Tuesday, October 22

Imagine!

Susan Coyne 10–11:30 am
PTC Studio
$10.50 / $6 for student groups
This event is at maximum capacity.

Let your imagination run free as Susan Coyne tells you how she discovered little people in the garden between her parents’ summer home and the neighbours’ cottage. Susan will talk about her book, Kingfisher Days.

Suitable for grades 3 to 5 and lovers of fairies, goblins and other wee characters.

Two Cool for School

Paul Yee 10–11:30 am
Arts Club Revue Theatre
$10.50 / $6 for student groups

Poet-/songwriter Robert Priest and master storyteller Paul Yee will entertain and delight young audiences in an engaging morning of fun, singing and stories. Ticket proceeds from this event will go towards The Vancouver Sun Raise-aA-Reader ?Fundcampaign.

Suitable for grades K to 3 and songwriters, poets and children’s storytellers.

Red Hot Hip Hop

1–2:30 pm
Waterfront Theatre
$10.50 / $6 for student groups
This event is at maximum capacity.

From the streets of the city, CBC Radio One and the Vancouver Writers Festival present a Festival first. Indigenous writers, poets and playwrights from Australia, Canada and New Zealand and local hip hop artists jam together on what it means to be indigenous in the 21st century. Don’t miss this opportunity to groove with a whole new concept of mixing music and words.

Wednesday, October 23

Tigers in Town

Eric Walters 10–11:30 am
Arts Club Granville Island Stage
$10.50 + $2 Arts Club surcharge / $6 for student groups

Nationally acclaimed and prolific author of twenty-one award winning novels, Eric Walters has come to town to ‘change your life’. Popular with teachers and kids Eric will read and talk about his new ‘Tiger’ series and about how he uses real life experiences to tell his stories.

Suitable for grades 5 to 8 and adventure fans and seekers of traditional paths.

As Long as the Rivers Flow

Larry Loyie and Constance Brissenden 10–11:30 am
Arts Club Revue Theatre
$10.50 + $1.50 Arts Club surcharge / $6 for student groups

Based on the true story of Larry Loyie’s kokum (grandmother), we discover the nature of survival and traditional Cree ways before native children were sent to schools away from their families and cultural roots. Join Larry, his co-author Constance Brissenden, and illustrator Heather D. Holmlund as they tell us how they created this incredible book together.

Suitable for grades 3 to 6.

This event is sponsored by The Hamber Foundation.

The Acadian and The Troubador

Robert Priest 10–11:30 am
Performance Works
$10.50 / $6 for student groups

Poetry and prose and anything goes with Diane Carmel L?ger and Robert Priest. Join them for a morning of fun, songs and stories that inspire young children to love and respect their environment.

Suitable for grades K to 3.

Infinis Sourires

Mich?le Marineau 10–11:30 am
PTC Studio
$10.50 / $6 for student groups
This event is at maximum capacity.

L’auteure de livres pour enfants ? succ?s Mich?le Marineau s’entretiendra avec les jeunes enfants des m?saventures de Gofrette et du plaisir de prendre un bon chocolat chaud, et lira des extraits de ses derniers livres.

Pour les ?l?ves de la maternelle ? la troisi?me ann?e. Cet ?v?nement se tiendra exclusivement en fran?ais; il y aura beaucoup de possibilit?s d’interaction entre les ?l?ves et l’auteure.

Contes cajuns et contes qu?b?cois

Zachary Richard 10–11:30 am
Waterfront Theatre
$10.50 / $6 for student groups
This event is at maximum capacity.

Deux auteurs provenant de deux pays diff?rents racontent des fables et des histoires universelles s’adressant aux enfants de tous ?ges. Les aventures de T?l?sphore et de ‘Tit Edvard, les aventures et les m?saventures de Marilou Polaire et bien d’autres encore divertiront et instruiront les ?l?ves et les enseignants.

Pour les ?l?ves de la quatri?me ? la huiti?me ann?e. Cet ?v?nement se tiendra exclusivement en fran?ais; il y aura beaucoup de possibilit?s d’interaction entre les ?l?ves et l’auteure.

Teenage Rebellion—Then and Now

Moderator: Hal Wake
Laisha Rosnau 1–2:30 pm
Arts Club Revue Theatre
$10.50 + $1.50 Arts Club surcharge / $6 for student groups
This event is at maximum capacity.

Susan Musgrave, Teresa McWhirter and Laisha Rosnau all have first-hand knowledge of the agonies and ecstasies of teenage rebellion. From their own personal experiences to the books they have written, join these writers for give some insight into how to connect with the issues of adolescent angst. Lots of opportunity to ask questions and share your own stories.

Suitable for grades 9 to 12 and for confused parents.

The New Generation

Moderator: Denise Ryan
Guillaume Vigneault 1–2:30 pm
PTC Studio
$10.50 / $6 for student groups
This event is at maximum capacity.

This is a perfect opportunity to hear from some of the hot and hip young generation of new writers. Their current books cover interests ranging from sumo wrestling to desperate relationships, coming of age, and the petty details of a so-so life. Young readers are sure to be turned on by this eclectic group of wordsmiths.

Suitable for grades 9 to 12.

O? ce chemin m?ne-t-il?

Zachary Richard 1–2:30 pm
Waterfront Theatre
$10.50 / $6 for student groups

Joignez-vous ? ces deux auteurs extraordinaires qui partageront avec nous leurs romans, leur po?sie ainsi que leurs paroles de chansons et qui nous transporteront sur des chemins imaginaires (Chlifa), dans des voyages r?els et des cheminements personnels—vers des lieux, une identit?, quelques dangers et peut-?tre de nouveaux mondes.

Pour les ?l?ves de la neuvi?me ? la douzi?me ann?e. Cet ?v?nement se tiendra exclusivement en fran?ais; il y aura beaucoup de possibilit?s d’interaction entre les ?l?ves et les auteurs.

Thursday, October 24

Past and Present

Paul Yee 10–11:30 am
Arts Club Granville Island Stage
$10.50 + $2 Arts Club surcharge / $6 for student groups

Students and teachers are sure to be engaged by award-winning storytellers Mich?le Marineau and Paul Yee. Come and enjoy a morning of tales of immigrants journeying to North America both from both the past and the present.

Suitable for grades 3 to 6.

As Long as the Rivers Flow

Larry Loyie and Constance Brissenden 10–11:30 am
Arts Club Revue Theatre
$10.50 + $1.50 Arts Club surcharge / $6 for student groups

Another opportunity to hear Cree elder Larry Loyie, his co-author Constance Brissenden and illustrator Heather D. Holmlund describe how, together, they created As Long as the Rivers Flow.

Suitable for grades 3 to 6.

This event is sponsored by The Hamber Foundation.

Histories, Mysteries and Series

Eric Walters 10–11:30 am
Performance Works
$10.50 / $6 for student groups
This event is at maximum capacity.

What makes series books so popular and fascinating to young readers? Linda Bailey and Eric Walters are more than qualified to answer this question. Linda is the author of the popular Stevie Diamond mystery series as well as a wonderful collection of historical adventure travel books. Eric Walters’ current books are a series about Sarah and Nicholas Fraser who get caught up in mysterious goings-on at zoo camp. Linda and Eric are both prolific and award winning authors who have a lot of fun engaging young readers as they share their stories.

Suitable for grades 3 to 6.

Une fen?tre dans ma t?te

Raymond Plante 10–11:30 am
PTC Studio
$10.50 / $6 for student groups

Ce titre, celui de l’un des premiers livres pour enfants de Raymond Plante, donne le ton ? cet ?v?nement au cours duquel il partagera avec nous ses personnages, leurs bonheurs et leurs malheurs, qu’il imagine dans sa t?te, qu’il met sur papier et dont il nous fera la lecture pour notre plus grand plaisir.

Pour les ?l?ves de la maternelle ? la troisi?me ann?e. Il y aura beaucoup de possibilit?s d’interaction entre les ?l?ves et les auteurs.

De l’Acadie ? la Louisiane

Zachary Richard 10–11:30 am
Waterfront Theatre
$10.50 / $6 for student groups

L’auteure acadienne Diane Carmel L?ger a ?crit de nombreuses histoires pour les jeunes; le po?te et chanteur cadien Zachary Richard en a ?crit une—pour sa fille Sarah lorsqu’elle avait dix ans—qu’il partagera avec nous. Ces auteurs ? l’h?ritage commun, s?par?s g?ographiquement par des milliers de kilom?tres, r?jouiront les jeunes ?l?ves en lisant des extraits de quelques-unes de leurs œuvres.

Pour les ?l?ves de la quatri?me ? la huiti?me ann?e. Cet ?v?nement se tiendra exclusivement en fran?ais; il y aura beaucoup de possibilit?s d’interaction entre les ?l?ves et les auteurs.

From Coast to Coast

Moderator: John Burns
Nancy Richler 1–2:30 pm
Arts Club Granville Island Stage
$10.50 + $2 Arts Club surcharge / $6 for student groups

This is another perfect opportunity to hear from the new crop of writers who are making a mark on the literary scene. Their books cover interests ranging from globe-trotting quests of mythic proportions to irresistible fiction about modern young people, and from mastery of the unspoken to love and revolution in turn-of-the-century Russia. Young readers can learn a lot from this eclectic group of authors.

Suitable for grades 9 to 12.

History: Fact or Fiction?

Moderator: Hal Wake
Sarah Waters 1–2:30 pm
Arts Club Revue Theatre
$10.50 + $1.50 Arts Club surcharge / $6 for student groups

From the claustrophobic minutiae of Victorian England, to the shores of Canada and its bleak northern tundra, to early 20th twentieth-century New York, —all are visited in these four writers’ sweeping historical epics. Come hear them read from their books and discuss how they got hooked into on writing historical fiction.

Suitable grades 9 to 12 and fans of the genre.

Other Lands, Different Views

Moderator: Gail Tsukiyama
David Malouf 1–2:30 pm
Performance Works
$10.50 / $6 for student groups

These three acclaimed fiction writers take us into the immigrant experience, drawing on exotic locales and taking us to the edge of the contradictions in life. Moving to another culture creates all kinds of questions: What will the new neighbourhood be like? Will people like me? Will they understand the way I speak? These are just some of the questions issues that will be discussed in this informative session. Lots of opportunity for interaction.

Suitable for grades 9 to 12.

Following in Their Footsteps

Moderator: Sheryl MacKay
Cassandra Pybus 1–2:30 pm
PTC Studio
$10.50 / $6 for student groups

Tony Horwitz recreates the glory days of mapping the world as he retraces the legendary voyages of Captain Cook in Blue Latitudes. Travel Share travel and adventure at high altitude as Cassandra Pybus follows in the footsteps of the woman who endeavoured to walk from New York to Russia via the Yukon and Alaska. Come and enjoy a lively, amusing afternoon of readings and adventure stories as these two writers discuss the whys and wherefores of their respective books.

Suitable for grades 9 to12 and literary travel writing enthusiasts.

H?ros et idoles

Guillaume Vigneault 1–2:30 pm
Waterfront Theatre
$10.50 / $6 for student groups

Deux auteurs pour lesquels l’?criture semble ?tre un acte parfaitement naturel liront des extraits de leurs romans et partageront leurs id?es ? propos de la langue, de l’?criture et de l’?merveillement.

Pour les ?l?ves de la neuvi?me ? la douzi?me ann?e. Cet ?v?nement se tiendra exclusivement en fran?ais; il y aura beaucoup de possibilit?s d’interaction entre les ?l?ves et les auteurs.

Friday, October 25

Mysteries to Die For

Moderator: Stephen E. Miller
Andrew Pyber 10–11:30 am
Arts Club Granville Island Stage
$10.50 + $2 Arts Club surcharge/$6 for student groups

With all the current fascination with crime scene investigations, this event is perfect for fans of mystery writing. These writers will discuss and share their views on writing about the darkest recesses of our psyches.

Focus on Critical Writing

Moderator: Hal Wake
*Neil Bissoondath 10–11:30 am
Arts Club Revue Theatre
$10.50 + $1.50 Arts Club surcharge/$6 for student groups
This event is at maximum capacity.

These three authors excel at critical thinking and writing and have a deep fascination with the ways that environment helps determine their destiny. Looking at issues of racism, religion and immigration, this is sure to be an event to broaden your perspective and challenge your mind.

This event is sponsored by The Caldwell Partners.

What Do The Kids Want?

Moderator: Allison Sullings
Paul Yee 10–11:30 am
Performance Works
$10.50/$6 for student groups.

A Festival veteran and two Festival first-timers come together in a morning dedicated to discussing current trends in the lives of our children and youth. Linda Bailey, Eric Walters and Paul Yee certainly have many years of experience and many anecdotes to tell about reaching out to young minds.

This event will interest educators, parents and all those interested in the development of literary minds.

Behind the Scenes

Moderator: *Bill Millerd
C.C.? Humphreys 10–11:30 am
PTC Studio
$10.50/$6 for student groups

From treading the boards to pounding the keys, Susan Coyne and C.C. Humphreys have successful other lives as actors. How does the drama of their books inform their acting instincts?

Bill Millerd will lead you in an interactive and engaging discussion about how the drama of acting transfers to drama on the page.

Imagining in (Sur)real Time

Moderator: Marc Fournier
Michel Faber 8–9:30pm
Waterfront Theatre
$10.50/$6 for student groups

Literary surrealism is often challenging. However, these two festival first-timers are masters of the craft. Blurred timelines, disappearing characters and brilliant styling are all aspects of their work. If you have a bent for the unusual and are interested in new avant- garde fiction, this is the event for you.

Mini Poetry Bash

Hosted by: Brad Cran
Sheri-D Wilson 1–2:30 pm
Arts Club Granville Island Stage
$10.50 + $2 Arts Club surcharge / $6 for student groups

The Mini Poetry Bash is an annual Festival favourite enjoyed by the avid poetry fans of the city. This year the Festival features six accomplished poets from around the globe reading their work.

Vincenzi’s Honour

Penny Vincenzi 1–2:30 pm
Arts Club Revue Theatre
$10.50 + $1.50 Arts Club surcharge / $6 for student groups

From Harrod’s library and Vogue magazine to international bestselling author, Penny Vincenzi has many great stories to tell about her varied writing career. With a sardonic sense of the absurd and a lifetime of raising children and starting one publishing venture after the other, Penny is sure to garner lots of laughs and provide an entertaining afternoon.

Is Happiness Being Canadian?

Will Ferguson 1–2:30 pm
PTC Studio
$10.50 / $6 for student groups
This event is at maximum capacity.

Will Ferguson’s bestselling debut novel, HappinessTM, is an international publishing sensation. It won the Stephen Leacock Award Memorial Medal for Humour in 2002. He also co-authored the national bestseller How to Be a Canadian: Even if You Already Are One. Come and enjoy Will’s particular brand of humour as he tickles your patriotic sensibility.

Memories Are Magic

David Reynolds 1–2:30 pm
Waterfront Theatre
$10.50 / $6 for student groups

Childhood memories are very potent, especially when they are transformed into page-turning, readable books. Susan Coyne’s Kingfisher Days and David Reynolds’ Swan River are each based on early recollections, and both received critical acclaim upon publication. For anyone interested in engrossing memoir and in writing your own story, this event is sure to please.

This event is sponsored by Blake, Cassels & Graydon.