It’s Festival Central here at the steps of the South Plaza! The Word On The Street Vancouver presents an exciting and entertaining roster of performances.
These panel discussions, demonstrations and performances will introduce audiences to the exciting world of Canadian magazine publishing. Free samples, subscriptions and special deals on offer!
Listen to some of the biggest stars on the West Coast literary scene and discover fresh new voices all under one roof!
Popular, bestselling and thought-provoking reads ranging from “greening” your family to creating the quintessentially Canadian guitar to our fascination with British Columbia’s wild places.
Experience Culture Days and all your favourite CBC personalities on the CBC Plaza.
Experience the power of great poetry to convey a complexity of emotions in these readings by established and emerging writers.
Take a break and test drive a Sony e-Reader.
Geared to children and young adults aged 7 and up, the Kids, Tweens & Teens Tent is the place to be for all that’s fun and happening in Canadian children’s literature!
Picture book authors for the youngest members of your family, plus storytelling by children’s librarians from the Lower Mainland representing the InterLINK Children’s Services Committee. Ages 0-4.
These special events fill up quickly so early queuing is recommended. All take place inside the Library, downstairs in the Peter Kaye Room.
Located in the library, in the moat downstairs and the promenade upstairs. Take in exhibits displaying the visual component to books and magazines.
Local alternative comic book artists and 'zines. Including exhibitors, events, readings, and presentations. Inside the Library, Alma Van Dusen Room downstairs
We're proud to announce our 2010 Festival Programming.
Click on a tent location on the left to see various events and times.
For detailed updates and closer looks at the books, authors, panels, and talks available at The Word On The Street Vancouver, please visit our blog and follow us on Twitter!
