Dozens of Authors Descend on Burlington for BurlLITFest
*Please see below a news release issued by the Burlington Public Library.
BurlLITFest is back! Burlington Public Library is excited to announce its 2023 Burlington Literary Festival Lineup. Last year’s headliner events filled up in a flash, so literature lovers should mark their calendars for Oct. 18 when registration for 2023’s free festival opens. The celebration of authors, books, and creativity runs the full month of November.This year's BurlLitFest is chock-full of Canadian literary talent. Featured speakers include beloved actor and author, R.H. Thomson, acclaimed historical fiction author, Jennifer Robson, Olympian-turned-broadcast-journalist, Perdita Felicien, and bestselling writer, Alicia Elliott, to name a few.
"We are excited to bring such a wide range of writing talent and experience to our book-loving community this year,” says Burlington Public Library CEO, Lita Barrie. “Our festival is all about finding delight in the written word, connecting with others, and learning something new." -- Lita Barrie, Burlington Public Library CEO
Further highlights include an intimate writer's workshop with a bestselling memoirist, a lively and entertaining evening with four local crime novelists, and thought-provoking presentations by writers tackling a range of timely and relevant social justice topics including the climate crisis, the plight of migrant workers, and how artificial intelligence is changing the publishing industry. And new this year, the Library is offering a series of writing workshops just for kids taught by popular Burlington children's authors!The festival caps off with the popular BurlLITFest Open Mic event where amateur writers can share their work on stage.All events are free to attend, and a Burlington Public Library Card is not required. Visit bpl.on.ca to register.Event LineupThis year’s festival includes a combination of in-person and virtual programming. Registration opens on October 18 at noon. All events are free, and a Burlington Public Library card is not required to attend.Author TalksWomen of Crime with Melodie Campbell, Vicki Delany, Jennifer Hillier & Hannah Mary McKinnon, November 8R.H. Thomson with Ian Brown, November 9Historical Fiction with Jennifer Robson, November 13Climate Justice in So-Called Canada, November 14Cozy Mystery Queen, Melodie Campbell, November 15Why Representation Matters in Writing with Sarah Raughley, November 16In Conversation with Alicia Elliott, November 20Art of Screenwriting with Chandler Levack, November 22The Truth About Migrant Work with Gabriel Allahdua, November 23Author & Athlete Perdita Felicien, November 26Is AI the End of Real Authors? with Navneet Alang, November 27BurlLITFest Open Mic, November 30Writing Workshops for AdultsThe Writers Room with Brian Henry, November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30Writing a Memoir with Impact with Samra Zafar, November 7Journaling for Creativity & Wellness with Lynda Monk, November 21The Aspiring Author's Guide to Self-Publishing with Karl Mamer, November 26Writing Workshops for KidsFrom Idea to Story with Sylvia McNicoll, November 4Draw with Feeling! with Jennifer Faria, November 11Prescription for Descriptions with Jennifer Maruno, November 18Writing in Rhyme with Lana Button, November 25Finish Strong! How to Write Endings with Jennifer Mook-Sang, November 26Library Speakers Consortium Partner EventsTune in to top authors from around the world at live virtual events presented by BPL's digital resource, Library Speakers Consortium. Guest authors appearing this month include actor John Stamos, poet Joy Harjo, and dystopian novelist Naomi Alderman.