In its ongoing support of authors, illustrators, and storytellers, the Canadian Children’s Book Centre wishes to make a statement in support of authors and better allow them to benefit from the Centre’s programming and resources. This year the Canadian Children’s Book Centre (CCBC) created a new membership level specifically for published authors, illustrators, and…
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Ainslie Stewart Launches Debut Novel
Ainslie Stewart will launch her debut novel, The Entangling at Confederation Centre Public Library Tuesday August 25, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. Brimming with mythology and history, love and intrigue, The Entangling intertwines the lives of 18th century settler Susannah with 21st century widow Ellie in a mystical tale of love, malice, betrayal and forgiveness. For more information, contact: Gary…
Lennie Gallant Book Launch
A Day with You in Paradise Singer, songwriter, Lennie Gallant will launch his new book, A Day with You in Paradise, at Confederation Centre Public Library Wednesday July 13th at 7:00pm. The book, with illustrations by Patsy MacKinnon, is based on Lennie’s song of the same name from his Juno-nominated album. This beautiful picture book depicts…
Atlantic Summer Reading Guide update
I just wanted to send a note to let you all know the Atlantic Summer Reading Guide is available for download from our website. You can check it out here: http://www.atlanticpublishers.ca/articles/entry/2011-atlantic-summer-reading-guide/ The guide will be distributed in the Atlantic edition of the Globe and Mail on Friday, June 10 and the Halifax Herald, Saint John…
Canadian Creative Writers and Writing Programs: Memberships Available
Canadian Creative Writers and Writing Programs: Memberships Available If you are part of an English or Creative Writing department, guild, or community we encourage you to forward this email to your colleagues, students—and fellow writers. Dear fellow writers and instructors of creative writing: You are a writer—you know what it’s like to spend a lot…
Call for Papers: A Symposium on Manitoba Writing
Call for Papers: A Symposium on Manitoba Writing to be held in Winnipeg, Manitoba May 10-12, 2012, organized by the Manitoba Writers’ Guild. In celebration of the 30th Anniversary of the Manitoba Writers’ Guild (MWG), you are invited to take part in a Symposium on Manitoba Writing in spring 2012. Proposals for papers on all aspects of…
Michael Hennessey wins 1st place for play
Michael Hennessey of Charlottetown has received word that his play, THE SEARCH FOR EILEEN SULLIVAN, has placed first in a one-act playwriting contest dealing with the Irish diaspora to North America, organized by Montrealer Byron Toben, The winning play carries with it a prize of $500. Second place went to Anne Phelan of Brooklyn,…
CANADIAN MYSTERY NOVEL SELECTED AS FIRST ONE BOOK ONE ISLAND TITLE
CHARLOTTETOWN, PEI — All Islanders are invited to join an Island-wide book club by reading Still Life by award-winning Canadian mystery author Louise Penny, says Tourism and Culture Minister Robert Vessey. “Prince Edward Island’s public libraries play an important role in promoting literacy. One Book One Island is a fun, new initiative that will help…
(PEI) PROVINCE TO OFFER SUPPORT FOR PUBLISHERS
CHARLOTTETOWN, PEI — The Prince Edward Island government is developing a new funding program to assist publishers of Island books, says Tourism and Culture Minister Robert Vessey. The minister met with representatives of the publishing industry earlier this week. “I was very impressed with the important role this group plays in providing individuals and organizations…
Write to Surprise Yourself—in Poetry or Prose
Write to Surprise Yourself—in Poetry or Prose Dianne Hicks Morrow: Writing Workshop Facilitator PEI Writers’ Guild 2011 Workshop Series Saturday, May 28, 2011: Active Communities INC., in cooperation with Montague Library Writers’ Guild & the Southern Kings Arts Council 540 Main Street, Main Floor Boardroom, Montague PE Time: 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. (please enter by the side…
Public reading with author Sheree Fitch
Public reading with author Sheree Fitch Monday May 16th at 1:00 p.m. Confederation Centre Public Library Atlantic Independent Booksellers’ Choice Award nominee Sheree Fitch will present a free public reading from her latest title for young adults, Pluto’s Ghost. The book has been described as “A gripping thriller and a heart-wrenching love story, Pluto’s Ghost…
WELL-KNOWN FRENCH AUTHOR JOHANNE MERCIER TO VISIT PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
CHARLOTTETOWN, PEI — French author, Johanne Mercier, will be touring Prince Edward Island performing literary readings at French schools and public libraries, says Tourism and Culture Minister Robert Vessey. Minister Vessey said, “This is a wonderful opportunity for French library patrons and students to enjoy the readings and workshops of this author who has written…
The Writing Pool 