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The Deadly Dames & Dude- Wed June 26
Wed Jun 26, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: Mount PleasantA panel discussion featuring a group of 5 who spend their days dreaming up nefarious doings and then writing about them. This presentation will appeal to readers and writers alike. As published authors, we offer insights into...
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True to Life: How to tell your own story
Mon Jun 24, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: S. Walter StewartOur stories matter, and it's worth taking the time to delve into the past and write memories down - for the self, for family, for posterity. Beth Kaplan, author of five nonfiction books and writing teacher for thre...
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Burning It All Down: Stevenson's Nimona and the Power of Not Fitting In
Wed Jun 19, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Northern DistrictThis event is free. No registration or tickets required. Drop-ins welcome. Join us at Northern District . N.D. Stevenson's graphic novel...
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The Laundryman's Boy Edward Y.C. Lee
Thu Jun 13, 2024 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Northern DistrictPlease join Edward Y.C. Lee as he discusses and performs a reading from his novel The Laundryman's Boy. The Laundryman's Boy is and enduring and moving tale about early newcomers to Canada and their struggle to succeed a...
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Coming Out LGBTQ2SIA+: Letters to My Younger Self
Thu Jun 13, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: S. Walter StewartJoin us for this interactive workshop sharing and writing letters to your younger self about coming out as a member of the LGBTQ2SIA+ community. Author Debra Anderson leads this workshop. Debra is a recipient of th...
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Writing the Imaginable and Writing the Unimaginable
Mon Jun 10, 2024 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: S. Walter StewartAuthors Nora Gold and Gary Barwin present their brilliant new books and discuss a wide range of topics including Jewish identity and experience in the contemporary world, the nature of creativity, the writing process, their l...
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Author Talk with KEVIN SYLVESTER!
Fri Jun 07, 2024 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: ParkdaleAuthor/illustrator Kevin Sylvester (Neil Flambe series; Night of the Living Zed) reads and presents his books and talks about creativity and how to organize creative ideas. Then he will lead a short drawing activity and share...
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Unsettling Desires: Understanding Sex in Sally Rooneys Normal People
Wed Jun 05, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Bloor/GladstoneThis event is free. No registration or tickets required. Drop-ins welcome. Join us at Bloor/Gladstone . This lecture explores the intersection b...
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Memoirs of a Dragon Lady
Sat Jun 01, 2024 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: RiverdaleJoin Carol-Williams-Wong for a reading of her memoirs and presentation, followed by a Q&A session. Drop-in. If you identify as a person with a disability and require an accessibility accommodation to participate in...
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Crime Fiction : Why Series Work So Well
Wed May 22, 2024 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: Northern DistrictIs it the engaging characters, the compelling plots, the sense of familiarity, or a bit of all that make crime fiction series so addictive? In this one-hour talk, we look at why we love this immersive and addictive reading e...