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Gary Barwin Writing the Imaginable and the Unimaginable
Thu May 16, 2024 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Location: Barbara FrumJoin author Gary Barwin as he discusses his latest work and writing fiction, non-fiction, identity, language and culture. Gary Barwin is a writer, composer, and multidisciplinary artist and the author of 26 books...
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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...
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Author Visit: Sharing Life Stories
Tue May 28, 2024 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Location: Spadina RoadAuthor Carol WilliamsWong shares her life story through readings of her memoir/books, "Letters to My Grandchildren: memoirs of a dragon lady", and "Conversation with a Hakka Dragon Lady". From Jamaica to...
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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...