The Georgia Straight proudly sponsors Word Vancouver

by The Georgia Straight Staff on September 15th, 2016 at 10:00 AM

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From September 21 to 25, Word Vancouver hits various Vancouver venues.

The annual celebration of reading and writing features Canadian authors and book, magazine, and comics exhibitors taking part in readings, panel discussions, professional-development workshops, entertainment, site performers, the exhibitor marketplace, and colouring stations.

Festivalgoers can expect to see authors such as Lynn Johnston, Joy Kogawa, Anosh Irani, Ujjal Dosanjh, Paul Yee, Ronald Wright, Yasuko Thanh, Jen Sookfong Lee, Bif Naked, Carmen Aguirre, bill bissett, Daphne Marlatt, Wayde Compton, Caroline Adderson, Lorelei Bachman, Renée Sarojini Saklikar, and Faith Erin Hicks.

This year, venues include the Emerald, Banyen Books and Sound, the Cottage Bistro, Christianne's Lyceum of Literature and Art, the Historic Joy Kogawa House, the HiVE, Carnegie Community Centre, CBC Studio 700, and Library Square.

Admission to Word Vancouver is free. To find out more, check out the event's blog and official program guide.