Author: ALU Editor
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Life in Translation in Translation: Language and The Enchanted Loom
Playwright Suvendrini Lena and translator Dushy Gnanapragasam share how the experience of the Tamil diaspora creates unique challenges to the writing and translating of a play featuring Tamil characters, with respect to Lena’s play – translated by Gnanapragasam into Tamil – The Enchanted Loom (Playwrights Canada Press). The contributors share their own relationship to the Tamil language…
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International Day of Education
Today, January 24 marks the date of International Education Day. This day was established in 2018 by the United Nations General Assembly to address and strengthen education as a public endeavour. Supporting educators with the right tools and resources, ensures a better quality of education for children. See below for a curated list of Canadian books…
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Poetry in Motion: Carolyn Marie Souaid + This Side of Light
For this edition of Poetry in Motion, award-winning poet and novelist Carolyn Marie Souaid introduces the breadth and depth of 25 years of writing poetry, encapsulated in a new anthology of her work, This Side of Light (Signature Editions). Read more about Carolyn’s “concept album” approach to collections and hear her read “Snow Formations” below.
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Writer’s Block: Chadwick Ginther
Master of the Canadian fantastic Chadwick Ginther graciously answered our Proust questionnaire, letting us know how he turned the fantasy of writing into writing fantasy (like his most recent short story collection When the Sky Comes Looking for You, Turnstone Press), and why Luke Skywalker will always be his hero.Photo of Chadwick Ginther by Ashley…
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Cover Collage: Year of the Rabbit(s)
It’s the Lunar New Year this Sunday, and in the Chinese Zodiac, it brings in the Year of the Rabbit. If you were born in 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, or 2023 (hi, baby), this is your year! Celebrate with Rabbit-fronted book covers for every kind of reader.
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Tamil Heritage Month: Books by Tamil Authors
Tamil Heritage Month takes place every January. It is intended to increase awareness and appreciation of the rich history of the Tamil community. To celebrate we have curated a list of books written by Tamil authors.
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New Year, New Me: Explore Children’s Lit
Reading goals aren’t only for grown-ups but can be for kids too! All Lit Up has comprised a list of recommendations that the little ones in your life are sure to love.
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New Year, New Me: Explore Indigenous Lit
Is one of your reading goals in 2023 to read more Indigenous lit? Try these six New Year, New Me picks – a mix of fiction, drama, poetry, creative anthology, and YA non-fic – to help you get started.
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New Year, New Me: Explore Nonfiction
Reading nonfiction allows for growth and understanding from a new, unique perspective which is different to your own. If one of your goals in 2023 is to read more nonfiction, this diverse list with a mix of theory and memoirs is for you.
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New Year, New Me: Explore Drama
If you hoped that your 2023 would be drama-free, not so fast. Reading plays is one of our favourite pastimes: they’re naturally full of action and interpersonal intrigue, and, more often than not, they don’t take a lot of time to finish. We recommend six drama titles to kickstart your dramaturgical devotion.
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New Year, New Me: Explore Poetry
Whether you’re looking for creative inspiration, something emotionally touching, or just wanting to dip your toe into poetry to see what’s out there—we’ve got you covered! Explore poetry through All Lit Up’s New Year, New Me selections below.
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New Year, New Me: Explore our Bookshelf
As we enter into a new year, January is the perfect time to reflect on our reading goals—thinking about the year ahead, what to add to our bookshelves, and even giving ourselves a chance to explore new genres. Read below to learn about All Lit Up’s New Year, New Me book recommendations.
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2023 ALU Bookish Resolutions
Nothing says “Happy New Year!” like accountability, so our ALU team set their bookish intentions for a year of reading ahead.
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Cozy Fest: Jeremy John
Closing out All Lit Up’s Cozy Fest is a reading of “Merry Christmas, Mr. Baggins” by Jeremy John, a story from his collection Robert’s Hill (or the Time I Pooped My Snowsuit) and Other Christmas Stories (Dundurn Press).
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Cozy Fest: Yvonne Blomer
Today for All Lit Up’s Cozy Fest, Yvonne Blomer reads in front of her fireplace from her latest collection of poems, The Last Show on Earth (Caitlin Press). This collection touches on climate change but is also about parenting and celebrates animals in the natural world.