This Week in Lit Events: July 10-16th

Holy festivals, generic superhero-man! Denman Island, BC, Moose Jaw, SK, and Lakefield, ON, all have festivals with amazing literary lineups this week. Are you hosting an event featuring an author whose titles are available on All Lit Up? Send the event details, including author, book, date, time, and address to hello@alllitup.ca to be included in our listings.

Wednesday, July 12th

OttawaSonia Saikaley Book LaunchWhere: Octopus Books, 116 Third Avenue, Ottawa, ONMore information: Sonia Saikaley launches her book A Samurai’s Pink House with Claudia Radmore and Guy Simser at Octopus Books in Ottawa.

Thursday, July 13th

Denman Island, BCDenman Island Writers’ FestivalWhere: The Denman Island Readers and Writers Festival takes place in three venues, all located in the village centre.  When you arrive on Denman Island, you will find an intersection at the top of the hill coming off the ferry. Go left at this intersection and you will see the Arts Centre, General Store, Community School and Community Hall on your right, and on your left, the hardware store, Abraxas Books and the  Activity Centre  where registration takes place and books are on sale. Please start your festival experience here.When: July 13-16More information: The Denman Island Writers’ Festival includes readings, workshops, and panels from writers like Carleigh Baker, Hiromi Goto, Andrew Struthers, Emily St. John Mandel, Caroline Adderson, and more! For a full lineup and schedule, click the link below.Link: http://denmanislandwritersfestival.com/Moose Jaw, SKSaskatchewan Festival of WordsWhere: Moose Jaw Public Library, Moose Jaw Cultural Centre, and other venues around Moose Jaw, SKWhen: July 13-15More information: The Saskatchewan Festival of Words (established in 1996) is a registered charity and non-profit organization that holds an annual literary festival the third weekend in July with over 50 events over 4 days in and around historic downtown Moose Jaw.This year’s presenters include Angie Abdou, Alanna Mitchell, Dwayne Brenna, Rosanna Deerchild, Marty Chan, Dawn Dumont, Katherine Lawrence, Waubgeshig Rice, and more! For a full lineup and schedule, click the link below.Link: https://www.festivalofwords.com/scheduleBarrie, ON

Word Up Barrie Where: Unity Market Cafe and Studios, 25 Toronto Street, Barrie, ON When: 7pmMore information: Word Up Barrie presents Elana Wolff (Everything Reminds You of Something Else) and Kate Marshall Flaherty (Reaching V), who will read from their work.Link: http://wordupbarrie.com/index.php/upcoming-events/

Friday, July 14th

Lakefield, ONLakefield Literary FestivalWhere: Various locations, Lakefield, ONWhen: July 14-16More information: The three-day Lakefield Literary Festival (July 14 – 16, 2017) consists of four Reading Events, three Craft Talks, a Supper & Reception with Festival Authors as well as free activities. Featured authors at the festival include Douglas Gibson, Zoe Whittall, and Linda Mechefske. For a full lineup and schedule, click the link below.Link: http://lakefieldliteraryfestival.com/tickets/

Sunday, July 16th

Port Rexton, NLWhere: Fishers’ Loft Inn, Convention Centre, Port Rexton, NLWhen: 5:45-7pmMore information: NL artist Gerry Squires was a friend to Trinity Bight area on the Bonavista Peninsula. His painting of the Skerwink Trail stack is iconic. Come celebrate the work of this esteemed artist and hear Stan Dragland and Michael Crummey read from their essays from the book, Gerald Squires. This event will be held in the Fishers’ Conference Centre.Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/214716279008079/