Your contribution helps us present acclaimed writers from around the world in events for readers, at the Festival and year round.
Your gift also supports Spreading the Word, our education program for grades K – 12 students—at the Festival and in the classroom.
By becoming a Friend of the Festival, you make a vital contribution to our success. There are great benefits too!
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Please join us for the 23rd Vancouver International Writers & Readers Festival, October 19-24, 2010 on Granville Island.
An educational initiative of the Vancouver International Readers & Writers Festival
Bring writers into your classroom with performances taped live at the 2006 Vancouver International Writers & Readers Festival.
Featuring Maggie de Vries and a special message from Rick Hansen.
After living for 177 years in the Fraser River, Big Fish, a sturgeon, has some mighty tales to tell. Maggie de Vries weaves together fact, science and imagination to tell the story of this quiet heroine. Suitable for grades 2-6. Study Guide.
Featuring Stephan Cloutier and Dennis Foon
Moderator: Glynis Leyshon
Two award-winning playwrights, an actor and a seasoned theatre director get together to show (and act out) how the written word is brought to life. Suitable for grades 8-12. Study Guide.
Available free to BC schools and libraries. Includes a study guide for each event.
For more information call 604 681 6330.
This initiative is sponsored by:
