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  • September 2023

  • Thu 14
    September 11, 2023 - September 17, 2023

    Elephant Mountain Lit Fest

    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 […]

  • Sat 16
    September 16, 2023 - September 17, 2023

    Write on Bowen Festival for Readers & Writers

    Bowen Island Public Library 430 Bowen Island Trunk Rd, Bowen Island, BC, Canada

    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 […]

  • Sat 16
    September 16, 2023 | 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm

    Poetry Bus! Celebrating the 27th Year of Poetry in Transit

    UBC Robson Square 800 Robson St, Vancouver, BC, Canada

    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 […]

    Free
  • October 2023

  • Wed 11
    October 11, 2023 | 7:00 pm - October 15, 2023 | 9:30 pm

    Victoria Festival of Authors

    Langham Court Theatre 805 Langham Court, Victoria, BC, Canada

    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 […]

  • Thu 12
    October 12, 2023 | 9:00 am - October 15, 2023 | 4:00 pm

    Whistler Writers Festival

    Fairmont Chateau Whistler 4599 Chateau Blvd, Whistler, Canada

    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 […]

  • Sat 28
    October 28, 2023 - October 29, 2023

    Children’s Graphic Novel Writing & Illustration Festival

    Eighth & Eight Creative Spaces (Massey Theatre) 735 Eighth Avenue, New Westminster, BC, Canada

    Do you know any children who aspire to create their own illustrated characters and bring them to life through a comic or graphic novel? Join award-winning and Emmy nominated animation […]

    $99
  • April 2024

  • Tue 23
    April 23, 2024

    10th Anniversary of BC Book Day

    WHEN: Tuesday, April 23, 2024 WHAT: 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 […]

  • June 2024

  • Sun 16
    June 16, 2024 | 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

    ReJoyce – A Bloomsday Celebration

    Cross and Crows Bookstore 2836 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC, Canada

    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. Cross and Crows Books, Commercial Dr […]

    Free
  • September 2024

  • Fri 13
    September 13, 2024 | 9:00 am - September 15, 2024 | 4:00 pm

    Write on Bowen Festival for Readers & Writers

    Cove Commons on Bowen Island 430 Bowen Island Trunk Rd, Bowen Island, British Columbia, Canada

    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 […]

  • Sat 28
    September 28, 2024 | 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm

    Poetry Bus! Celebrating the 28th Year of Poetry in Transit

    UBC Robson Square 800 Robson St, Vancouver, BC, Canada

    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 […]

    Free
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