Reading

Name: Words in the Burbs author reading
Start: 2023-06-29T19:00:00-07:00
End: 2023-06-29T20:00:00-07:00
Location: Zoom

April 2023
April 19, 2023 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Panel: Speaking the Unspeakable: Black Migration, Living Transformations

Beaumont Studios 316 & 326 W. 5th Ave., Vancouver, BC, Canada

On Wednesday, April 19th at 7pm, join Massy Arts Society, Massy Books and the Beaumont Studios for Speaking the Unspeakable: Black Migration, Living Transformations, an evening of conversation in celebration of Suzette Mayr’s new award-winning book The Sleeping Car Porter. A thrilling, visceral novel that explores labour, desire and memory, The Sleeping Car Porter highlights […]

$10 – $15
April 22, 2023 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Reading: TOLU OLORUNTOBA

Sunshine Coast Arts Council 5714 Medusa St., Sechelt, BC, Canada

Tolu Oloruntoba was born and practiced medicine in Nigeria before migrating to Canada. He is no stranger to the experience of conflict and human fragility as well as the experience of displacement and resultant isolation — themes in his poetry. Oloruntoba’s debut collection The Junta of Happenstance won the 2021 Governor General’s Award and the prestigious 2022 […]
April 23, 2023 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

READING: Read Local: Author’s Open House

White Rock Library 15342 Buena Vista Avenue, White Rock, BC, Canada

On Sunday, April 23 at 2pm, join the Friends of the White Rock Library in celebrating local literature for the Read Local: Author’s Open House. This entertaining afternoon program features five local authors reading from their latest works. Read Local is a wonderful opportunity for avid readers and aspiring writers to connect with local literary […]

Free
April 27, 2023 | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

READINGS & BOOK LAUNCH: The Joy of Poetry

A reading of local poets in honour of National Poetry Month, held in Kelowna, BC. at Third Space Coffeehouse. This is a combination reading, book launch and open mic. All are welcome.

Free
May 2023
May 6, 2023 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Helen Humphreys Discusses Rabbit Foot Bill and Saskatchewan’s LSD Mental Health Trials

Zoom

Author Helen Humphreys will be joining us virtually to discuss her book "Rabbit Foot Bill" and her interest in and research of Saskatchewan’s mid-twentieth century LSD mental health trials. She will also talk about her latest book about the writer’s life. "Rabbit Foot Bill" is one of NVDPL’s Book Club book selections. Find out when […]

Free
May 17, 2023 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Poetry Reading: Alice Major & Jordan Scott

Poets Corner Reading Series welcomes Alice Major and Jordan Scott. Alice Major has published twelve collections of poetry, two novels for young adults and an award-winning collection of essays about poetry and science. Jordan Scott is a poet and children’s author. His debut children’s book, I Talk Like a River (illustrated by Sydney Smith), was […]

Free
May 25, 2023 | 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Wild Prose Readings Presents: Earth-Shattering Prose

Paul Phillips Hall 1923 Fernwood Road, Victoria, BC, Canada

Join us for an evening of earthquake-themed readings! First, share YOUR work with us at the open mic. Then, we'll hear from Gregor Craigie, reading from his nonfiction book about earthquakes, On Borrowed Time; fiction author Jen Neale, reading from her novel-in-progress about the Vancouver earthquake, Frances Peck reading from her debut novel about the […]

$5
May 28, 2023 | 9:30 am - 11:30 am

Family Storytime with Arts and Crafts

Kinder Books 810 Quayside Drive, New Westminster, BC, Canada

Debut author E.G. Alaraj will join Kinder Books for a book launch/story time, followed by an arts and crafts session led by Saskatchewan artist (and sister to E.G. Alaraj) Olivia Maney.

Free
June 2023
June 21, 2023 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Poetry Reading: Derek Beaulieau & Gary Geddes

Fairleigh Dickinson University, Vancouver BC 842 Cambie Street, Vancouver, Canada

Two of Canada's most prominent authors read in Vancouver June 21 Poets Corner Reading Series is beyond excited to welcome two of the most prolific and influential names in Canadian literature today: Derek Beaulieu and Gary Geddes. The show starts at 7:30pm PST, June 21. Fans can attend in person at Fairleigh Dickinson University (842 […]

Free
June 29, 2023 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Words in the Burbs author reading

Zoom

We're excited to be back with this fine line-up of writers. Join us Thursday, June 29th at 7 pm for our free virtual event with readings by Taslim Jaffer, Frances Peck, Margie Taylor, Farida Somjee, and Kevin Chong.

Free

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