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  • September 2023

  • 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 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 […]

    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 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 […]

  • 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 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. […]

  • 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 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 […]

    $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 stories. GOAL: To raise awareness among government and the general public of BC’s publishing ecosystem and its cultural and economic contributions. WHO: BC Book Day is coordinated […]

  • 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 4 - 6 pm

    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 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 […]

  • 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 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 […]

    Free
  • April 2025

  • Mon 7
    April 7, 2025 | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

    TriCities Writers Fest

    Get ready for the Tri-Cities Writers Festival 2025! We’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 […]

    Free
  • July 2025

  • Tue 8
    July 8, 2025 | 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

    International Zine Month and Comics Fair

    Vancouver Public Library, Central Branch 350 West Georgia St., Vancouver, BC, Canada

    Participate in lightning talks and workshops around the inspiration and production of creative works in both text and image.

    Free
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