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Word Vancouver 2022

Online, Hybrid, In Person

Virtual! Hybrid! In person! Over 70 events and 130 authors! So many options, so much to explore, we can't wait to see your smiling faces and share more words with you. Explore the free workshops, readings, panels, and exhibitors here. Some poetry highlights include: Science Meets Art: Eco Poets Explore …

Free

Inner Dialogues: Poetry Reading

Online

Creating space for the personal journey through poetry, these three poets bring to life very different experiences on the page – each reflecting on the difficult, the rewarding and those things that sometimes seem impossible to say. Host: Leanne Boschman 1:00 PM PT / 4:00 PM ET Readers: Jude Neale, …

Free

Listening for Inspiration – With Naomi Shihab Nye

Online

Moderator Ross McKeachie and acclaimed Young People’s Poet Laureate and US National Book Award Finalist Naomi Shihab Nye discuss her book Voices in the Air — Poems for Listeners (HarperCollins Canada Publishing, Artwork by Laura Dronzek) of inspirational poems. In this collection of over 100 poems, Naomi reflects on those who influence …

Free

Speaking to the Page

Online

Write Bloody North publishes groundbreaking voices and legends of spoken word to create innovative, fresh poetry books. These three poets are no exception, each with their own diverse approach to reflecting on difficult subjects through stylized prose. Host: Brad Morden Time: 7:00 PM ET / 10:00 PM ET Readers: RC …

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