Lara Okihiro announces the publication of Obaasan's Boots
Lara OkihiroPOSTED: Nov 6, 2023
New Publication
Lara Okihiro is thrilled to announce the publication of Obaasan's Boots, her children’s novel based on her family’s experience of internment as Japanese Canadians, and co-written with her cousin,… More
It says here that if you're in Toronto on Nov. 7, you should join, ahem, "renowned author Ken McGoogan and Adventure Canada" for an evening of exploration, history, music, and culture. A slideshow, a… More
UBC Job Posting: Assistant or Associate Professor in Black Speculative Writing
| POSTED: Nov 2, 2023Employment or Volunteer Opportunity
The UBC School of Creative Writing is seeking an established or promising Black speculative writer with a focus on the Black diaspora and an interest in cross-disciplinary collaboration. Expertise in… More
"Sacrifice of the Sisters Lot" Debut Novel Reading at Little Ghosts Books, Toronto
| POSTED: Nov 1, 2023Literary Reading or Event
On November 12th, author Chris Kuriata will read from his debut novel "Sacrifice of the Sisters Lot" at Little Ghost Bookstore, 930 Dundas St. W, from 1pm to 3 pm. About the book: "Drawing from… More
Arjan Singh Bath Award for contributions to Punjabi literature
Nadeem ParmarPOSTED: Nov 1, 2023
Member Activity
Kalwant Nadeem Parmar was honoured to receive the Arjan Singh Bath award on October 9, 2023. The award, bestowed by Sukhi Bath Motors, recognizes individuals who have distinguished themselves… More
Dual Book Launch with Guests - Double Lives and Lovely Afternoons - Online
/Patti Flather | POSTED: Nov 1, 2023Literary Reading or Event
Free public reading on zoom hosted by Vancouver's Massy Arts Society, featuring authors Kevin Chong, Patti Flather, Christine Quintana and Marcus Youssef. Register with Massy Arts Society on Facebook… More
I am pleased to share that my poem, "Song Without Nouns," was posted online on October 31 as part of the League of Canadian Poets Poetry Pause series: www.poets.ca , search for my name. To subscribe… More
Beth Follett and Ronna Bloom talk A POSSIBLE TRUST: The Poetry of Ronna Bloom, Selected with an Introduction by Phil Hall
Ronna Bloom | POSTED: Nov 1, 2023Literary Reading or Event
Beth Follett was Ronna Bloom's publisher and editor at Pedlar Press for over seventeen years. Now, with the release by Wilfrid Laurier University Press of Ronna's new Selected Poems, they have A LOT… More
Keiko Honda launched her debut memoir, Accidental Blooms, published by Caitlin Press
Keiko HondaPOSTED: Oct 31, 2023
New Publication
Keiko Honda is thrilled to announce her debut memoir, Accidental Blooms. This deeply touching memoir celebrates the unexpected beauty of life. Her book has been chosen as one of CBC's 46… More
Pauline Holdstock's CONFESSIONS WITH KEITH has been awarded the 2023 City of Victoria Butler Book Prize More
