On May 4, 2019, we welcomed an enthusiastic group of emerging Vancouver writers to our My Roots Free Writing Workshop for immigrants who shared their stories on belonging & home with author and facilitator Aislinn Hunter.
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Youth Book Corner: June Recommendations
Our Youth Writing Contest concluded recently with bestselling author Monique Gray Smith selecting two winners. Thank you to all the students who submitted their stories to us.
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We Love Local Bookstores: Massy Books
Independent bookstores in Vancouver are the foundation of our thriving community, not to mention places to while away hours browsing (and buying!). In this new series, we speak with some of the booksellers, owners and champions in stories across the city.
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We Love Local Booksellers: Book Warehouse Main Street
Independent bookstores in Vancouver are the foundation of our thriving community, not to mention places to while away hours browsing (and buying!). In this new series, we speak with some of the booksellers, owners and champions in stores across the city.
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Community Events: May and June 2019
Check out these exciting literary events coming up. Remember to submit your own event here.
CBC’s Booked at VPL: Esi Edugyan
Saturday, June 1 at 2pm
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Read MoreYouth Book Corner: May Recommendations
Our Outreach Coordinator Leena Desai shares three of this May’s top reads.
Top Pick for Elementary:
The Mostly True Story of Pudding Tat, Adventure Cat
by Caroline Adderson
The Mostly True Story of Pudding Tat, Adventuring Cat follows a titular tabby as he and his friend, a flea, adventure around the world in 1901.
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