The secret inner turmoil of a great artist struggling to express his deepest fears and insights comes to life in a candid imagined memoir. Arts critic Susan Mertens brings Burnaby artist Jack Shadbolt—after whom this centre is named—vividly alive through his personal journals, letters and poems in her new book, Jack Shadbolt: In His Words. […]
This is a free event, but please RSVP on this Eventbrite page due to limited capacity: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/opheliac-launch-party-tickets-1035204884677?aff=oddtdtcreator OPHELIAC: LAUNCH PARTY Join us on Wednesday, November 20th to launch Opheliac, the debut of BC-based author Emma Sloan. As an informal night of celebration, mingle with others in the literary community while enjoying Caffe Fantastico's wide variety […]
Freedom to Read Week is an annual event which raises awareness about censorship and emphasizes the importance of access to literature, and intellectual freedom. This event unites booksellers, publishers, authors, schools, universities, and libraries in the reaffirmation of the commitment to intellectual freedom for all. Find more information here.
I READ CANADIAN DAY is a national day of celebration of Canadian books for young people. This is a day dedicated to ‘reading Canadian’ and will empower families, schools, libraries and organizations to host local activities and events within the week.
Pink Shirt Day is national day to raise awareness against bullying, particularly in schools. Participants wear a pink shirt in solidarity of anti-bullying and bullying prevention.