Jo Steffens Wins Rozsa Award for Innovation

The 2014 recipients of the Rozsa Awards were announced in the lobby of the Jack Singer Concert Hall the night of June 12. Wordfest Executive Director Jo Steffens received the Rozsa Award for Innovation, and Quest Theatre’s Rose Brown won the Rozsa Award for Excellence in Arts Management. Read more...

Volunteer AT Wordfest!

Wordfest needs volunteers for a variety of positions both before and during Festival week from October 14-19, 2014. If you would like to become a volunteer, please fill out the Volunteer Registration form, contact the Wordfest office at 403 237 9068, or email Donna-Lynn at volunteers@wordfest.com. Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about Volunteering at Wordfest are found on our website. Read more...

CanLit Turned Animation

Many great works of Canadian literature have been animated by the National Film Board of Canada. Wordfest is recognizing these literary animations with a weekly mini-series of blog posts exploring the films. The series kicked off in advance of Canada Day with Stephen Leacock's "My Financial Career," followed by an animation based on Mordecai Richler's "The Street." The final installment in the series will be released next week. Read more...

Poet Dennis Lee Presenting in Schools during Wordfest

Dennis Lee will be presenting at Wordfest 2014! The poet will discuss his special 40th anniversary edition of Alligator Pie, and will be available to visit schools for a limited time while in Calgary, as part of First Calgary Financial Book Rapport. Contact Sandra Paire at spaire@wordfest.com to book a visit. Read more...

JOIN US OCTOBER 14-19, 2014

Wordfest is a non-profit, charitable organization committed to promoting a culture of reading and storytelling. The 19th annual Wordfest runs October 14-19, 2014. Help us bring thousands of people of all ages together to share their passion for the literary arts and to promote the development of active, engaged citizens and healthy communities. Whether as a volunteer, an individual donor, a community partner or sponsor, all contributions are equally valuable to Wordfest. Read more...

Book Rapport: Wordfest's Youth Program

Wordfest presents a selection of renowned writers, illustrators, poets and performers from Canada and beyond each year for the enjoyment of children, teens, parents and educators in Calgary and the Bow Valley. First Calgary Financial Book Rapport is a popular education program that brings students from grades K-12 together with authors to stimulate literacy and encourage a love of reading and writing. Read more...

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