The Vancouver Writers Festival runs October 21 – 27 in Vancouver. There are many exceptional events below we’ve highlighted 3 events that are kid-friendly.
YA Rising:
Full of immersive, emotional trials, young adult novels are beloved by readers of all ages for tackling issues of identity and belonging with spirit and passion. Three of YA’s most exciting voices are from our own province: Nafiza Azad (The Candle and the Flame), Sabina Khan (The Love and Lies of Rukhsana Ali) and Governor General’s Award winner Kit Pearson (Be My Love). In this enchanting afternoon event, these cherished writers share their newest works, the inspiration behind them, their own insights on why YA transcends boundaries to captivate diverse audiences and where the genre will go next. Together, they demonstrate the undeniable power this genre has to change hearts and empower readers.
Price: Free (pay what you can) A portion of tickets are available to reserve in advance. Tickets will also be available at the door.
When: Saturday, October 26, 2019
Time: 2:00pm – 3:30pm
Where: The NEST (formerly Studio 1398)
Address: 3rd Floor, Festival House, 1398 Cartwright Street, Vancouver
Phone: 604.681.6300
Website: www.writersfest.bc.ca
An Earthling’s Guide to Outer Space:
Join one of CBC’s most beloved personalities, Bob McDonald, for a mind-expanding, imagination-popping exploration of the universe. Answering some of our biggest questions about life on our big blue planet and our galactic neighbours—from Martian caves to storm clouds on Jupiter to the nebulae at the far end of the universe—he’ll share behind-the-scenes-at-the-space-station facts. You’ll find out how to become an astronaut, what dark matter really is, how an asteroid actually wiped out the dinosaurs, and more. Few can combine a love for rigorous scientific method with joyful, witty explorations quite like a science journalist. Audience members of all ages will be thrilled by his down-to-earth explorations of the stars.
Price: Free (pay what you can) A portion of tickets are available to reserve in advance. Tickets will also be available at the door.
When: Saturday, October 26, 2019
Time: 10:30am – 12:00pm
Where: Granville Island Stage (Arts Club)
Address: 1585 Johnston Street, Vancouver
Phone: 604.681.6300
Website: www.writersfest.bc.ca
A Morning of Cozy Classics:
Whether Pride and Prejudice or The Empire Strikes Back, Holman Wang’s beautifully-detailed books abridge literary and cinematic classics into just 12 words and 12 needle-felted images. These original, exquisite and joyful interpretations have earned accolades in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, People, and The Globe & Mail, amongst others. Who would guess that Wang is also a lawyer by day? In this family-friendly event, the felt artist and author shares how he discovered his passion for children’s books, creates his art and juggles careers. He’ll also talk about his newest books, Great Job, Mom! and Great Job, Dad!, hailed by the School Library Journal as “masterpiece[s]”. Bring your little ones—and your own creative ambitions!
Price: Free (pay what you can) A portion of tickets are available to reserve in advance. Tickets will also be available at the door.
When: Saturday, October 26, 2019
Time: 10:30am – 11:45am
Where: The Revue Stage
Address: 1601 Johnston Street, Vancouver
Phone: 604.681.6300
Website: www.writersfest.bc.ca
