We're back & we can't wait to hear your words! Join us for a poetry night at 343 Railway St (#104). Whether you're a seasoned poet or a first-timer, this event is the perfect opportunity to share your work in a supportive and welcoming environment. It's a chance to connect with fellow poetry enthusiasts and […]
City of Vancouver Poet Laureate Elee Kraljii Gardiner hosts a night of poems with poetry ambassadors Johnny Trinh, Kevin Spenst, and Marc Perez. These four poets with distinct craft practices invite you to consider the role of sounds and sonics within the framework of the poem. Vocalizations, modulations, polyphony, multilingualism, repetition, call and response are […]
Join us for the launch of local thriller author Daniel Kalla's new novel The Deepest Fake. Doors at 6:30; This is an informal event with no reading portion; Free to attend and all are welcome. Liam Hirsch has it all—a loving family, a thriving career as CEO of an AI company, financial security, and a […]
We're excited to present An Evening with Silvia Moreno-Garcia with her new novel The Bewitching! Three women in three different eras encounter danger and witchcraft in this eerie multigenerational horror saga from the New York Times bestselling author of Mexican Gothic. There are two ticket types available: $15.00 plus GST for just a ticket or […]
Join us for the launch of Vancouver author Jackson Ford's new novel The Bone Raiders, the first in the Rakada series. The start of a no‑holds‑barred, action‑packed fantasy series from the always irreverent Jackson Ford where a group of charmingly-named Bone Raiders harness the power of gigantic, fire-breathing lizards to defend their homeland from an […]
Join authors Daniela Elza and Daniel Cowper for a launch, reading, and discussion on celebration of the life of a city and an interrogation of its cost on our well-being. --- Daniela Elza was longlisted for the 2024 CBC Poetry Prize for poems from her latest book SCAR/CITY (McGill-Queen’s University Press, 2025). Her debut prose […]
Once again being held on beautiful Bowen Island/Nexwlélexwm! We have an excellent line-up of events and activities planned for writers of any genre and level of experience.
We’re back for the 2025 Canine Library at John Hendry Trout Lake Park. Borrow a St. John Ambulance certified therapy pup, read them poetry, or join a poetry workshop. Sign-ups start at 12:30 pm—spots go fast, so don’t be late! Enjoy books, barks, and fun with VPL's Children's tent and VPL’s Writer in Residence, Selina […]
To foster the joy of the written word and inspire creativity by bringing together readers and writers from all backgrounds in an annual, inclusive and free literary arts festival, connecting local communities and celebrating literary arts through the collective experience. We aspire to embrace innovation, encourage discourse and provide a safe and accessible experience for […]
Visit Indigo Mayfair from 12PM - 3PM on September 14th for a signed copy of "Opheliac" by British Columbian author Emma Sloan (and your limited-time gift with purchase).