional territories of the Musqueam\, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Peoples (Vancouver\, BC). She is the winner of the 2018 CBC Poetry Prize and Room magazine’s 2020 Emerging Writer Award\, with work published in Arc Poetry Magazine\, Best Canadian Poetry 2020 and elsewhere. She is the author of a chapbook\, arrhythmia (Rahila’s Ghost Press\, 2022). \n  \n  \nLauren Peat is a poet\, translator\, and teacher based in Vancouver\, BC. Her poems\, essays\, and translations from French have appeared in a wide variety of journals and magazines\, and her many collaborations with composers are featured in the repertoire of acclaimed vocal ensembles across North America. Her debut poetry chapbook\, Future Tense\, was published by Baseline Press in 2024. \n  \n  \n  \n  \nTom Wayman’s prolific literary career includes writing more than twenty poetry collections\, three collections of critical and cultural essays\, three books of short fiction and a novel\, as well as editing six poetry anthologies. He received British Columbia’s 2022 George Woodcock Award for Lifetime Achievement in the literary arts. In 2015\, he was named a Vancouver Literary Landmark\, with a plaque on the city’s Commercial Drive commemorating his championing of people writing for themselves about their daily employment. He won the Western Canada Jewish Book Awards prize for fiction in 2016 (for the short story collection\, The Shadows We Mistake for Love) and for poetry in 2023 (for Watching a Man Break a Dog’s Back: Poems for a Dark Time). His memoir\, The Road to Appledore (or How I Went Back to The Land Without Ever Having Lived There in the First Place)\, was published in 2024. Wayman lives in Winlaw\, BC\, and his website is www.tomwayman.com. \n  \nCalvin Wharton has been published in numerous magazines and anthologies in Canada\, the U.S.\, Wales\, Sweden\, and Denmark. He is a former chair of Creative Writing at Douglas College and writer in residence at the University of Wales. His books include a collection of short fiction\, Three Songs by Hank Williams\, and poetry collections The Song Collides\, The Invention of Birds\, and This Here Paradise.
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/poetry-bus-celebrating-the-29th-year-of-poetry-in-transit/
LOCATION:UBC Robson Square\, 800 Robson St\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6E 1A7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival,Launch,Reading
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SUMMARY:The Canine Library
DESCRIPTION:We’re back for the 2025 Canine Library at John Hendry Trout Lake Park. Borrow a St. John Ambulance certified therapy pup\, read them poetry\, or join a poetry workshop. Sign-ups start at 12:30 pm—spots go fast\, so don’t be late! \nEnjoy books\, barks\, and fun with VPL’s Children’s tent and VPL’s Writer in Residence\, Selina Boan\, at this rain or shine party in the park. Stop by and visit the BiblioBike\, our electric cargo trike that brings the Vancouver Public Library to you! Get a library card\, check out a book\, explore VPL’s digital library\, and ask about library related services. \n*Please note\, you can only register for The Canine Library in person at the park. Kids 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Once you’ve registered to receive your bark-code\, you can check out a pup for a 10 minute session. The pup lineup will be announced as soon as they calm down from all of the excitement. \nPresented in partnership by Vancouver Public Library\, Paws 4 Stories\, St. John Ambulance BC/Yukon and Trout Lake Community Centre.
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/the-canine-library/
LOCATION:John Hendry Park / Trout Lake\, 3300 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5N 4M4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Vancouver Public Library":MAILTO:candie.tanaka@vpl.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250710T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250710T223000
DTSTAMP:20260422T225631
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SUMMARY:Horizons
DESCRIPTION:How do we hold grief in these fractured times? When nation states starve the innocent and empires redraw borders with ruthless intent\, when tools meant to connect us end up driving us apart\, we turn to artists to offer meaning and remind us of our humanity. Horizons gathers a luminous constellation of award-winning artists who offer us vision\, sanctuary\, and solidarity. \nCurated by Ruby Singh\, this event features Vivek Shraya\, whose award-winning body of work spans music\, literature\, visual art\, theatre\, TV\, film\, and fashion. Also featuring Kimmortal renowned for their highly conceptual\, genre-bending musical explorations and intricate lyricism. Mohanad El Eek\, a virtuoso Syrian oud player\, adds his exceptional talent to the lineup. \nThe night will also showcase exclusive one-night-only collaborations: the heart-stirring poetry of Brandon Wint paired with the dynamic composer\, trumpeter\, bassist\, and electronic musician Feven Kidane; and Governor General’s Literary Award winner\nCecily Nicholson in collaboration with the soulful sounds of violinist\, singer\, and songwriter Sejal Lal. \nTogether\, these artists create a powerful soundscape—part concert\, part gathering\, part invocation of a future built on connection\, care\, resistance and difference. This is more than a performance—it’s an invitation to critically imagine new ways of being together in the troubling present. \nJust as horizons stretch beyond lines on a map\, this night of performance transcends the confines of genre. Through music\, poetry\, and stories\, these artists light a torch in the dark\, guiding us toward collective reckoning and shared humanity. \nThis is more than a performance. It is a gathering — a reminder that even in grief\, we can meet at the horizon and imagine something new\, together.
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/horizons/
LOCATION:Vancouver Playhouse\, 600 Hamilton St Vancouver\, BC V6B 5N6 Canada\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6B 5N6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="Indian Summer Festival":MAILTO:admin@indiansummerfest.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250708T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250708T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T225631
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T213749Z
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SUMMARY:International Zine Month and Comics Fair
DESCRIPTION:Come out and meet local Vancouver-based zine and comic makers from the local community as they celebrate International Zine Month in July. Participate in lightning talks and workshops around the inspiration and production of creative works in both text and image. \nWorkshops will be announced soon. \n— \nParticipants include: \nKelsi James and Erica Mulder\, representing Aces & Aros Vancouver \nMelody Jane \nJotika Healing Arts \nTubbytats and Go够Studio \nShannon PS Art \nRachel Lau \nUBC Comics Studies Cluster \nGOLDbard \nJules Webster \nMegaphone Magazine \nand many others! \n*Drop in event\, no registration required
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/international-zine-month-and-comics-fair/
LOCATION:Vancouver Public Library\, Central Branch\, 350 West Georgia St.\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6B 6B1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vancouver Public Library":MAILTO:candie.tanaka@vpl.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250407T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250407T170000
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SUMMARY:TriCities Writers Fest
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for the Tri-Cities Writers Festival 2025! \nWe’re welcoming more than a dozen celebrated authors to our community for four days of talks\, panels\, and workshops this May. Sessions will be in-person and online\, and include a kick-off cocktail reception\, where you can enjoy great food and drink alongside your fellow book lovers\, and our panel of guest authors. \nThe Writers Festival is a collaboration between local libraries and the Tri-City Wordsmiths\, with support from OverDrive\, Evergreen Cultural Centre\, and the Writers’ Union of Canada. With funding from Canada Council for the Arts/Conseil des arts du Canada. \nFor the schedule and author lineup\, visit: https://www.coqlibrary.ca/seasonal-pages/tri-cities-writers-festival
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/tricities-writers-fest/
CATEGORIES:Festival,Meet & Greet,Panel,Reading
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ORGANIZER;CN="Coquitlam Public Library":MAILTO:ask@coqlibrary.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240928T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240928T140000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240908T202712Z
UID:25581-1727526600-1727532000@www.readlocalbc.ca
SUMMARY:Poetry Bus! Celebrating the 28th Year of Poetry in Transit
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with TransLink and BC Transit\, Read Local BC presents the launch of this year’s Poetry In Transit campaign at Word Vancouver. Now celebrating its 28th year\, this beloved community-engagement project displays the work of ten BC poets on public transit vehicles throughout the province. Join us to hear a selection of the featured 2024-25 poets read from their work\, followed by a short discussion and Q&A in which you can engage with the poets over your love of the written verse! Hosted by Evelyn Lau.
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/poetry-bus-celebrating-the-28th-year-of-poetry-in-transit/
LOCATION:UBC Robson Square\, 800 Robson St\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6E 1A7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival,Launch,Reading
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ORGANIZER;CN="Word Vancouver":MAILTO:blnish_pandoras@yahoo.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240913T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240915T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T225631
CREATED:20240328T182849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240702T195013Z
UID:20937-1726218000-1726416000@www.readlocalbc.ca
SUMMARY:Write on Bowen Festival for Readers & Writers
DESCRIPTION:The Write on Bowen Festival of Readers & Writers is a three-day event on beautiful Bowen Island that showcases writers and authors and their work. It provides opportunities for participants to attend workshops and other events that will aid them in the development of word-based creative endeavours. It allows everyone\, including the general public\, to be exposed to a rich diversity of voices\, styles and presentation of works. It engenders connections and inspiration between and amongst all in attendance as they are drawn together around the love of the written and spoken word. \nIn addition to offering stimulating interactive workshops to writers of all genres and levels\, the Festival presents author readings\, a Saturday night Gala featuring a keynote speaker\, luncheon panels and other special events. We look forward to welcoming you to our idyllic island.
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/write-on-bowen-festival-for-readers-writers-2/
LOCATION:Cove Commons on Bowen Island\, 430 Bowen Island Trunk Rd\, Bowen Island\, British Columbia\, V0N 1G0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival,Meet & Greet,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Write on Bowen Festival Society":MAILTO:info@writeonbowen.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240616T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240616T180000
DTSTAMP:20260422T225631
CREATED:20240611T193506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240723T183750Z
UID:22863-1718553600-1718560800@www.readlocalbc.ca
SUMMARY:ReJoyce - A Bloomsday Celebration
DESCRIPTION:A circle reading of Joyce’s Ulysses\, bring your copies to take your turn\, or choose your favourite Joyceab/Irish/modernist texts to share. Edwardian dress encouraged.\nCross and Crows Books\, Commercial Dr\n4 – 6 pm
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/rejoyce-a-bloomsday-celebration/
LOCATION:Cross and Crows Bookstore\, 2836 Commercial Drive\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240423
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240425
DTSTAMP:20260422T225631
CREATED:20240418T223830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T223830Z
UID:21813-1713837600-1713923999@www.readlocalbc.ca
SUMMARY:10th Anniversary of BC Book Day
DESCRIPTION:WHEN: Tuesday\, April 23\, 2024 \nWHAT: BC Book Day invites British Columbians to celebrate the province’s book & magazine publishers\, authors\, illustrators\, bookstores\, libraries\, festivals\, and literary prizes that connect us with local stories. \nGOAL: To raise awareness among government and the general public of BC’s publishing ecosystem and its cultural and economic contributions. \nWHO: BC Book Day is coordinated by the Association of Book Publishers of BC\, which works to support the long-term health and success of the Canadian-owned book industry in British Columbia. \nDid you know? \n\nBritish Columbia is the second largest English-language book publishing region in Canada\, with more than 30 active publishers.\nBC publishers operate in several regions\, including the Southern Interior\, the Sunshine Coast\, Vancouver Island\, and the Lower Mainland.\nWe bring Canadian writing and culture to a global audience\, exporting to more than 40 countries each year.
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/10th-anniversary-of-bc-book-day/
CATEGORIES:Festival,Launch
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231028
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231031
DTSTAMP:20260422T225631
CREATED:20230919T180247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230919T180247Z
UID:18634-1698458400-1698631199@www.readlocalbc.ca
SUMMARY:Children’s Graphic Novel Writing & Illustration Festival
DESCRIPTION:Do you know any children who aspire to create their own illustrated characters and bring them to life through a comic or graphic novel? \nJoin award-winning and Emmy nominated animation director\, and acclaimed author and illustrator Jeff Chiba Stearns as he shows students aged six to twelve fun and innovative ways to tell stories through the creation of their own graphic novel! \nEach workshop registration includes a ticket to a performance of Dog Man: The Musical following the workshop! This hilarious production based on the worldwide bestselling graphic novel series by Dav Pilkey!
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/childrens-graphic-novel-writing-illustration-festival/
LOCATION:Eighth & Eight Creative Spaces (Massey Theatre)\, 735 Eighth Avenue\, New Westminster\, BC\, V3M 2R2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eighth &amp%3B Eight Creative Spaces":MAILTO:hello@eighthandeight.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231012T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231015T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T225631
CREATED:20230705T232202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230705T232202Z
UID:17444-1697101200-1697385600@www.readlocalbc.ca
SUMMARY:Whistler Writers Festival
DESCRIPTION:The annual Whistler Writers Festival is Oct. 12 to 15\, 2023 in Whistler. Hear the newest\, enthralling works from favourite local\, Canadian\, and international authors\, connect with literary agents and publishers\, take workshops\, and enjoy live music. Select events available online. Visit whistlerwritersfest.com for the latest information & tickets. Tickets on sale August 21\, 2023. #WhistlerWritersFest
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/whistler-writers-festival/
LOCATION:Fairmont Chateau Whistler\, 4599 Chateau Blvd\, Whistler\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="Whistler Writing Society":MAILTO:writers@whistlerwritersfest.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231011T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231015T213000
DTSTAMP:20260422T225631
CREATED:20230622T172333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230622T172333Z
UID:17223-1697050800-1697405400@www.readlocalbc.ca
SUMMARY:Victoria Festival of Authors
DESCRIPTION:Since 2016\, Victoria Festival of Authors (VFA) has been the largest celebration of books and book lovers on Vancouver Island. Each fall we invite authors from our region and beyond to share their books and ideas with Victoria’s readers. We showcase established and emerging poets\, prose writers\, and other storytellers\, with artistic achievement\, creative innovation and a diversity of voices driving our mandate. Our traditional five-day festival includes author readings\, discussion panels and workshops. Since 2021\, VFA has been a hybrid festival\, with in-person and virtual-only events. Most of our in-person events are livestreamed\, with recordings available on VFA’s YouTube channel. \nThis year VFA is focused on accessibility and inclusion; we are addressing all barriers to participation\, including financial barriers. As such\, tickets for all virtual events and most in-person events will have sliding-scale pricing\, with a “no fee” option. All events will be captioned\, with ASL translation upon request.
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/victoria-festival-of-authors/
LOCATION:Langham Court Theatre\, 805 Langham Court\, Victoria\, BC\, V8V 4J3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="Victoria Festival of Authors":MAILTO:info@victoriafestivalofauthors.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230916T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230916T140000
DTSTAMP:20260422T225631
CREATED:20230814T191020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230814T191020Z
UID:18060-1694867400-1694872800@www.readlocalbc.ca
SUMMARY:Poetry Bus! Celebrating the 27th Year of Poetry in Transit
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with TransLink and BC Transit\, Read Local BC presents the launch of this year’s Poetry In Transit campaign at Word Vancouver. Now celebrating its 27th year\, this beloved community-engagement project displays the work of ten BC poets on public transit vehicles throughout the province. Join us to hear a selection of the featured 2023-24 poets read from their work\, followed by a short discussion and Q&A in which you can engage with the poets over your love of the written verse! Hosted by Evelyn Lau. \nReaders:\nSusan Braley – Tilling the Darkness (Caitlin Press & Dagger Editions)\nP.W. Bridgman – At the Bakery After the Pathology Report Arrives (Ekstasis Editions)\nEdward Byrne – Tracery (Talonbooks)\nMegan Fennya Jones – The Program (Goose Lane Editions)\nMark Leiren-Young – Big Sharks\, Small World (Orca Book Publishers)\nEmily Osborne – Safety Razor (Gordon Hill Press)\nKirsten Pendreigh – Best Canadian Poetry 2021 (Biblioasis)\nIan Thomas – Green Islands: Poems from the Great Bear Rainforest (Rainbow Publishers & Raven Chapbooks)
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/poetry-bus-celebrating-the-27th-year-of-poetry-in-transit/
LOCATION:UBC Robson Square\, 800 Robson St\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6E 1A7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival,Launch,Meet & Greet,Panel
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ORGANIZER;CN="Word Vancouver":MAILTO:blnish_pandoras@yahoo.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230916
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230919
DTSTAMP:20260422T225631
CREATED:20230823T220525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230823T220525Z
UID:18070-1694829600-1695002399@www.readlocalbc.ca
SUMMARY:Write on Bowen Festival for Readers & Writers
DESCRIPTION:This annual festival brings together readers and writers and all lovers of the spoken and written word. We gather on idyllic Bowen Island to spend two days engaged in stimulating writing workshops\, facilitated by professional writers\, authors\, poets\, screenwriters and others. We feature special events including author readings\, panel discussions and other activities.
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/write-on-bowen-festival-for-readers-writers/
LOCATION:Bowen Island Public Library\, 430 Bowen Island Trunk Rd\, Bowen Island\, BC\, V0N 1G0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival,Meet & Greet,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Write on Bowen Festival Society":MAILTO:info@writeonbowen.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230911
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230919
DTSTAMP:20260422T225631
CREATED:20230222T212310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230622T172312Z
UID:15547-1694397600-1695002399@www.readlocalbc.ca
SUMMARY:Elephant Mountain Lit Fest
DESCRIPTION:Elephant Mountain Lit Fest will be sparking literary flames in Nelson\, BC from September 11 – 17\, 2023. We are a festival with events for both readers and writers\, with workshops\, readings\, panels\, blue pencil sessions and more. \nLearn more here.
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/elephant-mountain-lit-fest/
CATEGORIES:Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="Elephant Mountain Lit":MAILTO:elephantmountainliteraryfest@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230818T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230820T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T225631
CREATED:20230712T211636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230712T211636Z
UID:17531-1692363600-1692543600@www.readlocalbc.ca
SUMMARY:Seaside Art\, Photography & Book Fair
DESCRIPTION:Sunshine Coast artists\, photography and authors will be showcasing and selling their work at this free event at the Seaside Centre\, 5790 Teredo Street\, Sechelt\, BC. There will be literary readings and art workshops. \nArtists and Photographers include:\nRoger Handling\nKasia Krolikowska\nPaula O’Brien\nPaddy Meade\nKevin Wells\nVash Step and his Sunshine Coast photography group\nPaddy Meade\nCharmaine Bayntun \nAuthors\, include:\nHeather Conn\nMarion Crook\nCathalynn Labonte-Smith\nSCWES Members’ chapbook table\nSharon Eastwood\nKylie Hutchinson\nCat Mac\nHolly Talbot (eight-year-old author of two published books)
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/seaside-art-photography-book-fair/
CATEGORIES:Festival
ORGANIZER;CN="Sunshine Coast Writers and Editors Society":MAILTO:sunshinecoastwritersandeditors@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230817
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230822
DTSTAMP:20260422T225631
CREATED:20230216T220601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230216T220601Z
UID:15438-1692237600-1692583199@www.readlocalbc.ca
SUMMARY:Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts
DESCRIPTION:Join Canada’s longest running summer gathering of Canadian writers and readers\, featuring established literary stars and exciting\, new voices… with opportunities for writers and readers to mingle amidst Rockwood’s heritage gardens.
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/sunshine-coast-festival-of-the-written-arts/
LOCATION:Rockwood Pavilion\, 5511 Shorncliffe Ave\, Sechelt\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230810
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230812
DTSTAMP:20260422T225631
CREATED:20230302T221805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230302T221805Z
UID:15822-1691632800-1691719199@www.readlocalbc.ca
SUMMARY:2nd Annual Sunshine Coast Art & Words Festival
DESCRIPTION:Come to the Gibsons Public Market on the Sunshine Coast August 10-14 to enjoy literary readings paired with an art exhibit\, writers’ and artists workshops and more.
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/2nd-annual-sunshine-coast-art-words-festival/
LOCATION:Gibsons Public Market\, 473 Gower Point Rd\, Gibsons\, BC\, V0N 1V0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sunshine Coast Writers and Editors Society":MAILTO:sunshinecoastwritersandeditors@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230530
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230601
DTSTAMP:20260422T225631
CREATED:20230303T011331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230303T011345Z
UID:15883-1685412000-1685498399@www.readlocalbc.ca
SUMMARY:SCWES BOOK AWARDS FOR BC AUTHORS 2023: SUBMISSIONS DEADLINE
DESCRIPTION:New in 2023 is the Sunshine Coast Writers and Editors Society Book Awards offering prizes in fiction\, non-fiction and poetry in traditional and independent publishing streams. \nThere will be a first-prize winner in each category announced at the Annual Sunshine Coast Art & Words Festival. \n$100 will be awarded for the first-place winner as follows:\nTraditionally published books:\n– Fiction\n– Nonfiction\n– Poetry\nIndie published books (includes hybrid):\n– Fiction\n– Nonfiction\n– Poetry\nFor a total of six $100 awards. \nEach entry receives comments from a judge\, including areas of excellence and areas for improvement. \nEntries for the 2023 SCWES Awards will open March 1\, 2023. \nRULES \n\nBooks must be published between January 2021 and May 30\, 2023.\nBooks must be submitted in book form by midnight May 30\, 2023.\nSubmissions will be rated by a member of the judging committee.\nEntries with outstanding merit in each category will be shortlisted.\nThe shortlist will be announced July 1\, 2023.\n\nFinalist Selection \n\nAll shortlisted titles will be submitted to all judges and all entrants will be informed.\nAll entrants will receive judges’ comments of each title submitted.\nThree finalists will be selected in each category. Finalists will be announced August 1\, 2023.\n\nWinner’s Selection \n\nFinalists will be rated by two judges.\nWinning entries will be announced at the Annual Sunshine Coast Art & Words Festival\, August 17-20\, 2023.\nJudges may enter their book(s) in the contest but may not judge in the same category that their book(s) is entered in.\n\nPRIZES \nThe first-prize winners will receive cash prizes. \nAll entries will receive:\nComments from a member of the Selection Committee. \nShortlisted authors will receive:\nA certificate “Shortlisted for the SCWES Book Award 2023” or “Shortlisted for the SCWES Independent Book Award”\, as appropriate.\n100 stickers for the book’s cover.\nInclusion on the SCWES website with a link to the author’s or publisher’s website. \nFinalists receive:\nA certificate “Finalist for the SCWES Book Award 2023” or ”Finalist for the SCWES Independent Book Award 2023”\, as appropriate.\n100 stickers for the book’s cover.\nInclusion in a list in the Annual SCWES Art & Words Anthology.\nAn invitation to participate in a reading event during the Annual SCWES Art & Words Festival.\nPlacement in book sales area during the Festival.\nA comment from each of the two finalist judges\, if they are finalists. \nWinners receive:\nThe prizes above and one-year membership in SCWES. \nFEE\n$50 per fiction or non-fiction\, $20 or poetry book entry (etransfer to sunshinecoastwritersandeditors@gmail.com\, or cheque made payable to SCWES) \nThe Sunshine Coast Writers and Editors Society was founded in 2021 as a non-profit organization. Our group includes about 75 members living on the Sunshine Coast. SCWES promotes literary arts\, provides a forum for local writers to develop their craft within the community\, and sponsors events such as the Annual Art & Words Festival\, NaNoWriMo\, and 100 Years of Writers on the Sunshine Coast\, among others. \nSUBMISSIONS\nMail a copy of each book to: 787 Madison Place\, Gibsons\, BC V0N 1V1.\nCopies cannot be returned. \nEVALUATIONS\nSCWES judges rate all books and provide comments for the author. The cost is included in the submission fee.\nThe opinions and recommendations in the evaluations are those of SCWES judges and are solicited by the author having entered the contest.\nAll content of comments and ratings will not be disclosed without prior permission of the author.\nThe author may use judges’ comments given for both personal or promotional purposes. \nQuestions? Email sunshinecoastwritersandeditors@gmail.com
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/scwes-book-awards-for-bc-authors-2023-submissions-deadline/
CATEGORIES:Awards,Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sunshine Coast Writers &amp%3B Editors Society":MAILTO:sunshinecoastwritersandeditors@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230519T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230521T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T225631
CREATED:20230327T205132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230327T205132Z
UID:16046-1684522800-1684695600@www.readlocalbc.ca
SUMMARY:FESTIVAL: Word on the Lake Writers' Festival
DESCRIPTION:Sessions included both skill development workshops and open forums with presenters based on questions and answers in a relaxed and intimate setting. 20th Anniversary. Askew’s Writing Contest Awards
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/festival-word-on-the-lake-writers-festival/
LOCATION:Prestige Harbourfront Resort\, 251 Harbour Front Drive NE\, Salmon Arm\, BC\, V1E 2W7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Awards,Festival,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230504T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230527T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T225631
CREATED:20230419T181124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230419T181250Z
UID:16327-1683201600-1685206800@www.readlocalbc.ca
SUMMARY:LiterASIAN 2023
DESCRIPTION:Vancouver\, BC – LiterASIAN returns with established and emerging literary voices coming together for a month of commemoration\, celebration\, and conversation showcasing the resilience and growth of Asian Canadian voices in CanLit. With this year’s theme of Inclusion 2023\, the festival will be packed with events including book readings\, writing workshops\, panel discussions\, and an afternoon dimsum with the authors. Full events schedule available online at http://literasian.com \nThis year’s featured authors include 2021 Danuta Gleed Literary Award winner Jack Wang (We Two Alone); novelist and playwright Simon Johnston (House of Daughters); writer and teacher Gillian Sze (Quite Night Think); rising star David Ly (Dream of Me as Water); poet and writer Steffi Tad-y (From the Shoreline); and emerging talents Candie Tanaka (Baby Drag Queen) and Emi Sasagawa (Atomweight). Roy Kurita and Sharon Lee (Growing Up Nisei) relives memories of the Japanese Canadian internment during World War II; Winnie L. Cheung and Lee Mei-Fung (Childhood Lost) will share memories of life during the Sino-Japanese War (1937-1945); Tāriq Malik (Exit Wounds) will give his personal views on working across poetry\, fiction\, and visual arts; Hieu Pham-Fraser (The Little Girl) will present on children’s writing and its messages of anti-racism and inclusion and Historic Joy Kogawa House Writer-in-Residence David Mura (A Stranger’s Journey: Race\, Identity & Narrative Craft in Writing; The Stories Whiteness Tells Itself) – will lead a series of writing workshops on identity\, poetry\, fiction\, and memoir. \n“This is the only festival in Canada that highlights how the Pan-Asian literary voice has added to Canadian literary culture\,” says Festival Director Allan Cho. “This year’s festival features writers across Asian North America whose works confronts and challenges the invisibility of anti-Asian racism in the publishing and literary worlds.” \nLiterASIAN will take place in Vancouver’s historic Chinatown located on the unceded Coast Salish Territories of the Musqueam\, Tsleil Waututh\, and Squamish people. Events will be held at the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden\, Foo Hung Curios at the Chinatown Storytelling Centre\, Centre A International Art Gallery\, Floata Seafood Restaurant\, and the Historic Joy Kogawa House. \nIn collaboration with Word Vancouver Literary Festival\, will host a special fundraiser event\, Wine and Words: Dimsum with the Authors\, featuring an afternoon of food and festivities with all of the featured writers. This fundraiser will include dim sum\, wine tastings\, author readings\, with live and silent auctions.
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/literasian-2023-3/
LOCATION:Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Gardens\, 578 Carrall St.\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6B 5K2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
ORGANIZER;CN="Asian Canadian Writers Workshop":MAILTO:allancho@asiancanadianwriters.ca
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