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SUMMARY:Jody Wilson-Raybould  in Conversation  with Dana Gee
DESCRIPTION:As one of the most high-profile political figures in Canada\, Jody Wilson-Raybould‘s experience in Trudeau’s Cabinet revealed important lessons about how we must continue to strengthen our political institutions and culture\, and the changes we must make to meet challenges such as racial justice and climate change. Inspirational and full of integrity\, Wilson-Raybould stood on principle at a critical juncture and resigned when the government failed to uphold its promises. \nIndian in the Cabinet: Speaking Truth to Power is Wilson-Raybould’s story of getting into federal politics\, her experience as an Indigenous leader sitting around the Cabinet table\, her proudest achievements\, the very public SNC-Lavalin affair\, and how she got out and moved forward. Hear a riveting and timely conversation on the eve of Canada’s next federal election on the power of change\, and our capacity to implement it\, as Wilson-Raybould is joined by the Vancouver Sun journalist Dana Gee online with this exclusive book launch event\, including a live Q&A with the audience. \nIndian in the Cabinet is available to purchase now from our partner bookstores for this event: \nKidsbooks\nBlack Bond Books (BookWarehouse)\nMunro’s Books\nVolume One Bookstore\nTalewind Books\nMassy Books\nHager Books
URL:https://writersfest.bc.ca/event/jody-wilson-raybould-in-conversation-with-dana-gee
LOCATION:Digital (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Special Event,Digital
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SUMMARY:Fall Book Club: Colson Whitehead in Conversation with Laura Lynch
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Fall Book Club\, featuring Harlem Shuffle\, the highly-anticipated new release from Colson Whitehead\, a Festival favourite and the two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Nickel Boys and The Underground Railroad\, both of which were also instant\, #1 New York Times bestsellers. Whitehead will be joined by award-winning journalist and CBC What On Earth host Laura Lynch in an electrifying discussion of his latest work. \nA gloriously entertaining novel of heists\, shakedowns\, and rip-offs in the 1960s\, Harlem Shuffle is centered around the unassuming Ray Carney\, an upstanding furniture salesman\, making a decent life for himself and his family. But cash is tight\, so Ray joins his cousin Freddie to rob the Hotel Theresa. The heist doesn’t go as planned and Ray gets mixed up with assorted Harlem lowlifes\, thus beginning the internal tussle between Ray the striver and Ray the crook. Harlem Shuffle is a family saga posing as a crime novel\, a hilarious morality play\, a novel about race and power\, and ultimately a love letter to Harlem. \nBe one of the first to read this powerhouse of a novel. Ticket buyers to our Fall Virtual Book Club will receive a hardcover of Harlem Shuffle\, publishing September 14\, as part of their purchase. \nFulfilled by Kidsbooks \n\nPresented in partnership with SFU Continuing Studies.
URL:https://writersfest.bc.ca/event/harlem-shuffle-colson-whitehead-in-conversation-2
LOCATION:Digital (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Special Event,Digital
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SUMMARY:Kaleidoscope:  Brian Selznick
DESCRIPTION:Caldecott Medalist Brian Selznick is known for genre-defying storytelling that combines words and images in original\, expansive ways. His new book\, Kaleidoscope\, is no different. Inspired by the works of composer Philip Glass\, the book shares a series of related short stories which rearrange the lives and interactions of two young boys. At the centre of each story—and the kaleidoscope—we find love\, friendship\, grief\, hope\, and a riveting perspective on our relationship with nature. The illustrator and author shares this uplifting and transcendent story\, and the inspiration behind using multiple artforms to tell a story. \n\nThis event is included in a Digital Pass. The $100 pass includes access to the whole digital lineup in one convenient package. If you choose a pass\, there’s no need to book tickets individually or keep track of multiple emails. Click here if you’d like to purchase a Digital Pass instead of ordering a ticket to this event. \nThis event cannot be watched at our  in-person cinema\, The Nest. \nCheck out our Festival FAQ for Festival & box office information.\nView our full lineup or just our digital events \nThemes: Natural world\, friendship\, grief\, adventure\, and love.\nCurriculum Connections: English Language Arts 5-9\, Arts Education 5-9\, and Creative Writing 10-12. Suitable for Grades 6-12.
URL:https://writersfest.bc.ca/event/kaleidoscope-brian-selznick
LOCATION:Digital (YouTube)
CATEGORIES:Digital,Youth Program
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SUMMARY:Sunny Days Inside: Caroline Adderson
DESCRIPTION:Suddenly\, in March 2020\, the world shrank. Kids spent more time indoors than ever before. Caroline Adderson’s latest work is likely to outlive the pandemic\, but it also offers a funny\, wise\, and accessible way to talk about the events of the last 18 months\, the importance of human connection\, and why we need to look after our mental health… no matter our age. Sunny Days Inside shares stories of kids in an apartment building\, each coping with being indoors during a “grownup virus.” Some try science experiments\, others run laps on their balconies\, and others learn about the importance of family as everyone navigates a new way of life. A Festival favourite\, Adderson will talk about her book before taking questions from classes. \n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is included in a Digital Pass. The $100 pass includes access to the whole digital lineup in one convenient package. If you choose a pass\, there’s no need to book tickets individually or keep track of multiple emails. Click here if you’d like to purchase a Digital Pass instead of ordering a ticket to this event. \nThis event cannot be watched at our  in-person cinema\, The Nest. \nCheck out our Festival FAQ for Festival & box office information.\nView our full lineup or just our digital events \nThemes: World events – COVID 19\, social emotional learning\, resilience\, and connection to community.\nCurriculum Connections: English Language Arts 4-7\, Social Studies 6\, and Career Education 4-5. Suitable for Grades 4-7.
URL:https://writersfest.bc.ca/event/youth-sunny-days-inside-caroline-adderson-2
LOCATION:Digital (YouTube)
CATEGORIES:Digital,Youth Program
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SUMMARY:When You Get The Chance: Tom Ryan and Robin Stevenson
DESCRIPTION:Highly-respected\, award-winning authors Tom Ryan and Robin Stevenson have each penned multiple books for teens. They paired up for a powerful book about belonging\, identity\, love\, and fun. When You Get The Chance shares the story of cousins on a road trip to Pride. Mark and Talia are queer\, but that’s about all they have in common—Talia is desperate to see her sweetheart\, Erin\, while Mark just wants some fun. A page-turning read\, this YA novel shares their adventures to get to Toronto Pride. Ryan and Stevenson will speak to their writing process\, and the importance of being who you are\, in a fun\, dynamic presentation. \n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is included in a Digital Pass. The $100 pass includes access to the whole digital lineup in one convenient package. If you choose a pass\, there’s no need to book tickets individually or keep track of multiple emails. Click here if you’d like to purchase a Digital Pass instead of ordering a ticket to this event. \nThis event cannot be watched at our  in-person cinema\, The Nest. \nCheck out our Festival FAQ for Festival & box office information.\nView our full lineup or just our digital events \nThemes: LGBTQ2IA+\, belonging\, PRIDE\, identity\, friendship\, and family.\nCurriculum Connections: English Language Arts 8-9\, Creative Writing 10-12\, and Physical and Health Education 8-10. Suitable for Grades 8-12.
URL:https://writersfest.bc.ca/event/youth-when-you-get-the-chance-tom-ryan-and-robin-stevenson
LOCATION:Digital (YouTube)
CATEGORIES:Digital,Youth Program
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SUMMARY:Walking in Two Worlds: Wab Kinew
DESCRIPTION:This is a must-read book of the season—and a perfect choice for fans of gaming\, Ready Player One\, and the Otherworld series. Wab Kinew—bestselling author\, journalist\, and politician—returns with another captivating story\, this time about an Indigenous teen girl caught between the real and virtual world. Bugz and her friend Feng bond as outsiders and gamers\, but must decide what to do in the face of temptations and when they encounter family and community trauma. Engaging and sage\, Kinew captivates audiences of every age with his storytelling. He’ll share the inspiration behind his latest work before fielding questions from classes. \n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is included in a Digital Pass. The $100 pass includes access to the whole digital lineup in one convenient package. If you choose a pass\, there’s no need to book tickets individually or keep track of multiple emails. Click here if you’d like to purchase a Digital Pass instead of ordering a ticket to this event. \nThis event cannot be watched at our  in-person cinema\, The Nest. \nCheck out our Festival FAQ for Festival & box office information.\nView our full lineup or just our digital events \nThemes: Indigenous perspectives\, prejudice and racism\, video gaming\, self-esteem\, and self-respect.\nCurriculum Connections: English Language Arts 8-9\, First Peoples Literary Studies 10-12\, Writing 10-12\, English First Peoples 12\, Computer Studies 10\, Social Studies 9-10\, and Explorations in Social Studies 11. Suitable for Grades 8-12.
URL:https://writersfest.bc.ca/event/walking-in-two-worlds-wab-kinew
LOCATION:Digital (YouTube)
CATEGORIES:Digital,Youth Program
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SUMMARY:Maria Stepanova in Conversation with Aislinn Hunter
DESCRIPTION:Maria Stepanova became an internationally-recognized name in literature thanks to her Booker Prize-shortlisted\, genre-defying work. In Russia\, she has been revered as one of the most important poets of the post-Soviet generation for years. In Memory of Memory is a response to Stepanova’s own lived experience\, sifting through faded photographs\, old postcards\, letters\, diaries\, and heaps of souvenirs to tell the story of how her seemingly ordinary Jewish family somehow managed to survive the myriad persecutions and repressions of the last century. In dialogue with writers like Roland Barthes\, W. G. Sebald\, Susan Sontag\, and Osip Mandelstam\, Stepanova’s work is a rare gift. The author speaks with poet and novelist Aislinn Hunter about blending genres and grappling with the past. \nThis event is Pay What You Can! Book a ticket to this event to receive a link to watch the livestream wherever you are. After the Festival\, you’ll also receive access to a recording of the event\, which will be available to rewatch for one week. \nThis event is included in a Digital Pass. The $100 pass includes access to the whole digital lineup in one convenient package. If you choose a pass\, there’s no need to book tickets individually or keep track of multiple emails. Click here if you’d like to purchase a Digital Pass instead of ordering a ticket to this event. \nThis event is also simulcast at our in-person cinema\, The Nest. Many of our digital events are also streaming onsite at The Nest. Please note that seating at this venue is first-come-first-served by donation at the door. Read more about The Nest Cinema. *You may watch cinema events in The Nest\, or stream comfortably from home. \nCheck out our Festival FAQ for Festival & box office information.\nView our full lineup or just our digital events
URL:https://writersfest.bc.ca/event/maria-stepanova-in-conversation-with-aislinn-hunter
LOCATION:Cinema (The Nest) and At-Home Viewing
CATEGORIES:Cinema & Streaming
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SUMMARY:PODCAST: Jordan Abel in Conversation with Tanya Talaga
DESCRIPTION:This event is a podcast. Click here to subscribe to Books & Ideas Audio\, where you can listen to the podcast! \nYou don’t need to RSVP or book a ticket to this event. This podcast will be released at 6:00pm PDT on Monday\, October 18. \nGriffin Poetry Prize winner Jordan Abel’s Nishga is a groundbreaking\, deeply personal\, and devastating autobiographical meditation that attempts to address the complicated legacies of Canada’s residential school system and contemporary Indigenous existence. It is necessary reading; an astounding work that explores some of the most pressing issues of our time. Journalist and award-winning author\, Tanya Talaga\, who has worked throughout her career to document and advocate for the need for justice for Indigenous peoples in Canada\, speaks to Abel about his latest work. They speak to confronting difficult truths\, and how both Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples engage with a history of colonial violence that is quite often rendered invisible. This is not only essential reading; it’s essential listening. \nThe content in this conversation can be difficult and upsetting. Some resources that are available for Indigenous survivors are: \n\n\nIndian Residential School Crisis Line provides essential services to Residential School Survivors\, their families\, and those dealing with Intergenerational traumas. Call their 24/7 crisis line at 604-985-4464 or 1-800-721-0066.  www.irsss.ca \n\n\nThe Hope for Wellness Help Line  offers immediate mental health counselling and crisis intervention to all Indigenous peoples across Canada. Call toll-free 1-855-242-3310 or start a confidential chat with a counsellor at www.hopeforwellness.ca. \n\n\nKUU-US Crisis Line Society provides 24 hour crisis services for Indigenous people in BC. Adults: 250-723-4050 / Youth: 250-723-2040 / Toll-free: 1-800-588-8717. www.kuu-uscrisisline.com \n\n\nEducational resources for settlers: \n\nThe Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada Reports\, including the 94 calls to action for reconciliation. nctr.ca/records/reports\nBeyond 94: Truth and Reconciliation in Canada is an immersive website on the 94 Calls to Action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission\, monitoring the progress and tracking the outcomes of that journey.\n\n  \n\nPresented in partnership with SFU’s Master of Publishing program.
URL:https://writersfest.bc.ca/event/podcast-jordan-abel-in-conversation-with-tanya-talaga
LOCATION:Digital (Podcast)
CATEGORIES:Digital
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SUMMARY:One-to-One With Lisa Bird-Wilson and Katherena Vermette
DESCRIPTION:Lisa Bird-Wilson’s stunning new novel\, Probably Ruby\, follows the spirited protagonist Ruby as she begins to search in the unlikeliest of places for her Indigenous identity. She speaks with award-winning novelist Katherena Vermette\, whose novel The Break won multiple awards and nominations. The Strangers\, Vermette’s latest\, is a staggering intergenerational saga that explores how connected we are\, even when we are forced apart. Two of the most celebrated Indigenous authors on Turtle Island explore key themes in their work\, including the experience of womanhood amidst trauma\, the importance of interconnectedness\, and the exceptional Indigenous voices emerging today. \nCurated by Guest Curator Lawrence Hill.  \nThis event is Pay What You Can! Book a ticket to this event to receive a link to watch the livestream wherever you are. After the Festival\, you’ll also receive access to a recording of the event\, which will be available to rewatch for one week. \nBecause this is a Pivot event\, originally planned for in-person\, is not included in the Digital Pass.  \nThis event cannot be watched at our in-person cinema\, The Nest. \nCheck out our Festival FAQ for Festival & box office information.\nView our full lineup or just our digital events
URL:https://writersfest.bc.ca/event/one-to-one-with-lisa-bird-wilson-and-katherena-vermette
LOCATION:Digital (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Pivot Event
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SUMMARY:Matrix: Lauren Groff in  Conversation with John Freeman
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT\nOf all the attributes Lauren Groff possesses\, range is surely one of them. Her “all-conquering” 2015 novel\, Fates and Furies\, was a literary masterpiece about a modern day marriage\, creativity\, and perception. Florida brought storms\, snakes\, and sinkholes to lurk at the edges of everyday life in strange\, affecting stories. And now\, her latest anticipated work\, Matrix\, explores the raptures and hardships of life in a 12th century convent\, as told by seventeen-year-old Marie de France. Groff’s accolades wouldn’t fit onto this page: a two-time finalist for the National Book Award; finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Prize; Winner of the American Booksellers’ Association Award; a bestseller many times over; and a writer beloved by readers and critics alike. Hear from this fascinating mind—and one of our finest writers today—as she speaks to author\, poet\, and editor\, John Freeman.
URL:https://writersfest.bc.ca/event/matrix-lauren-groff-in-conversation-with-john-freeman
LOCATION:Waterfront Theatre\, 1412 Cartwright St.\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, BC V6H 3R7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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SUMMARY:On The Trapline:  David A. Robertson
DESCRIPTION:Spend an engaging morning with bestselling\, Governor General’s Literary Award-winning author David A. Robertson who will keep little ones entertained with his latest work On the Trapline. In collaboration with illustrator Julie Flett\, Robertson’s work celebrates Indigenous culture and traditions\, and honours our connections to the past. This book perfectly captures the experience of a young child’s wonder as he is introduced to places that hold meaning to his family. This wonder will surely traverse the airwaves as the veteran speaker\, and father himself\, shares this meaningful tale with young audiences. \n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is included in a Digital Pass. The $100 pass includes access to the whole digital lineup in one convenient package. If you choose a pass\, there’s no need to book tickets individually or keep track of multiple emails. Click here if you’d like to purchase a Digital Pass instead of ordering a ticket to this event. \nThis event cannot be watched at our  in-person cinema\, The Nest. \nCheck out our Festival FAQ for Festival & box office information.\nView our full lineup or just our digital events \nThemes: Family\, intergenerational friendship\, community\, and Indigenous experience.\nCurriculum Connections: English Language Arts K-2\, and Social Studies K-2. Suitable for Grades K-2. \n\nPresented in collaboration with the Vancouver International Children’s Festival.
URL:https://writersfest.bc.ca/event/on-the-trapline-david-a-robertson
LOCATION:Digital (YouTube)
CATEGORIES:Digital,Youth Program
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SUMMARY:Home Truths with  Jen Sookfong Lee and Lois Peterson
DESCRIPTION:Home. At its best\, home keeps us safe\, gives us identity\, and brings us joy. It’s\, well… home. What happens when home no longer means that? What drives people to search for new homes? What causes people to become homeless? And what can you do to help? This conversation with two esteemed authors will help youth grapple with important social questions and issues affecting their communities and beyond. Jen Sookfong Lee’s Finding Home: The Journey of Immigrants and Refugees shows how human migration has shaped the world and explores some of the challenges facing immigrants and refugees today. Lois Peterson’s Shelter: Homelessness in Our Community looks at the reason there are 150 million homeless people in the world today\, the myths we often hear\, and what actions we can take to ensure everyone has a place to call home. \n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is included in a Digital Pass. The $100 pass includes access to the whole digital lineup in one convenient package. If you choose a pass\, there’s no need to book tickets individually or keep track of multiple emails. Click here if you’d like to purchase a Digital Pass instead of ordering a ticket to this event. \nThis event cannot be watched at our  in-person cinema\, The Nest. \nCheck out our Festival FAQ for Festival & box office information.\nView our full lineup or just our digital events \nThemes: Immigration\, community\, migration\, refugeeism\, homelessness\, poverty awareness\, anti-racism\, and discrimination.\nCurriculum Connections: English Language Arts 4-7\, and Social Studies 4-6. Suitable for Grades 4–7.
URL:https://writersfest.bc.ca/event/home-truths-with-jen-sookfong-lee-and-lois-peterson
LOCATION:Digital (YouTube)
CATEGORIES:Digital,Youth Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211019T140000
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SUMMARY:Word! With Sofia Fly\, Janice Jo Lee\, and Cassandra Myers
DESCRIPTION:Update: This event will be moderated by Nasra Adem. \nBy now our audiences know: Word! is one of the most popular\, acclaimed events of our program every year. While seeing these artists on screen may be different\, what remains is the magnetic energy of each storyteller and the ability for youth to engage with important ideas through spoken word poetry. Spoken Word Curator Jillian Christmas has invited some of the most exciting artists in the field. Sofia Fly is an LGBTQ rapper and producer who channels inspiration from her Latin roots and Toronto upbringing. Janice Jo Lee is a folk-soul singer-songwriter\, spoken word poet\, actor\, and playwright from Kitchener\, Ontario of Korean ancestry. And Cassandra Myers is a queer\, trans\, crip\, mad\, South Asian-Italian poet\, performer\, educator\, and social worker from Toronto\, Ontario\, who has performed their work across the United States and Canada. Each of them promises to ignite the day. \n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is included in a Digital Pass. The $100 pass includes access to the whole digital lineup in one convenient package. If you choose a pass\, there’s no need to book tickets individually or keep track of multiple emails. Click here if you’d like to purchase a Digital Pass instead of ordering a ticket to this event. \nThis event cannot be watched at our  in-person cinema\, The Nest. \nCheck out our Festival FAQ for Festival & box office information.\nView our full lineup or just our digital events \nThemes: LGBTQ2IA+\, acceptance\, identity\, poetry\, spoken word\, and performance.\nCurriculum Connections: English Language Arts 8-9\, Spoken Language 10-12\, and Physical and Health Education 8-10. Suitable for Grades 8-12.
URL:https://writersfest.bc.ca/event/word-with-sofia-fly-janice-jo-lee-and-cassandra-myers
LOCATION:Digital (YouTube)
CATEGORIES:Digital,Youth Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211019T190000
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SUMMARY:On Animals: Susan Orlean in Conversation with Mark Medley
DESCRIPTION:Each time Susan Orlean graces the Writers Fest with a visit\, audiences are reminded why she is called “a national treasure” by The Washington Post. The New Yorker staff writer\, and author of The Library Book joins us to celebrate her latest work—a collection of musings\, meditations\, and in-depth profiles about animals. “I think I’ll always have animals and I think I’ll always write about them. Their unknowability challenges me. Our affection for them intrigues me\,” she explained\, when sharing the motivation behind these works\, written on her farm and amidst her travels. Orlean has the uncanny ability to make us newly recognize and think differently about items and beings in our midst. On Animals is yet another stunning example of Orlean’s transcendent skill as a writer to make us newly recognize and think differently about items and creatures in our midst. \n\nThis event is Pay What You Can! Book a ticket to this event to receive a link to watch the livestream wherever you are. After the Festival\, you’ll also receive access to a recording of the event\, which will be available to rewatch for one week. \nThis event is included in a Digital Pass. The $100 pass includes access to the whole digital lineup in one convenient package. If you choose a pass\, there’s no need to book tickets individually or keep track of multiple emails. Click here if you’d like to purchase a Digital Pass instead of ordering a ticket to this event. \nThis event is also simulcast at our in-person cinema\, The Nest. Many of our digital events are also streaming onsite at The Nest. Please note that seating at this venue is first-come-first-served by donation at the door. Read more about The Nest Cinema. *You may watch cinema events in The Nest\, or stream comfortably from home. \nCheck out our Festival FAQ for Festival & box office information.\nView our full lineup or just our digital events
URL:https://writersfest.bc.ca/event/on-animals-susan-orlean-in-conversation-with-mark-medley
LOCATION:Cinema (The Nest) and At-Home Viewing
CATEGORIES:Cinema & Streaming
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SUMMARY:The Alma Lee Opening Night Event  — Out of the Sun:  Esi Edugyan in Conversation with Chantal Gibson
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT\n“What happens when we consider stories at the margins? How do they complicate our certainties of who we are\, as individuals\, as nations\, and as human beings?” Undoubtedly one of the most lauded writers in Canada today\, Esi Edugyan asks these essential questions in her 2021 Massey Lecture: Out of the Sun: On Race and Storytelling. She speaks about this latest non-fiction work with artist\, poet\, and author Chantal Gibson. Edugyan’s accolades include being a finalist for the Booker Prize\, the Governor General’s Literary Award\, the Rogers Writers’ Trust Fiction Prize\, and the Orange Prize. She is one of only two people to have won the Scotiabank Giller Prize twice: first for Half-Blood Blues and\, most recently\, for Washington Black. This incisive analysis of the relationship between race and art cements her as one of the most exciting thinkers in the country. \n\nListen to CBC Radio IDEAS this fall for a unique audio experience from Esi Edugyan as she delivers the 2021 Massey Lecture\, Out of the Sun\, on CBC Radio One and CBC Listen. Visit CBC.ca/ideas for more information.
URL:https://writersfest.bc.ca/event/out-of-the-sun-esi-edugyan-in-conversation-with-chantal-gibson
LOCATION:Granville Island Stage
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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SUMMARY:Spine-Chillingly Good: With Stephen  Graham Jones and Silvia Moreno-Garcia
DESCRIPTION:Sometimes writing makes you take a breath in anticipation. Sometimes it catches you off guard with new ideas that transcend what you’ve read before. And sometimes both. These authors have both defied and redefined the noir and thriller genres. Stephen Graham Jones’ The Only Good Indians was a New York Times bestseller and called “one of 2020’s buzziest horror novels” by Buzzfeed. He returns with My Heart is a Chainsaw in which a young female protagonist needs to save her town. Silvia Moreno-Garcia’s debut\, Mexican Gothic\, was a media favourite internationally\, thanks to its chilling gothic horror tropes and Jane Eyre/1950s Mexico mashup. Her latest\, Velvet Was the Night\, is a “delicious\, twisted treat.” Discover two of the most interesting writers who can make the hair on the back of your neck stand up\, as they talk craft\, the art of the scare\, and what draws them to the dark. \n\n\n\n\nModerated by Rob Wiersema. \n\nStephen Graham Jones (appearing virtually)\nSilvia Moreno-Garcia (appearing in-person)\nRob Wiersema (appearing in-person)
URL:https://writersfest.bc.ca/event/spine-chillingly-good-with-stephen-graham-jones-and-silvia-moreno-garcia
LOCATION:Waterfront Theatre\, 1412 Cartwright St.\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, BC V6H 3R7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Theatre Hybrid
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SUMMARY:Burt the Beetle Doesn’t Bite  With Ashley Spires
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a reading and conversation with bestselling children’s author Ashley Spires. She brings her signature deadpan humour to Burt the Beetle Doesn’t Bite: a hilarious story about one bug’s quest for greatness! Spires shows children why being special is just as much about who you are as it is about your abilities. This is sure to be a charming morning of science fun. \n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is included in a Digital Pass. The $100 pass includes access to the whole digital lineup in one convenient package. If you choose a pass\, there’s no need to book tickets individually or keep track of multiple emails. Click here if you’d like to purchase a Digital Pass instead of ordering a ticket to this event. \nThis event cannot be watched at our  in-person cinema\, The Nest. \nCheck out our Festival FAQ for Festival & box office information.\nView our full lineup or just our digital events \nThemes: Self-esteem\, insects\, resilience\, and humour.\nCurriculum Connections: English Language Arts K-3\, Science K\, 1\, and 3. Suitable for Grades K-3. \n\n\n\n\n\nPresented in collaboration with the Vancouver International Children’s Festival.
URL:https://writersfest.bc.ca/event/burt-the-beetle-doesnt-bite-with-ashley-spires
LOCATION:Digital (YouTube)
CATEGORIES:Digital,Youth Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211020T110000
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SUMMARY:Fierce and Bold Heroines of  YA with Sarah Raughley and Xiran Jay Zhao
DESCRIPTION:One event\, two exhilarating authors and titles for YA readers to devour. Sarah Raughley’s latest release\, The Bones of Ruin\, features Iris\, an African tightrope dancer in Victorian London with an unnatural power—she cannot die. But her fate becomes complicated when she enters the apocalyptic battle “the Tournament of Freaks” and old\, forgotten memories begin to surface. In Xiran Jay Zhao’s Iron Widow\, the boys of Huaxia dream of pairing up with the girls who pilot giant\, transforming robots that can battle aliens… but who die from mental strain in doing so. But Zetian herself is an Iron Widow—someone who can sacrifice boys to power up robots instead. Can she stop others from being sacrificed? Find out how these authors create the worlds that take their readers to new heights. \n\n\n\n\nModerated by Sukhmani Purewal. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is included in a Digital Pass. The $100 pass includes access to the whole digital lineup in one convenient package. If you choose a pass\, there’s no need to book tickets individually or keep track of multiple emails. Click here if you’d like to purchase a Digital Pass instead of ordering a ticket to this event. \nThis event cannot be watched at our  in-person cinema\, The Nest. \nCheck out our Festival FAQ for Festival & box office information.\nView our full lineup or just our digital events \nThemes: Science fiction\, post-apocalyptic\, action and adventure\, robotics\, social justice\, and feminism.\nCurriculum Connections: English Language Arts 8-12\, Social Studies 8 & 9\, Explorations in Social Studies 11\, and Social Justice 12. Suitable for Grades 8-12.
URL:https://writersfest.bc.ca/event/fierce-and-bold-heroines-of-ya-with-sarah-raughley-and-xiran-jay-zhao
LOCATION:Digital (YouTube)
CATEGORIES:Digital,Youth Program
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210917T223747Z
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SUMMARY:Pax\, Journey Home With Sara Pennypacker
DESCRIPTION:Following the international success of Amazon Best Book of the Year\, Pax\, Sara Pennypacker follows up with an anticipated sequel\, Pax: Journey Home\, in which Peter and his pet fox\, Pax\, must journey towards home\, healing\, and each other after a series of misadventures and challenges. Illustrated by celebrated artist Jon Klassen\, this is a captivating title for middle grades\, and will make for compelling storytelling followed by a Q&A with Pennypacker. \n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is included in a Digital Pass. The $100 pass includes access to the whole digital lineup in one convenient package. If you choose a pass\, there’s no need to book tickets individually or keep track of multiple emails. Click here if you’d like to purchase a Digital Pass instead of ordering a ticket to this event. \nThis event cannot be watched at our  in-person cinema\, The Nest. \nCheck out our Festival FAQ for Festival & box office information.\nView our full lineup or just our digital events \nThemes: Family\, nature\, environmental education\, friendship\, animals\, and social emotional learning.\nCurriculum Connections: English Language Arts 3-7\, Science 4-6\, and Social Studies 8. Suitable for Grades 3-7.
URL:https://writersfest.bc.ca/event/pax-journey-home-with-sara-pennypacker
LOCATION:Digital (YouTube)
CATEGORIES:Digital,Youth Program
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SUMMARY:Family Ties that Bind with Francisco Goldman\, Atticus Lish\, and Ruth Ozeki
DESCRIPTION:Often the heart of the matter\, stories of family underscore some of the most intimate and poignant moments in our lives. Delve into these ancestral tales and stories of modern familial dynamics. Francisco Goldman is one of the most important literary voices writing today. Monkey Boy is arguably one of his finest works—a stunning portrait of family\, and growing up Mexican-American in New York City. Atticus Lish\, a PEN/Faulkner winning author\, has penned a searing\, tender novel about parental relationships and the often-painful move into adulthood. The War for Gloria follows a young boy struggling to become a man\, and to protect his mother\, in a town beset by working class and affluent divides. Ruth Ozeki was a finalist for the Booker Prize with A Tale for the Time Being. She returns to the Festival with The Book of Form and Emptiness\, that grapples with loss\, growing up\, and our relationship with things\, as told through Benny Oh who’s hearing voices as he lives with his disturbed mother. \n\n\n\n\nModerated by Claudia Casper. \n\nThis event is Pay What You Can! Book a ticket to this event to receive a link to watch the livestream wherever you are. After the Festival\, you’ll also receive access to a recording of the event\, which will be available to rewatch for one week. \nThis event is included in a Digital Pass. The $100 pass includes access to the whole digital lineup in one convenient package. If you choose a pass\, there’s no need to book tickets individually or keep track of multiple emails. Click here if you’d like to purchase a Digital Pass instead of ordering a ticket to this event. \nThis event is also simulcast at our in-person cinema\, The Nest. Many of our digital events are also streaming onsite at The Nest. Please note that seating at this venue is first-come-first-served by donation at the door. Read more about The Nest Cinema. *You may watch cinema events in The Nest\, or stream comfortably from home. \nCheck out our Festival FAQ for Festival & box office information.\nView our full lineup or just our digital events
URL:https://writersfest.bc.ca/event/family-ties-that-bind-with-francisco-goldman-atticus-lish-and-ruth-ozeki
LOCATION:Cinema (The Nest) and At-Home Viewing
CATEGORIES:Cinema & Streaming
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SUMMARY:Freeman’s With Lauren Groff and Joshua Bennett
DESCRIPTION:Change. That ever-present\, essential\, inevitable part of life that we expect… and sometimes even embrace. The rapid\, universal change of the past 18 months—from a pandemic to political unrest—was felt in our work\, personal relationships; in every facet of our lives. Freeman’s\, an event that dovetails with the bi-annual journal of the same name\, discusses these changes of recent months\, and how we live with and adapt to change in our lives. Editor John Freeman is joined by Joshua Bennett (Owed) and Lauren Groff (Matrix) to explore two original pieces each author created for the journal\, and to muse on writing as a response and coping mechanism to change. Freeman’s is a highlight on the Writers Fest calendar for our regulars; always thought-provoking\, exquisitely literary\, and deeply human. \n\n\n\n\nModerated by John Freeman. \n\nJoshua Bennett (appearing virtually)\nLauren Groff (appearing in-person)\nJohn Freeman (appearing in-person)
URL:https://writersfest.bc.ca/event/freemans-with-lauren-groff-and-joshua-bennett
LOCATION:Waterfront Theatre\, 1412 Cartwright St.\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, BC V6H 3R7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Theatre Hybrid
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SUMMARY:Good Reads With Shashi Bhat\, Jael Richardson\, and Lisa Bird-Wilson
DESCRIPTION:Journey Prize Winner Shashi Bhat’s latest work is darkly funny\, moving\, and unsettling. The Most Precious Substance on Earth is a page-turning coming-of-age novel that explores how silence can shape a life. FOLD Festival Director and CBC q books columnist Jael Richardson already plays an important role in shaping Canadian literature. Her debut\, Gutter Child\, is a must-read dystopian novel set in a world where the most vulnerable must gain freedom by working off their debt to society. Lisa Bird-Wilson’s Probably Ruby is an audacious and brave work about an adopted woman’s search for her Indigenous identity. Join us for a must-listen conversation about three must-read titles this season. \n\n\n\n\nModerated by Jen Sookfong Lee. \n\n\n\n\n\nShashi Bhat (appearing in-person)\nJael Richardson (appearing in-person)\nLisa Bird-Wilson (appearing virtually)
URL:https://writersfest.bc.ca/event/good-reads-with-shashi-bhat-jael-richardson-and-lisa-bird-wilson
LOCATION:Revue Stage
CATEGORIES:Theatre Hybrid
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211020T193000
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SUMMARY:Hook\, Line\, and Sinker with  Carrie Jenkins\,  Silvia Moreno-Garcia\, and Sam Wiebe
DESCRIPTION:If only there was a word for that sense of anticipation and delight that comes with opening the cover of a new thriller\, knowing you’ll be spellbound for the next 300 pages. How do thriller writers create such suspense? These three different writers of mystery\, thriller\, and horror speak to how they create the propulsive books they do. Carrie Jenkins’ debut is a queer psychological thriller following Victoria\, paired with a police officer\, as they try to locate her best friend while finding a miasma of sexism and isolation along the way. Silvia Moreno-Garcia’s work is atmospheric from the first sentence. Her latest work\, Velvet Was the Night\, is a “delicious twisted treat for lovers of noir\,” set in 1970s Mexico City. Sam Wiebe is a beloved local writer and lauded thriller author. Hell and Gone: A Wakeland Novel explores the depths of Vancouver’s criminal underworld. We’re hooked. \n\n\n\n\nModerated by Rob Wiersema.
URL:https://writersfest.bc.ca/event/hook-line-and-sinker-with-carrie-jenkins-silvia-moreno-garcia-and-sam-wiebe
LOCATION:Performance Works
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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SUMMARY:Entre Nous with Elisa Shua Dusapin\, Valérie Perrin\, and Anne Serre
DESCRIPTION:The sensibilities and writings of Europe have captivated hearts since the continent began. Three of Europe’s most successful authors join the Writers Fest for an intimate conversation. Elisa Shua Dusapin won the Prix Robert-Walser\, Prix Alpha\, and the Prix Régine-Deforges for Winter in Sochko: a quiet\, enigmatic\, and atmospheric debut. Anne Serre’s fourteenth book\, The Beginners\, explores love as a form of greed\, when happily-married Anna falls in love at first sight with another: Thomas. Sensual and exhilarating\, moral and unforgettable\, it is another reminder of why Serre is one of the most respected authors in the world today. Valérie Perrin’s debut Fresh Water for Flowers was the bestselling book in Europe in 2020 and earned Perrin extensive accolades. Listen to these exceptional female authors share tales of craft and love with each other in their first language\, French\, with English subtitles. \nModerated by Michèle Smolkin. \n\nThis event is Pay What You Can! Book a ticket to this event to receive a link to watch the livestream wherever you are. After the Festival\, you’ll also receive access to a recording of the event\, which will be available to rewatch for one week. \nThis event is included in a Digital Pass. The $100 pass includes access to the whole digital lineup in one convenient package. If you choose a pass\, there’s no need to book tickets individually or keep track of multiple emails. Click here if you’d like to purchase a Digital Pass instead of ordering a ticket to this event. \nThis event is also simulcast at our in-person cinema\, The Nest. Many of our digital events are also streaming onsite at The Nest. Please note that seating at this venue is first-come-first-served by donation at the door. Read more about The Nest Cinema. *You may watch cinema events in The Nest\, or stream comfortably from home. \nCheck out our Festival FAQ for Festival & box office information.\nView our full lineup or just our digital events \n\n\nPresented in partnership with the Consulate General of France in Vancouver\, Alliance Francaise\, and the Consulate General of Switzerland in Vancouver.
URL:https://writersfest.bc.ca/event/entrenous
LOCATION:Cinema (The Nest) and At-Home Viewing
CATEGORIES:Cinema & Streaming
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SUMMARY:Cloud Cuckoo Land: Anthony Doerr in Conversation  with Marsha Lederman
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT\nPulitzer Prize-winning author Anthony Doerr’s books traverse continents and centuries but—most importantly—immerse us in some of the most complex\, difficult\, and beautiful dynamics humans have faced throughout history. His instant New York Times bestseller set in occupied France\, All The Light We Cannot See\, is a beloved favourite of readers worldwide. His latest\, Cloud Cuckoo Land\, follows multiple protagonists—from children fleeing a besieged city in 1453 to 14-year-old Konstance living in the mid-22nd century on an ark-like spaceship\, and others in between. What unites characters across centuries is a determination to survive and a hunger for stories. Doerr shares more about his passion for crafting tales that speak to what it means to be human with Globe and Mail journalist\, and Writers Fest veteran\, Marsha Lederman. \n\nAnthony Doerr (appearing virtually)\nMarsha Lederman (appearing in-person)
URL:https://writersfest.bc.ca/event/cloud-cuckoo-land-anthony-doerr-in-conversation-with-marsha-lederman
LOCATION:Waterfront Theatre\, 1412 Cartwright St.\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, BC V6H 3R7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Theatre Hybrid
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SUMMARY:The Great Bear: The Misewa  Saga with David A. Robertson
DESCRIPTION:David A. Robertson’s The Misewa Series blends Narnia-like world building with traditional Indigenous stories of the sky and constellations to produce an epic\, middle-grade fantasy series\, nominated for multiple awards and featured as a “Best Book” by media outlets across the country. The Great Bear is the second book\, following the bestselling The Barren Grounds\, in which Eli and Morgan journey once more to Misewa to visit their animal friends. In conversation with classrooms\, Robertson can speak to the inspiration behind an Indigenous fantasy series\, the lessons that his characters learn from others on their journey\, and some of the ways we can face challenges in our lifetimes. \n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is included in a Digital Pass. The $100 pass includes access to the whole digital lineup in one convenient package. If you choose a pass\, there’s no need to book tickets individually or keep track of multiple emails. Click here if you’d like to purchase a Digital Pass instead of ordering a ticket to this event. \nThis event cannot be watched at our  in-person cinema\, The Nest. \nCheck out our Festival FAQ for Festival & box office information.\nView our full lineup or just our digital events \nThemes: Fantasy\, Indigenous perspectives\, time travel\, friendship\, natural world\, and resilience.\nCurriculum Connections: English Language Arts 6-9\, and Social Studies 5-8. Suitable for Grades 5-8.
URL:https://writersfest.bc.ca/event/the-great-bear-the-misewa-saga-with-david-a-robertson
LOCATION:Digital (YouTube)
CATEGORIES:Digital,Youth Program
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SUMMARY:Marvellous Stories for YA with  Susin Nielsen and Peyton Thomas
DESCRIPTION:Spend a captivating hour with a highly-celebrated children’s writer and an emerging author spotlighted as one to watch. Susin Nielsen is a favourite of the Festival; a Governor General’s Literary Award-winning author whose stories balance whimsy and sincerity. In her latest\, Tremendous Things\, Wilbur hopes to replace humiliation with true romance on a band trip to Paris\, the City of Love. Peyton Thomas’ Both Sides Now is a warm and witty novel about a trans teen finding his place in the world. Finch is ready to win the National Speech and Debate Tournament\, but standing in the way is the final topic for debate: transgender rights. Will he need to argue against his own humanity? Or is who you are not up for debate? Audiences will hear from each of these authors in conversation on stories which celebrate authenticity and love. \n\n\n\n\nModerated by Tanya Lloyd Kyi. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is included in a Digital Pass. The $100 pass includes access to the whole digital lineup in one convenient package. If you choose a pass\, there’s no need to book tickets individually or keep track of multiple emails. Click here if you’d like to purchase a Digital Pass instead of ordering a ticket to this event. \nThis event cannot be watched at our  in-person cinema\, The Nest. \nCheck out our Festival FAQ for Festival & box office information.\nView our full lineup or just our digital events \nThemes: Friendship\, intergenerational community\, humour\, identity\, and transgender rights.\nCurriculum Connections: English Language Arts 8-9\, Spoken Language 10-12\, Explorations in Social Studies 11\, Social Justice 12\, Career Education\, and Physical and Health Education 8-9. Suitable for Grades 8-12.
URL:https://writersfest.bc.ca/event/marvellous-stories-for-ya-with-susin-nielsen-and-peyton-thomas
LOCATION:Digital (YouTube)
CATEGORIES:Digital,Youth Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211021T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211021T140000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210917T223831Z
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SUMMARY:Linked With Gordon Korman
DESCRIPTION:Gordon Korman proves time and again why he’s such a beloved author through the 80+ books and 28 million copies he’s sold. In his latest work\, Linked\, three friends deal with the consequences of hate-speech vandalism in their school when a swastika is discovered. Michael is the first person to see it\, so he’s the first suspect. But Link\, who’s popular\, is expected by everyone else to figure it out. Dana’s the only Jewish girl in town\, and now everyone’s treating her like an outsider. Korman shows readers that the most common question—Who did it?—isn’t nearly as important as why. In an immersive\, thought-provoking\, and highly-engaging presentation\, Korman shares the themes of this compelling new book for middle grade students. \n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is included in a Digital Pass. The $100 pass includes access to the whole digital lineup in one convenient package. If you choose a pass\, there’s no need to book tickets individually or keep track of multiple emails. Click here if you’d like to purchase a Digital Pass instead of ordering a ticket to this event. \nThis event cannot be watched at our  in-person cinema\, The Nest. \nCheck out our Festival FAQ for Festival & box office information.\nView our full lineup or just our digital events \nThemes: Paleontology\, anti-racism\, anti-Semitism\, the Holocaust\, mystery\, and humour.\nCurriculum Connections: English Language Arts 3-7\, Physical and Health Education 4-7\, and Social Studies 4-7. Suitable for Grades 3-7.
URL:https://writersfest.bc.ca/event/linked-with-gordon-korman
LOCATION:Digital (YouTube)
CATEGORIES:Digital,Youth Program
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SUMMARY:The Vanishing Half: Brit Bennett in Conversation with Jael Richardson
DESCRIPTION:Brit Bennett’s second novel\, The Vanishing Half\, achieved what many authors can only fathom: a page-turning\, instant summer classic and a remarkable story of literary merit. Assured\, magnetic\, dazzling: the title may suggest disappearing but Bennett is now a major name\, a centrepiece\, of US contemporary literature. She speaks with FOLD Festival Director and author of Gutter Child\, Jael Richardson\, about her tale of race and family. The Vignes twin sisters are identical but when they run away from a small\, southern Black community\, their daily lives as adults become radically different as one lives as a black woman and the other passes as white. Bennett has written extensively about racism\, protest\, and social justice\, and has been featured in the most prominent media outlets in the continent. This is an opportunity to hear from a bold\, exacting mind about topics that matter most.  \n \nThis event is Pay What You Can! Book a ticket to this event to receive a link to watch the livestream wherever you are. After the Festival\, you’ll also receive access to a recording of the event\, which will be available to rewatch for one week. \nThis event is included in a Digital Pass. The $100 pass includes access to the whole digital lineup in one convenient package. If you choose a pass\, there’s no need to book tickets individually or keep track of multiple emails. Click here if you’d like to purchase a Digital Pass instead of ordering a ticket to this event. \nThis event cannot be watched at our  in-person cinema\, The Nest. \nCheck out our Festival FAQ for Festival & box office information.\nView our full lineup or just our digital events
URL:https://writersfest.bc.ca/event/the-vanishing-half-brit-bennett-in-conversation-with-jael-richardson
LOCATION:Digital (YouTube)
CATEGORIES:Digital
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SUMMARY:Heaven\, Breasts and Eggs: Mieko Kawakami in Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Mieko Kawakami is more than a bestselling\, internationally lauded author. She has transformed awareness of\, and debate about\, feminism in Japan\, gracefully weaving between the roles of cultural critic\, philosopher\, and literary phenom. As The Guardian summarizes\, “Kawakami has made her name articulating womanhood in Japan better than any living author.” Most Western audiences were first introduced to her through Breasts and Eggs: a story of three women navigating patriarchy and the lack of reproductive autonomy it inflicts (amongst other things). Heaven\, originally written in 2009 and launched in English for the first time this year\, explores the experience of adolescence. This is an opportunity to hear from someone Haruki Murakami has said “is always ceaselessly growing and evolving\,” and possibly one of the most exciting writers of the 21st century. Kawakami joins Christina Laffin\, Associate Professor in the Department of Asian Studies at the University of British Columbia\, in conversation. \n\nThis event is Pay What You Can! Book a ticket to this event to receive a link to watch the livestream wherever you are. After the Festival\, you’ll also receive access to a recording of the event\, which will be available to rewatch for one week. \nThis event is included in a Digital Pass. The $100 pass includes access to the whole digital lineup in one convenient package. If you choose a pass\, there’s no need to book tickets individually or keep track of multiple emails. Click here if you’d like to purchase a Digital Pass instead of ordering a ticket to this event. \nThis event is also simulcast at our in-person cinema\, The Nest. Many of our digital events are also streaming onsite at The Nest. Please note that seating at this venue is first-come-first-served by donation at the door. Read more about The Nest Cinema. *You may watch cinema events in The Nest\, or stream comfortably from home. \nCheck out our Festival FAQ for Festival & box office information.\nView our full lineup or just our digital events
URL:https://writersfest.bc.ca/event/heaven-breasts-and-eggs-mieko-kawakami-in-conversation
LOCATION:Cinema (The Nest) and At-Home Viewing
CATEGORIES:Cinema & Streaming
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