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  • April 2023

  • Wed 19
    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
  • Thu 20
    April 20, 2023 | 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm

    APRIL IS POETRY MONTH ON HORNBY ISLAND

    Poetry Hornby Island 5255 Seawright Road, Hornby Island, BC, Canada

    Here’s an exciting event you won’t want to miss—eight poets on one stage. Eight! Featured poet is Nicole Tritter who wowed the audience last year by dancing her poetry. Or did she speak her dance? Poets include Elaine Savoie, Petra Chambers, Cornelia Hoogland, Sussan Thomson, Jennifer Lee, Kim June Johnson, Bernice Friesen and Nicole Tritter. […]

    Free
  • Sat 22
    April 22, 2023

    Bill Engleson Book Signing on Denman Island

    Abraxas Books & Gifts 1071 Northwest Rd, Denman Island, BC, Canada

    Literary Book Signing on Denman Island Announcement: Bill Engleson will be signing/launching his latest novel, The Life of Gronsky, at Abraxas Book Gifts on Denman Island on Saturday, April 22nd 2023 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. Abraxas Book Gifts on Denman Island has been an amazing supporter of local writers. The Life of Gronsky […]

    Free
  • Sat 22
    April 22, 2023 | 8:00 am - April 23, 2023 | 5:00 pm

    FESTIVAL: ReadersMagnet returns at the L.A. Times Festival of Books this 2023

    Self-publishing and book marketing company ReadersMagnet is excited to exhibit again at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books. The book festival will take place on April 22-23, 2023, at the University of Southern California (USC) University Park Campus. It will be ReadersMagnet’s fourth time (including the digital edition in 2020) to exhibit at the […]

  • Sat 22
    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 […]

  • Sun 23
    April 23, 2023

    World Book Day

  • Sun 23
    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
  • Wed 26
    April 26, 2023 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    BOOK LAUNCH: The Double Life of Benson Yu and Tell Me Pleasant Things About Immortality

    Chinatown Storytelling Centre 168 Pender Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

    Presented by Word Vancouver and The Asian Canadian Writers Workshop Book Launch: Kevin Chong and Lindsay Wong Guest Reading from Christine Lai Come celebrate the joint book launches of Kevin Chong, The Double Life of Benson Yu, (Simon and Schuster) and Lindsay Wong, Tell Me Pleasant Things About Immortality (Penguin Random House). Enjoy readings and […]

    Free
  • Thu 27
    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
  • Fri 28
    April 28, 2023 | 9:00 am - April 30, 2023 | 7:00 pm

    ReadersMagnet Book Confab San Francisco: An Endless Pursuit of Spreading the Art of Storytelling

    Studio 1086 1086 Howard St., San Francisco, CA, United States

    This year, ReadersMagnet will once again host ReadersMagnet Book Confab - its original and innovative pop-up event for storytellers and book lovers. More than just a gathering of book enthusiasts, the event allows writers to build their brand and connect with their readers. Following its resounding success on the East Coast, ReadersMagnet will bring its […]

    Free
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