Canadian Writers in Person Lecture Series

 

Hear from some of Canada's finest

Get up close and personal with an eclectic group of authors while earning course credit through LA&PS' Canadian Writers in Person (AP/CLTR 1953 6.0A) course. You'll explore the contemporary work of renowned authors, while having the unique opportunity to engage with them in a dialogue about their work.
Members of the York community not enrolled in the course can also enjoy the readings, which are free and open to the public.
All readings are held Tuesdays at 7-10 pm
Location: 206 Accolade West Building

This year's lineup consists of a unique selection of emerging and established Canadian writers, whose writing explores a broad range of topics and geographical and cultural landscapes. Featuring poets, playwright and prolific fiction writers, the series highlights Canada's ever-growing literary talent.

Year	Date	Lecturer
2013	Sept 17	Annabel Lyon - The Sweet Girl
	Oct. 1	Pam Mordecai - Subversive Sonnets
	Oct. 15	Patrick deWitt - The Sisters Brothers
	Oct. 29	Rita - forage
	Nov. 12	Fred Wah - Diamond Grill
	Nov. 26	Wayne Johnston - The Son of a Certain Woman
2014	Jan. 14	Madeleine Thien - Dogs at the Perimeter
	Jan. 28	Safia Fazlul - The Harem
	Feb. 11	Cordelia Strube - Milosz
	Mar. 4	Michael Winter - The Death of Donna Whalen
	Mar. 18	Linda Spalding - The Purchase