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SUMMARY:Virtual Author Presentation: Johnnie Christmas
DESCRIPTION:Students in grades 5-7 are invited to join this virtual author presentation with the award-winning author/illustrator of Swim Team\, Johnnie Christmas. \nThis splashy\, contemporary middle-grade graphic novel follows young Bree as she faces her fear of swimming head on\, while at the same time confronting the longstanding barriers of systemic racism set within the public pool system. Johnnie Christmas conveys an engaging story with courage\, and heart and shows us the wave of change can start with the smallest ripple. \nMr. Christmas will talk about his graphic novel Swim Team and how it was created. \nRegistration required. Elementary school teachers can register to receive a Zoom link to attend the presentation with their class. Register online\, email brownr@nvdpl.ca\, or call 604-984-0286\, ext. 8184.
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/virtual-author-presentation-johnnie-christmas/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Interview
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ORGANIZER;CN="North Vancouver District Public Library":MAILTO:info@nvdpl.ca
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SUMMARY:Mona Awad and Lauren Groff in Conversation with Kathryn Marlow
DESCRIPTION:Join Munro’s Books in celebrating the release of two highly anticipated new novels by critically acclaimed writers Mona Awad and Lauren Groff\, in conversation with CBC Radio’s Kathryn Marlow!! \nFrom the critically acclaimed author of Bunny comes Mona Awad’s Rouge\, a horror-tinted\, gothic fairy tale about a lonely dress shop clerk whose mother’s unexpected death sends her down a treacherous path in pursuit of youth and beauty. Can she escape her mother’s fate—and find a connection that is more than skin deep? \nLauren Groff’s new novel\, The Vaster Wilds\, is at once a thrilling adventure story and a penetrating fable about trying to find a new way of living in a world succumbing to the churn of colonialism. The Vaster Wilds is a work of raw and prophetic power that tells the story of America in miniature\, through one girl at a hinge point in history\, to ask how—and if—we can adapt quickly enough to save ourselves. \nWHEN: Saturday\, October 21st\, at 7PM (doors at 6:30) \nWHERE: Dave Dunnet Theatre\, Oak Bay High School\, 2121 Cadboro Bay Rd \nWHAT: A celebration of new releases by Mona Awad and Lauren Groff\, in conversation with CBC Radio’s Kathryn Marlow. \nHOW: Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at https://awadgroff.eventbrite.ca
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/mona-awad-and-lauren-groff-in-conversation-with-kathryn-marlow/
LOCATION:Dave Dunnet Theatre 2121 Cadboro Bay Road\, Victoria\, 2121 Cadboro Bay Road\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8R 5G4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Interview,Meet & Greet
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SUMMARY:R. F. Kuang in Conversation with Eddy Boudel Tan
DESCRIPTION:Rebecca F. Kuang shot to #1 on the New York Times bestsellers list with her previous novels Babel and the Poppy War Trilogy. She joins the Vancouver Writers Fest\, Massy Books\, and SFU Woodward’s Cultural Programs with her new literary thriller\, Yellowface—a timely and cutting satire that investigates racism in the publishing industry and beyond\, with razor-sharp precision. She’ll speak with Eddy Boudel Tan\, a Writers’ Trust of Canada’s Rising Star\, about cultural appropriation\, the erasure of Asian-American voices\, and her own literary career. \nBooks will be for sale at the event courtesy of Massy Books\, or order a book with your ticket at a discounted rate! The pre-sale will be limited to 2 copies per purchase\, and books can be picked up at the event. R. F. Kuang will be signing books after the event!
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/r-f-kuang-in-conversation-with-eddy-boudel-tan/
LOCATION:SFU Woodwards – Goldcorp Centre for the Arts\, 149 W Hastings St.\, Vancouver\, BC\,  V6B 1H4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Interview,Launch
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vancouver Writers Fest":MAILTO:info@writersfest.bc.ca
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SUMMARY:Reading: Metaphorically Speaking (Online)
DESCRIPTION:Join Wordstorm on Feb. 23rd when Andrea Thompson features at our online reading/performance\, interview and open mic event! \nOn Feb\, 23rd\, Andrea will be sharing from one of her latest publications\, A Selected History of Soul Speak. \nRegister for this free event at: wordstorm.ca
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/metaphorically-speaking-online-reading/
CATEGORIES:Interview,Open Mic,Reading
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