Elephant Mountain Lit Fest will be sparking literary flames in Nelson, BC from September 11 - 17, 2023. We are a festival with events for both readers and writers, with workshops, readings, panels, blue pencil sessions and more. Learn more here.
This annual festival brings together readers and writers and all lovers of the spoken and written word. We gather on idyllic Bowen Island to spend two days engaged in stimulating writing workshops, facilitated by professional writers, authors, poets, screenwriters and others. We feature special events including author readings, panel discussions and other activities.
In partnership with TransLink and BC Transit, Read Local BC presents the launch of this year’s Poetry In Transit campaign at Word Vancouver. Now celebrating its 27th year, this beloved community-engagement project displays the work of ten BC poets on public transit vehicles throughout the province. Join us to hear a selection of the featured […]
Since 2016, Victoria Festival of Authors (VFA) has been the largest celebration of books and book lovers on Vancouver Island. Each fall we invite authors from our region and beyond to share their books and ideas with Victoria’s readers. We showcase established and emerging poets, prose writers, and other storytellers, with artistic achievement, creative innovation […]
The annual Whistler Writers Festival is Oct. 12 to 15, 2023 in Whistler. Hear the newest, enthralling works from favourite local, Canadian, and international authors, connect with literary agents and publishers, take workshops, and enjoy live music. Select events available online. Visit whistlerwritersfest.com for the latest information & tickets. Tickets on sale August 21, 2023. […]
Do you know any children who aspire to create their own illustrated characters and bring them to life through a comic or graphic novel? Join award-winning and Emmy nominated animation director, and acclaimed author and illustrator Jeff Chiba Stearns as he shows students aged six to twelve fun and innovative ways to tell stories through […]
WHEN: Tuesday, April 23, 2024 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 general public of BC’s publishing ecosystem and its cultural and economic contributions. WHO: BC Book Day is coordinated […]
A circle reading of Joyce's Ulysses, bring your copies to take your turn, or choose your favourite Joyceab/Irish/modernist texts to share. Edwardian dress encouraged. Cross and Crows Books, Commercial Dr 4 - 6 pm
The Write on Bowen Festival of Readers & Writers is a three-day event on beautiful Bowen Island that showcases writers and authors and their work. It provides opportunities for participants to attend workshops and other events that will aid them in the development of word-based creative endeavours. It allows everyone, including the general public, to […]
In partnership with TransLink and BC Transit, Read Local BC presents the launch of this year’s Poetry In Transit campaign at Word Vancouver. Now celebrating its 28th year, this beloved community-engagement project displays the work of ten BC poets on public transit vehicles throughout the province. Join us to hear a selection of the featured […]