News & Events
June 22, 2010
A number of 2010 BC Book Prize titles have been nominated for the 2010-2011 Chocolate Lily Awards. These are fabulous books and we are so happy to congratulate these authors and publishers!
- On My Walk by Kari-Lynn Winters & illustrated by Christina Leist (Tradewind Books)
- Bubble Homes and Fish Farts by Fiona Bayrock & illustrated by Carolyn Conahan (Charlesbridge)
- Counting on Hope by Sylvia Olsen (Sononis)
- The Ship of Lost Souls by Rachelle Delaney (Harper Trophy Canada)
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June 16, 2010
Join Barbara-Jo’s Books to Cooks and Trauma Farm author, Brian Brett for a fundraiser for UBC Farm on Wednesday, July 7, at 6:00 p.m. Brian Brett was shortlisted for three different BC Book Prizes in 2010 for Trauma Farm: A Rebel History of Rural Life, and won the Bill Duthie Booksellers’ Choice Award.
At the fundraiser, Brian will read from his book and respond to questions on farming issues. Mark Bomford of UBC Farm will also update guests on new developments for UBC farm. This reception will include local wines and an array of UBC Farm’s early summer bounty.
Cost: $75.00 (includes a signed copy of Trauma Farm). Proceeds of all ticket sales will be donated to UBC Farm. Pre-registration is required as space is limited; early booking is advised. Guests receive 10% off all additional merchandise purchased during the event. Visit Barbara Jo’s Books to Cooks website for details on how to register.
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June 15, 2010
Presented by the BC Association of Magazine Publishers and sponsored by Suite101.com, the Magazine Writers’ Craft Fair happens on Saturday, June 26th.
The Magazine Writers’ Craft Fair is the essential professional development event for emerging and aspiring writers who are interested in crafting their careers in magazine writing. Industry professionals share their knowledge in an intimate and interactive forum.
Saturday, June 26, 2010
10:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
SFU Harbour Centre, 515 Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC
Visit www.writerscraftfair.ca for session and registration details.
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June 15, 2010
Kristin Butcher will be running a free writing workshop at Coho Books in Campbell River on Saturday, June 26th. Kristin participated in the BC Book Prizes On Tour and was shortlisted for the 2010 Sheila A. Egoff Children’s Literature Prize. She will also be available to sign her books from 9-11am.
Coho Books says, “It will be a free seminar for aspiring authors entitled “The Truth About Writing”. The workshop will talk about critical elements of writing, editing and getting a book published. From tips on creating a work that you will be able to sell to publishers, to avoiding the common pitfalls, this workshop will help writers reach their full potential. There will be a Q&A period for participants to have their specific concerns addressed.”
Coho Books is strongly recommending pre-registration as space is limited. Visit http://www.cohobooks.com”>the Events Page at http://www.cohobooks.com for more information.
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June 15, 2010
Thank you to everyone who entered the BC Book Prizes’ Win the Winners Contest. We had a phenomenal amount of entries and are so excited to see people supporting their local independent bookstores.
- People’s Co-op Bookstore drew Philip Tatcher from North Vancouver
- Book Warehouse drew Eric McNab from Vancouver
- Bolen Books drew [winner pending]
- Tanner’s Books drew Margaret Miller from Sidney
- Laughing Oyster Bookstore drew Dan Kirk from Courtenay
- Black Bond Books drew Gina Vander Eyden from New Westminster
- Hooked on Books drew Shirley Ducharme from Penticton
Congratulations to all the winners!
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June 03, 2010
The good folks at Laughing Oyster Books in Courtenay sent us some great photos of their window display for the Win the Winners contest.
Don’t forget, the contest ends Tuesday, June 8th so make sure you enter to win all 7 winning books before then!
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June 01, 2010
Hope In Shadows, a community project by Brad Cran and Gillian Jerome, is based around a photography contest for residents in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. The prize-winning photos are featured in an annual calendar which residents themselves sell for a profit. Hope In Shadows the book was shortlisted for the 2009 BC Book Prizes.
Read more about the Hope In Shadows photo contest in this News1130 article or at www.hopeinshadows.com
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June 01, 2010
!misprision! with Gregory Scofield and Daphne Marlatt
As part of SFU’s 2010 “System Crash” Conference (June 10-12), join Rhizome Cafe as they explore experiences of crisis (political, environmental, social, financial, academic, personal) through a collection of creative presentations and readings. In addition to sharing new voices in Vancouver’s creative community, they are excited to feature locally-based and internationally-appreciated poets Gregory Scofield and Daphne Marlatt.
Friday, June 11, 7:00pm
Free
Rhizome Cafe
317 East Broadway
Vancouver, BC
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May 21, 2010
Deborah Willis’ collection of short stories, Vanishing and Other Stories (finalist for the Ethel Wilson Fiction Prize), has been shortlisted for the $10,000 Danuta Gleed Literary Award from the Writers Union of Canada. The winner will be announced on June 5 at the Writers’ Union of Canada’s annual general meeting in Ottawa. Read more at CBC.ca.
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May 20, 2010
The BC Book Prizes
Fundraising Assistant
The West Coast Book Prize Society organizes British Columbia’s largest and most prestigious annual gathering of authors, publishers, booksellers, librarians and professional associations: The BC Book Prizes. The society seeks to recognize the artistic achievements of British Columbia’s book publishing community, reward excellence in writing and publishing, and promote and encourage the development of literary arts. We fulfill this mandate by educating the public about BC writing and publishing and promoting the interaction between writers, publishers, librarians, booksellers, professional associations and the general public. Visit us online at http://www.bcbookprizes.ca for more about us.
This is a full-time 12-week summer position ideal for students interested in the writing and publishing industries. This position is also an excellent opportunity to acquire valuable skills applicable in most office environments.
Duties will include, but are not limited to:
- organizing and soliciting donations for our Online Auction
- responding to inquiries from the public by phone/email
- database work
- general duties as assigned
- updates to our website (HTML knowledge is not necessary)
- social media marketing (Twitter, blogging, Facebook)
The successful candidate should have exceptional organizational and time-management skills and have computer skills in a PC environment. Applications should also have a good phone manner and previous fundraising experience would be an asset. A high level of written, oral and interpersonal communication skills is also essential.
This position is funded through Canada Summer Jobs, a Government of Canada initiative. Applicants must be between the ages of 15 and 30, must have been registered as full-time students in the previous academic year and intend to return to school on a full-time basis in the next academic year, and be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. Applicants must also be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations.
The BC Book Prizes encourages applications from individuals from traditionally disadvantaged groups including, but not limited to, First Nations, women, queer, visible minorities, people with disabilities and immigrants.
Start Date: Monday, June 7, 2010
End Date: Friday, August 27, 2010
Hours: Approximately 35 hours per week
Wage: $9.00 per hour
How to apply:
Please send cover letter and resume to:
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Application deadline: Friday, June 4, 2010
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