Upcoming events featuring Tradewinds authors

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Two Tradewinds authors will be featured in upcoming online events this September and October.

  • On 24 September, Liliane Leila Juma will be featured at the Word Vancouver Festival in a session called ‘Surviving War’ hosted by Natasha Boskic.

Featured Authors:

  • Liliane Leila Juma, Maison Rouge: Memories of a Childhood in War (Tradewind Books)
  • Heige S. Boehm, Secrets in the Shadows (Ronsdale Press)
  • Michelle Barker, My Long List of Impossible Things (Annick Press)

“Three stories, three accounts of childhood lost too young. These novels speak to the strength and courage of the human spirit torn apart by the most grievous of circumstances and our ability to go on.”

SEPTEMBER 24 @ 9:30 AM:  FREE Online event. Read more here.

  • On 8 October, readers can tune in to Adore an Author featuring Olive Senior, author of Boonoonoonous Hair.

“The Adopt an Author Program is one of Word Vancouver’s most popular (and critical!) annual fundraisers. Each adoption allows community members to make a meaningful connection with local talent, while directly contributing to the success of the Festival.”

OCTOBER 8 @ 7PM: Online event. Read more and purchase tickets here.