Please join us for a book signing with Garth Mullins; author of "Crackdown: Surviving and Resisting the War on Drugs". This will be in collaboration with the Name the Crisis community art show, which will be running from April 7-26th. Prior to the signing, you can attend Garth's reading and Q&A event at the Victoria […]
WHEN: Tuesday, April 21, 2026 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 public of BC’s publishing ecosystem and its cultural and economic contributions. WHO: BC Book Day […]
Gain a comprehensive understanding of the playwriting process from initial concept to production and finally opening night in this three-part series program. Learn about the concepts of Scene and Monologue Writing, Text Analysis, Staging, Performance, Production and more. Use this time to explore the early stages of theatre development and experiment with others in a […]
Please join SFU English and Poetry in Canada for a poetry reading featuring Professor Cornel Bogle, Lisa Richter, and Salena Wiener. Details: Date/Time: Friday, April 24th (Doors 6:30 PM; Event: 7-9 PM) Location: SFU Belzberg Library at Harbour Centre campus This is a free event, no RSVP required. Bios Cornel Bogle engages Caribbean archives and […]
Save the date! April 25, 2026 is this years celebration of Canadian Independent Booksellers. Indie booksellers work hard to serve their customers and communities. CIBD is our opportunity to say thank you. Here are some ways you can participate in Canadian Independent Bookstore Day: Buy books! Purchase books and other items in-person, online, or by phone […]
Come celebrate Canadian Independent Bookstore Day at Munro's Books on Saturday, April 25th! The party will include a contest to win $1000 to spend at the indie bookstore of your choice, exclusive bookstore swag with each purchase (while supplies last), two author signings, double rewards points on purchases (in-store and online), blind date with a […]
In celebration of Canadian Children's Book Week, children's author Marsha Skrypuch will present on her book trilogy Kidnapped from Ukraine. Marsha Skrypuch is an internationally bestselling children’s author whose books span a century of wars from a kid’s view, concentrating on those stories that have been erased by oppressive regimes. Her best-known book is Making […]
Gain a comprehensive understanding of the playwriting process from initial concept to production and finally opening night in this three-part series program. Learn about the concepts of Scene and Monologue Writing, Text Analysis, Staging, Performance, Production and more. Use this time to explore the early stages of theatre development and experiment with others in a […]
Welcome to Upstart & Crow’s In Translation Book Club, a celebration of global literature and storytelling across languages and borders! This free, bi-monthly event in our studio space introduces readers to powerful voices writing in languages other than English, amplifying fresh perspectives, underheard narratives and bold ideas. On Wednesday, April 29 at 6:00pm, we’ll be […]
At this upcoming Alcuin event, legendary publisher Scott McIntyre will offer a deeply personal retrospective on his nearly 50-year career at the forefront of the Canadian literary landscape. As the force behind Douglas & McIntyre, McIntyre will trace the evolution of one of the country's premier independent houses, sharing behind-the-scenes anecdotes involving industry icons and […]