Thank you to everyone who helped make our 15th annual festival a huge success! We hope you enjoyed a day jam-packed with author readings, exhibits, performances, and all-round literary mayhem.
What's On The Street?
You don't want to miss a thing! So make sure to watch our What's On pages for full and detailed schedules of what's happening during the festival.
Special News: We're teaming up with the Vancouver Global ComedyFest on our Mainstage to present an exciting and entertaining roster of comedy skits and musical performances. Check back soon for performer line-ups and schedule of events!
Family Fun
There is lots going on all over the festival for families. Check out book and magazine exhibitors in the Marketplace; take in a YA reading, or storytelling by a local librarian; and check out the Family Literacy Tent. You don't want to miss a thing so check out our Family Page as well as the What's On schedules!
Celebrate Literacy
The Word on the Street Vancouver is dedicated to promoting reading and literacy throughout the community.
On Hamilton Street (aka Literacy Lane) you will find our Family Literacy Tent full of information and activities for the whole family. The Family Literacy Tent encourages adult literacy and encourages children to develop a lifelong passion for writing and reading.
