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  • Fri 26

    LiterASIAN 2023

    May 4, 2023 | 12:00 pm - May 27, 2023 | 5:00 pm
    Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Gardens 578 Carrall St., Vancouver, BC, Canada

    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 […]

    $5 – $60
  • Fri 26

    Author Talk: Carolyn Redl’s Four Seasons by the Salish Sea | Courtenay, BC

    May 26, 2023 | 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
    VI Regional Library Courtenay 300 6th Street, Courtenay, BC, Canada

    Join the VIRL in welcoming author Carolyn Redl with her new book, "Four Seasons by the Salish Sea: Discovering the Natural Wonders of Coastal Living" (Heritage House, 2023). Part travelogue, […]

  • Fri 26

    Author Talk: Ellen Schwartz – Galena Bay Odyssey | Nakusp, BC

    May 26, 2023 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Notably, a Book Lover’s Emporium 454 Ward St, Nelson, BC, Canada

    Meet award-winning author Ellen Schwartz at Notably, a Book Lover’s Emporium and get a signed copy of her new book, "Galena Bay Odyssey: Reflections of a Hippie Homesteader" (Heritage House, […]

    Free
  • Sat 27

    PJ Storytime with Stuffies

    May 27, 2023 | 11:00 am - 11:30 am
    Gibsons Public Library 470 South Fletcher Road, Gibsons, BC, Canada

    This May 27th, BC author E.G. Alaraj will return to her hometown to do a reading of her bedtime board book, When Stars Arise, at the Gibsons Public Library. The […]

    Free
  • Sat 27

    Double Book Launch: Haley Healey; Trailblazing Canadians Series

    May 27, 2023 | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
    NANAIMO BAKERY & CAFE 2025 BOWEN RD., NANAIMO, BC, Canada

    Join bestselling author Haley Healey for an afternoon of adventurous stories and brave women to celebrate the launch of her two new picture books—the first in the Trailblazing Canadians series […]

  • Sat 27

    Book Signing: Ellen Schwartz – Galena Bay Odyssey | Nelson, BC

    May 27, 2023 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Otter Books 398 Baker St, Nelson, BC, Canada

    Meet award-winning author Ellen Schwartz and get a signed copy of her new book, "Galena Bay Odyssey: Reflections of a Hippie Homesteader" (Heritage House, 2023). In her memoir, Ellen reflects […]

    Free
  • Sat 27

    On Local Nature: Author Talk & Panel Discussion | Parksville, BC

    May 27, 2023 | 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
    Parksville Civic And Technology Centre 100 Jensen Ave E, Parksville, BC, Canada

    Join the VIRL in welcoming local author CAROLYN REDL with her new book, "Four Seasons by the Salish Sea: Discovering the Natural Wonders of Coastal Living" (Heritage House, 2023). • […]

  • Sun 28

    Family Storytime with Arts and Crafts

    May 28, 2023 | 9:30 am - 11:30 am
    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 […]

    Free
  • Mon 29

    Author Talk: Ellen Schwartz – Galena Bay Odyssey | Kaslo, BC

    May 29, 2023 | 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
    Kaslo & District Public Library 413 4th St, Kaslo, BC, Canada

    Laugh and reminisce about the 70s in the Kootenay region with award-winning author Ellen Schwartz. Ellen will share funny and touching stories from her new book, "Galena Bay Odyssey: Reflections […]

  • Tue 30

    SCWES BOOK AWARDS FOR BC AUTHORS 2023: SUBMISSIONS DEADLINE

    May 30, 2023

    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. There will be a […]

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