Recaps of Select Wordfest 2015 Events now on Storify

If you haven't heard of Storify before, check it out here and discover how Wordfest is using the platform to recap some of the Festival's most memorable moments. Using Storify, we've collected all of the social media buzz, live-tweets by Festival local writer Taylor Lambert, snapshots by photographer Radim Rybacek and live illustrations by Cam Christiansen during the 20th anniversary Wordfest.

We have some photos to share with you from our Volunteer Appreciation party. They're posted on Facebook and on Flickr.com for your viewing pleasure. If you haven't volunteered for Wordfest before, but are interested in applying early for next year, please complete this short form.

Wordfest presents John Irving

December 3, 2015, 7pm

John Irving presents his new novel, Avenue of Mysteries, at the John Dutton Theatre, Calgary Public Library. Tickets are $25 and are available online or by phoning the Arts Commons Box Office at 403 294 9494.

John Irving on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert

"There's nothing like getting tucked into bed at night and drifting off to sleep to yet another tragic John Irving story." Watch the video on YouTube at the link below.

A huge thank you to all of our supporters! Wordfest relies on government funding, sponsorships from corporations and foundations, volunteer support and charitable donations from individuals like you to ensure that we are able to continue our 20-year history of sparking live experiences for readers and writers. We invite you to consider donating to Wordfest and helping to continue to ignite ideas and build community – one inspiring story at a time.