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Vancouver Writers Fest
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Connecting people to exceptional books, ideas, and dialogue.
📚 Special Events Year-Round
🖥️ Digital Festival Dec 16–Feb 2
📖 2026 Festival Oct 19–25
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🖥️ Passes are on sale now for the Digital Festival! Get front-row, online access to the 2025 Vancouver Writers Fest. 📚✨ Sliding scale pricing; visit our website to view all the details and get your pass.

Watch on your own schedule from anywhere, Dec 16 – Feb 2.

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2025 Digital Festival | Vancouver Writers Fest
Presented in partnership with BCIT School of Business + Media and Libro.fm, and with the generous support of Hotfusion Communications Inc. Sliding scale pricing — purchase your pass here starting…
writersfest.bc.ca
writersfest.bc.ca
🖥️ Passes are on sale now for the Digital Festival! Get front-row, online access to the 2025 Vancouver Writers Fest. 📚✨ Sliding scale pricing; visit our website to view all the details and get your pass.

Watch on your own schedule from anywhere, Dec 16 – Feb 2.

writersfest.bc.ca/event/digita...
2025 Digital Festival | Vancouver Writers Fest
Presented in partnership with BCIT School of Business + Media and Libro.fm, and with the generous support of Hotfusion Communications Inc. Sliding scale pricing — purchase your pass here starting…
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November 25, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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A huge congratulations to previous VWF guest Omar El Akkad, who has won the 2025 National Book Award for Nonfiction for his work, One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This.
Canadian author Omar El Akkad's debut nonfiction work wins U.S. National Book Award | CBC Books
Akkad's powerful memoir won the U.S.-based award. The annual literary award program celebrates and honours authors for books published in the United States roughly during the award year.
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November 20, 2025 at 10:59 PM
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It’s been a phenomenal fall/winter Special Event season at the VWF. R. F. Kuang enchanted us with Katabasis; Arundhati Roy and Naomi Klein transformed us with their conversation about Roy’s memoir, Mother Mary Comes to Me; and Chris Hadfield took us on a journey to the stars in Final Orbit.
November 18, 2025 at 9:48 PM
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Congratulations to Souvankham Thammavongsa, winner of the 2025 Giller Prize for her novel, Pick a Colour. This is Souvankham’s second time winning the prize. We were thrilled to hear her speak at #VWF2025 last month.

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Souvankham Thammavongsa wins the $100K Giller Prize for novel Pick a Colour | CBC
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November 18, 2025 at 3:48 AM
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It was a pleasure to chat with @cmdr-hadfield.bsky.social about his new thriller Final Orbit at a sold-out event hosted by the Vancouver @writersfest.bc.ca
November 16, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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A fantastic @writersfest.bc.ca event tonight featuring @cmdr-hadfield.bsky.social in conversation with Andre Picard. I can't wait to read Final Orbit..... will I still be reading at 3 am?
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November 16, 2025 at 5:24 AM
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We are heartbroken to learn of the passing of author, activist, and Disability Visibility Project founder Alice Wong. Her writing and steadfast advocacy changed so many lives.
thrasherxy.bsky.social Steven W. Thrasher is finishing The Overseer Class @thrasherxy.bsky.social · 10d
“Don’t let the bastards grind you down. I love you all.”
Black text on a yellow background - This is Alice's friend Sandy Ho, posting. Per Alice's wishes, this message is being shared at the time of her passing. Hi everyone, it looks like I ran out of time. I have so many dreams that I wanted to fulfill and plans to create new stories for you. There are a few in progress that might come to fruition in a few years if things work out. I did not ever imagine I would live to this age and end up a writer, editor, activist, and more. As a kid riddled with insecurity and internalized ableism, I could not see a path forward. It was thanks to friendships and some great teachers who believed in me that I was able to fight my way out of miserable situations into a place where I finally felt comfortable in my skin. We need more stories about us and our culture. You all, we all, deserve the everything and more in such a hostile, ableist environment. Our wisdom is incisive and unflinching. I'm honored to be your ancestor and believe disabled oracles like us will light the way to the future. Don't let the bastards grind you down. I love you all.
November 15, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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Began in 2022 and an annual tradition ever since, Lyrics Night has quickly become a fan-favourite and author-favourite Vancouver Writers Fest event.

If you missed out or want to relive the magic, check out the 2025 VWF Lyrics Night Playlist on YouTube!
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November 14, 2025 at 9:39 PM
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Congratulations to all the winners of the 2025 Writers' Trust Prizes! @writerstrust.bsky.social 🎉

We were thrilled to host Maria Reva—winner of the Atwood Gibson Writers' Trust Prize for fiction, for Endling—at the Vancouver Writers Fest last month.

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November 14, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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Congratulations to Cathryn D, the winner of the #VWF2025 50/50 Raffle! 🎉

Thank you to everyone who purchased a ticket in support of the Vancouver Writers Fest.
November 13, 2025 at 12:30 AM
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Did you spot all of the stories by gifted young writers around Granville Island during #VWF2025? We love working with the Writers’ Exchange to share the voices of Vancouver youth!
November 11, 2025 at 12:42 AM
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‼️ This is not a drill! A new batch of tickets has just been released for our previously sold out special event, Margaret Atwood in Conversation with Carol Off — December 9 at the Orpheum. Presented with the support of Penguin Random House Canada.

Tickets: writersfest.bc.ca/event/atwood...
November 7, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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Congratulations to the winners of the Canada Council for the Arts | Conseil des arts du Canada 2025 Governor General’s Literary Awards!

We’re thrilled to see #VWF2025 authors Kyle Edwards, Karen Solie, and Claire Cameron on the list. #GGBooks2025

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Governor General’s Literary Awards | GGBooks
Discover Canada's best books - the winners and finalists of the Governor General's Literary Awards (GGBooks)
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November 7, 2025 at 12:57 AM
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📣 Limited tickets remaining for Chris Hadfield in Vancouver on Saturday, November 15!
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The astronaut, former commander of the International Space Station, and internationally bestselling author joins us with his new interstellar thriller, Final Orbit.
Chris Hadfield in Conversation with André Picard | Vancouver Writers Fest
Presented in partnership with Book Warehouse, and with the support of Penguin Random House Canada and SFU. Tickets for this event include a copy of Final Orbit (a value of $39).  A veteran of three sp...
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November 6, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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Events like The Afternoon Tea, Food for Thought, and our opening reception could not take place without the support of our incredible Granville Island neighbours and wider community beyond. 💛🍕🥐

📸 First photo by Paola Tolentino
November 5, 2025 at 10:35 PM
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We’d like to extend our deep gratitude to all of our sponsors and partners, public and private sector funders, and individual donors, without whom we couldn’t do our work.

Thank you for all of the collaboration and support that made #VWF2025 possible!
November 5, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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The Vancouver Writers Fest couldn’t happen without the support of our incredible team of 400 volunteers. Year after year, we hear from authors and attendees about how helpful and welcoming they are.

Help us thank them for all that they do! ❤️
November 4, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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New York Times bestselling author David Sedaris returns to the Queen Elizabeth Theatre on Wednesday, May 13, 2026!

🎟️ Use our presale code to book tickets now: VWF25

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November 3, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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Get your tickets for the 50/50 Raffle and you could bring home half the pot, which is currently over $7,000!

Funds raised from this raffle will support our Festival youth outreach programming. ❤️

Get your tickets at rafflebox.ca/raffle/vwf2025

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October 30, 2025 at 12:03 AM
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It takes more than a village to make the Vancouver Writers Fest happen—it takes a city. We’re so lucky to inhabit this one, filled with people who care deeply about books, ideas, and dialogue. Thank you for joining us at #VWF2025!
October 29, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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On the seventh and final day of #VWF2025:

1. Volunteers serve sherry at The Afternoon Tea, a beloved VWF tradition started by our late founding Artistic Director Alma Lee.

2. Eleanor Wachtel speaks with the luminary, Booker-shortlisted author Kiran Desai.
October 27, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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A small roundup of highlights from day 6 of #VWF2025:

1. The magical Lit Cab; music by Benjamin Millman and the Oxymorons, with Aotearoa New Zealand author Michael Bennett pictured.

2. Jacquelyn Zong-Li Ross (🍈) and Sheung-King (🍊) chat in this photo from K2 Literary.
October 27, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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We are devastated to hear the news of the passing of author Tim Cook, who was invited to speak at this year’s Festival. We extend our deepest sympathies to his family, friends, and his many readers.

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October 26, 2025 at 10:39 PM
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We’ve arrived at the final day of #VWF2025, and today’s offerings are among the best. Tickets available for:

78. Food for Thought
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79. The Divorce Diaries
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81. Global Political Narratives
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October 26, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Day 5 of #VWF2025:

1. Elamin Abdelmahmoud hosts an event with contributors to the new anthology, Elbows Up. Pictured w/ Artistic Director Leslie Hurtig.

2. A powerful discussion on censorship & book banning with Ira Wells, Mike Curato, and Jeremy Tiang, shared by moderator Marian Botsford Fraser.
October 26, 2025 at 6:11 AM