FESTIVA L SCH ED ULE SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 7:00pm– 8:30pm (10+)
FANTASTIC FICTION FOR YOUNG READERS From solving mysteries to faraway lands, find out how these kidlit authors create exciting new characters who chart their own paths through magical and mysterious adventures. With David A. Robertson, Nafiza Azad, and Michael Hutchinson. [CC]
LIVE TRIVIA
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1 8:00pm– 9:00pm (18+)
WHAT’S THE BUZ Z: 2020’S BEST CANADIAN TITLES FOR TEACHERS, PARENTS & LIBRARIANS Grab your pen and paper and get ready to take notes. This showcase offers librarians and educators a snapshot of the best Canadian OwnVoices titles this year. Featuring FOLD Kids Coordinator Ardo Omer along with Khary Mathurin from Another Story Bookshop. [CC]
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2 4
8:00pm– 9:00pm (18+)
CHERISHING INDIGENOUS L ANGUAGES IN PICTURE BOOKS Picture books are playing an important role in preserving culture, customs, and sharing Indigenous languages with young readers. Bestselling author Waubgeshig Rice speaks with David A. Robertson, Dallas Hunt, and Jennifer Leason. [CC]
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3 10:00am– 11:00am (6+)
12:00pm– 1:00pm (6+)
2:00pm– 3:30pm (12-18)
2:00pm– 3:30pm (18+)
DOODLE WITH ME Debbie Ridpath Ohi reads from her picture book, Gurple and Preen: A Broken Crayon Cosmic Adventure (text by Linda Sue Park), then shows young artists and writers how to brainstorm character & story ideas through found object doodles. Bring paper and something to draw with! [CC] NOT SO DIFFERENT Disabled blogger, author and Youtube star Shane Burcaw talks about his children’s book Not So Different. This interactive event is designed to teach kids about spinal muscular atrophy and about all the ways Shane wants people to know he's not so different after all. [CC] WRITING WORKSHOP FOR YOUNG WRITERS In this workshop for young writers (12–18 years old), author Richard Van Camp provides practical tips and tricks for writing incredible stories. [CC]
WRITING KIDLIT WORKSHOP Award-winning author Jillian Tamaki shares practical resources and insight on the process of writing picture books. [CC]
