vancouver

Friday, September 28 to Sunday, September 30, 2012

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2011

  • Banyen Books & Sound

    Author reading and book signing. Banyen Books & Sound is located at 3608 W. 4th Avenue, Vancouver.

  • Historic Joy Kogawa House

    Meet the new writer-in-residence and learn to collage buttons. Historic Joy Kogawa House is located at 1450 W. 64th Avenue, Vancouver.


SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

  • Carnegie Centre

    A full day of workshops, readings, and talks at the Carnegie Centre on the downtown east side.


SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2011

  • Mainstage

    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.

  • Magazine Life Tent

    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!

  • Authors Tent

    Listen to and meet some of the biggest stars on the West Coast literary scene and discover fresh new voices all under one roof on Homer Street.

  • Canada Writes

    Popular, bestselling and thought-provoking reads ranging from murder and burlesque to environmentalism and astrology.

  • Poetry Tent

    Experience the power of great poetry to convey a complexity of emotions in these readings by established and emerging writers. Don’t forget to visit the Poetry in Transit bus at Hamilton and Robson.

  • Kids Tent

    Geared to ages 6 and up, the Kids Tent on Literacy Lane (Hamilton Street) is the place to be, with great Canadian literature for readers  of all levels.

  • Raise-a-Reader Corner

    Picture books, storytelling and more for the whole family, especially ages 0–7. Travel to distant lands, sing and dance, explore First Nations culture, and discover great local food on Literacy Lane (Hamilton Street).

  • Writing Talks

    Located inside the library, downstairs in the Peter Kaye Room. Focusing on writing and publishing, these special sessions fill up quickly, so early queuing is recommended.

  • Word Talks

    Downstairs in the library, in the Alma Van Dusen Room. Discover writing tips, learn how to make a business plan, and get marketing hints.

  • Visual Exhibits

    Located in the library, in the moat downstairs and the promenade upstairs. Take in exhibits displaying the visual component to books and magazines.

  • The Word Under The Street

    Local alternative comic book artists and illustrated zine producers. Downstairs in the Alice MacKay Room.

Historic Joy Kogawa House

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  • 7:00 - 9:00 pm :: Make a Collage Button with Laura Bucci
    and meet Susan Crean, Historic Joy Kogawa House Writer-in-Residence

    Join crafter Laura Bucci at Historic Joy Kogawa House to create collage buttons using text and a variety of other materials. Crafters of all levels are welcome to attend this FREE button-making workshop. During the workshop, members of the community will have the opportunity to meet Susan Crean, who will entertain crafters with daring tales of her plans as writer-in-residence.
    Books will be available for sale and signing, and refreshments will be served. Buttons and collage materials will be provided free of charge, but donations are appreciated!

This event is part of a community celebration to welcome non-fiction writer Susan Crean as the 2011 writer-in-residence at Historic Joy Kogawa House. Susan Crean arrives from Toronto on September 15 to spend three months living and working in the former childhood home of Joy Kogawa.