A new year has started, and the VCLR Steering Committee has
some great programs planned for you!
We work very hard to bring you authors, workshops, and a
place of community. Please come out and support your Roundtable this
spring. If the low attendance we had in the fall continues we will likely
end, and close our chapter of the Victoria Children’s Literature Roundtable.
All events are at 7:30pm at the Saanich Centennial Branch of
the Greater Victoria Public Library (located behind Tillicum Mall).
Doors open at
7:00pm.
Here are the events that will be happening this spring:
Monday, February 19:
The Victoria Children's Literature Roundtable is excited to
welcome you to Tell us a Story which will be a panel discussion. The following
authors will share their writing and publishing experience and then there will
be a Q & A period.
Sheryl McFarlane has written a number of picture books
including Waiting for the Whales and This is the Dog; a board book series, and
a young adult novel.
Alison Gear, author of beautifully illustrated book Taan’s
Moons: A Haida Moon Story Kyla Ilic is a self-published illustrator and book maker
Wednesday, April 18:
Celebrate poetry month with author Tiffany Stone who will
play with words and perform her poetry. Adults and children will be
entertained and informed by her lively performance with puppets. We may do a
poetry writing exercise. This program is held in partnership with the Greater
Victoria Public Library, and is open to everyone at no cost.
Monday, May 7:
Canadian Children’s Book Week touring author, Alice Kuipers
– to be confirmed.
Bestselling author Alice Kuipers is from London, England and
moved to Canada in 2003. Her first novel, Life on the Refrigerator Door, won
several awards. The Death of Us is a CLA shortlisted title. Her picture book
Violet and Victor Write the Best Ever Bookworm Book was selected as an Amazon
best pick and Violet and Victor Write the Most Fabulous Fairy Tale was a Winter
Indie 2015 Selection. She has an upcoming chapter book series with Chronicle
Press and she is writing a memoir with Kids Can Press.
We hope to see you at these events!
Warm regards,
