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The following interview is part four of an eight-part series of conversations with BC poets about their new poetry collections. The series will run from January until the end of April, National Poetry Month. All interviews were conducted by Rob Taylor, Go to full post …read more

This Thursday is International Trans Day of Visibility—an annual opportunity to celebrate the voices and experiences of the trans community, and an important reminder of the struggles the community continues to face, as well as the resiliency and courage its members Go to full post …read more

The following interview is part three of an eight-part series of conversations with BC poets about their new poetry collections. The series will run from January until the end of April, National Poetry Month. All interviews were conducted by Rob Taylor, editor of What Go to full post …read more

Comics and graphic novels are beloved by many! They’ve been praised widely for their accessibility, imagery, and unique format. In fact, the medium is becoming increasingly popular, with more and more storytellers choosing to use comics to present their stories in Go to full post …read more

It’s International Women’s Day! Each year, we’re reminded of the powerful impacts that uplifting women and amplifying their voices can have across the globe. This year’s theme is #BreakTheBias. We in BC are fortunate to have so many powerful women and Go to full post …read more

Spring has sprung across the province, and at Read Local BC we’re excited to enjoy the season! This week, we’re especially excited to get outside in recognition of World Wildlife Day. This March 3, artists, activists, storytellers and environmentalists across the Go to full post …read more

The following interview is part two of an eight-part series of conversations with BC poets about their new poetry collections. The series will run from January until the end of April, National Poetry Month. All interviews were conducted by Rob Taylor, editor of What Go to full post …read more

Family day is fast-approaching, and we can’t wait to spend time together! This week at Read Local BC, we hope to encourage you to spend some quality time with your chosen family, friends, and relatives. So, we’ve scoured our publisher’s catalogues Go to full post …read more

February is Black History Month—a time to honour the stories and contributions of Black communities across the country and worldwide that too often face systemic erasure. 

This month, we encourage all our readers to support your favourite local indie bookstore and Go to full post …read more

Love is in the air at Read Local BC! With Valentine’s Day fast-approaching, we’ve put together a roundup of reads that have us feeling the love. Whether you’re looking for a new hobby to try as a couple, spending time pampering Go to full post …read more

This week at Read Local BC, we’re celebrating Asian Canadian voices sharing their stories with British Columbia. Read on for a roundup of our favourite histories, poetry collections, memoirs, and children’s tales by some of BC’s most prominent Asian Canadian writers.

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The following interview is part one of an eight-part series of conversations with BC poets about their new poetry collections. The series will run from January until the end of April, National Poetry Month. All interviews were conducted by Rob Taylor, Go to full post …read more