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Wordfest presents
Jeannette Walls on June 25
One of the bestselling memoirists of all time, Jeannette Walls presents her latest stunning and heartbreaking novel, The Silver Star, at 7pm on June 25, 2013, at the John Dutton Theatre, Calgary Public Library, 616 Macleod Trail SE. The evening will feature an interview with host Shelley Youngblut in which Walls will also read from her novel. There will be an opportunity to purchase books by the author and have her worked signed after the event. Tickets are $15, and can be purchased online through the EPCOR Centre Box Office, or by calling 403 294 9494.
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A Sneak Peek At The 2013 Book Rapport Lineup
For a preview of WordFest's exciting children's programming and for special rates on advanced school bookings, download the First Calgary Financial Book Rapport Early Bird Brochure. Over a dozen Festival authors writing for young readers are already confirmed for 2013, including Wallace Edwards, Marie-Louise Gay, Barbara Reid and Eric Walters.
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Summer reading
Summer is an exciting time for the WordFest team, especially for Programming Manager Anne Logan. Grab a copy of the latest issue of Stephen Magazine, and skip ahead to page 27 for a list of five books recommended by Logan. Her picks are sure to keep book lovers buzzing this season.
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Wordfest welcomes new staff
WordFest is pleased to welcome Emmanuelle Fontaine as the new Education Program Assistant, Cassandra Paul as the new Operations Coordinator, and summer student interns Rachel Huber (Webmaster) and Inge Makins (Fund Development) who will work on a variety of projects leading up to the 18th Annual WordFest, which runs October 14-20, 2013. For a feature blog article welcoming Emmanuelle and Cassandra to the team of year-round staff, check out wordfestblog.wordpress.com. And for updates on career and volunteer opportunities, visit wordfest.com and follow the Festival on Twitter and Facebook.
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Around Town
May 22-25
The Calgary International Children's Festival. More info.
May 23-25, 8pm
An Improv Hamlet: Making Tragedy Fun. More info.
May 30, 7:30pm
Pages on Kensington
Sandra MacIntyre, editor, launches her short story collection: "Everything Is So Political" featuring readings by contributors: Joan M. Baril, R. Jonathan Chapman, J. Paul Cooper and Fran Kimmet.
More info.
June 6, 7pm
Shelf Life Books
Readings by local B House authors, including Neil Fleming (Last Christmas), Jude Dillon (The Fractured Garden), and Kirk Miles (The Hotel on the Cliffs of the Heart). This event is hosted by Eugene Strickland. More info.
What's going on at your local independant?
Pages Books on Kensington
Owl's Nest Books
Shelf Life Books
Do you love canadian books?
Check out 49thshelf.com
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