WOTS Vancouver has a Twitter and blog where we are getting frequent updates and teasers about the authors appearing at the Festival. Don’t miss out on this great FREE family event on Sunday, September 26, 2010.

The Tyee says, “In the months to come, Andrew will be writing a regular column under the heading of Energy and Equity.” Read Andrew’s inaugural piece at TheTyee.ca.

Several BC Book Prize-nominated (and winning) authors will be presenting. Don’t miss Annabel Lyon, Senator Larry Campbell, and Brian Brett among many other great BC writers. Visit the Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts website for full event details.

Come support the writer-in-residency program ― and your reading habit. Historic Joy Kogawa House is located at 1450 West 64th Avenue in Vancouver.

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Bidding:  Bidding is very simple. Send an email to cody@rebuscreative.com with your name, address, phone number, email address and your bid for the lot you are interested in. The site will then be updated with the highest bid. Please note, as the auction progresses lots will be added and removed weekly, so check back for updates!

(Note: the minimum bid increment is $5.00. Bids and bidders are updated as frequently as possible. Additionally, most items can be shipped worldwide.)

Winning: If you are lucky enough to win your lot, we will contact you to let you know right away. Items will be available for pickup at our offices. Alternatively, once we receive your cheque in the mail, we can send you your package.

(Note: Additional costs may be incurred to cover shipment of item(s) when necessary.)

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Bid on a pair of adult tickets to see each of the six Main Stage presentations in the Theatre at UBC 2010/11 Subscription Season (Sept 2010 - March 2011), a pair of passes to the Museum of Anthropology, and a ($40) gift certificate to White Spot.

Theatre at UBC is recognised as one of Canada’s foremost academic Theatre programs. Theatre at UBC’s spectacular season subscriber package offers world theatre, original works and an internationally acclaimed production on tour. The pair of season subscriber tickets included in this package entitle the holder to attend a performance of each of the season’s shows: The Madwoman of Chaillot, The Madonna Painter or the Birth of a Painting, Jade in the Coal, Circa, Dead Man’s Cell Phone, and Wild Honey.

Also included in this package are a pair of passes to the Museum of Anthropology at UBC. See magnificent Northwest Carvings, weavings, and contemporary artworks. Discover over 16,000 objects from around the world; discover the MOA. Finally, and just as quintessentially Northwest, enjoy a ($40) gift certificate to the legendary White Spot.

Value: $230 | Bidding for this item ends: August 11th at 11:00am.
Donated by Department of Theatre and Film at UBC | Museum of Anthropology | White Spot

Current Bid: $70

Bid on a package including: a voucher redeemable for a one night stay at the Squamish Inn on the Water, a rafting adventure for one with Canadian Outback Adventures, a Bear Ecotour zipline adventure for one from Whistler’s Ziptrek, a ($25) gift certificate to The Squamish Bookshelf, and a fondue dinner for two at Grilled Fromage.

Cap off summer 2010 with an exhilarating and adrenaline fueled trip to Squamish. Rise early and make your way out to the Elaho or Squamish River area for a day of guided river rafting from Canadian Outback Adventures. After your trip, check in at the Squamish Inn on the Water where you’ll enjoy a one night stay in one of their signature river-front suites.

Next, head into town and redeem your ($25) gift certificate at the ideally located and robustly-stocked Squamish Bookshelf before heading off to the Grilled Fromage. Offering 60 types of grilled cheese sandwiches, as well as other cheesy appies, you are invited to enjoy fondue for two at this Squamish hot spot. The next morning, well-rested and fully-charged, make your way down the Sea-to-Sky Highway to Whistler and take in the inspiring views and invigorating rush of a zipline ecotour from Ziptrek. Adventure awaits… Squamish awaits!

• Canadian Outback Adventure rafting voucher redeemable for either their challenging “ELAHO EXHILARATOR” or family friendly “CHEAKAMUS SPLASH” adventure. Expires September 30th, 2010.
• Ziptrek Bear Ecotour voucher is not valid Saturdays & Sundays in July or August. Expires June 3rd, 2011.

Value: $455 | Bidding for this item ends: August 9th at 11:00am.
Donated by Squamish Inn on the Water | Canadian Outback Adventures
Donated by Ziptrek | The Squamish Bookshelf | Griled Fromage

Current Bid: $130

Bid on a package including: a voucher for a pair of tickets to see Shane Koyczan and Friends this October at the Centennial Theatre, a copy of Shane’s 2005 poetry collection Visiting Hours, and a ($50) gift certificate to Eastside Mario’s.

On the afternoon of October 3rd, head out to the North Shore’s historic 705 seat Centennial Theatre for what is bound to be a memorable experience with the world renown Shane Koyczan. This spoken word virtuoso’s thrillingly rich, fast, and cool performances have brought audiences to their feet across the globe. Don’t miss your chance to witness the man who left the 2010 Olympic Opening Ceremonies crowd of 55,000 in awe.

Topping things off with a copy of Shane’s critically acclaimed poetry collection Visiting Hours and a ($50) gift certificate to Eastside Mario’s at the Lonsdale Quay, the Shane Koyczan and Friends Package promises a North Shore afternoon you won’t soon forget.

Value: $125 | Bidding for this item ends: August 9th at 11:00am.
Donated by Centennial Theatre | Eastside Mario’s

Current Bid: $75

Bid on a one of a kind silk blouse by Adhesive Clothing Co. and Melissa Ferreira.

Melissa Ferreira is the Vancouver-based designer of Adhesif Clothing Co. Born in Montreal, Melissa was influenced by her mother who worked in garment production for a large scale clothing distributor.

The adhesive collection plays with colours, shapes, and textiles to create one-of-a-kind, edgy garments. All of the clothing is made from recycled fabrics that have an attitude and personality all of their own. So if you thought adhesives were bad for the environment, definitely try this one on for size!

Adhesif Clothing looks great and is good for the environment. The line of garments for men and women is not only made from sustainable materials, but is also locally produced in Vancouver, BC. Adhesif Clothing has received acclaim across Canada from television shows like Breakfast Television, Urban Rush and The Express, to articles in Flare, Fashion, The Georgia Straight, Westender, Granville Magaine, and Green Living Magazine.

Value: $100 | Bidding for this item ends: August 4th at 11:00am.
Donated by Adhesive Clothing Co.

Current Bid: $35

Bid on a ten-ticket package to screenings at the Vancity Theatre.

Located in the Vancouver International Film Centre, the state-of-the-art 175 capacity Vancity Theatre features diverse and exciting programming on a year-round basis. This package of ten tickets entitles the bearer to advance tickets of their choice (based on availability, to screenings in the Film Centre line-up.

• Tickets cannot be used for rental or Film Festival presentations at the Film Centre.
• Tickets valid until: July 1st, 2011

Value: $100 | Bidding for this item ends: August 3rd at 11:00am.
Donated by Vancouver International Film Centre

Current Bid: $55

Bid on the Kobo eReader by Indigo.

Designed for booklovers, the Kobo eReader reads like print on paper. E Ink technology and adjustable font sizes make reading easy on everyone’s eyes. The lightweight and long battery life make this the perfect device for readers on the go.

Tech specs:

• Supports multiple content types: eBooks, PDFs, Newspapers & Magazines.
• Pre-loaded with desktop software to organize your library.
• Book-like reading: No glare 6” E Ink screen with 8 level grey scale.
• Pick up where you left off: automatically book mark pages.
• Size: 120mm x 184mm
• Slim: Only 10mm thick
• Store up to 1000 titles: 1 GB memory
• Battery Life: up to 2 weeks battery life or 8000 page turns.

Value: $150 | Bidding for this item ends: August 3rd at 11:00am.
Donated by Indigo Books & Music Inc.

Current Bid: $105

Bid on a deluxe Prince Rupert getaway package consisting of: return airfare for two to Prince Rupert with Hawkair, two nights accommodation in a premium guest room at the Coast Hotel in Prince Rupert, and a ($50) gift certificate to the Cow Bay Cafe.

Located on the stunning and picturesque Northwest Coast of British Columbia, Prince Rupert is a haven of unspoiled wilderness and unrivaled outdoor activity. Enjoy a relaxing and comfortable return flight for two to this destination hideaway with Hawkair. Once you arrive, head over to check-in at The Coast Prince Rupert Hotel, located at the heart of the city’s downtown core, where you can setup base camp for a two night stay in one of their premium guest rooms. During the day, head over to the Cow Bay Cafe with your ($50) gift certificate for lunch, dinner, or dessert, and experience what Prince Rupert has to offer.

• Hotel voucher valid until April 30th, 2011
• Flight pass valid until January 31st, 2011
• Blackout dates apply for flights between Dec, 11th - January 10th, 2011

Value: $1600 | Bidding for this item ends: August 3rd at 4:00pm.
Donated by Coast Prince Rupert Hotel | Hawkair

Current Bid: $640

• 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)

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.

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.

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.

• 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!

Don’t forget, the contest ends Tuesday, June 8th so make sure you enter to win all 7 winning books before then!

Read more about the Hope In Shadows photo contest in this News1130 article or at www.hopeinshadows.com

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

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:
jason@rebuscreative.com

Application deadline: Friday, June 4, 2010

There are 7 independent bookstores and local chains (over 20 individual stores) participating in our Win the Winners Contest.

Shelagh Rogers, host of CBC Radio One’s The Next Chapter and MC for the evening, has some opening remarks:

Cathleen With, author of Having Faith in the Polar Girls’ Prison, won the Ethel Wilson Fiction Prize. The prize was presented by three-time Ethel Wilson Fiction Prize winner, Audrey Thomas.
Audio clip coming soon. In the meantime, listen to Sheryl McKay’s North by Northwest CBC podcast from April 25 (mp3 link), the day after the Gala.

Lorna Crozier, author of Small Beneath the Sky: A Prairie Memoir, won the Hubert Evans Non-Fiction Prize. The prize was presented by author Harold Rhenisch.

Carrie Mac, author of The Gryphon Project, won the Sheila A Egoff Children’s Literature Prize. The prize was presented by author Sarah Harvey.

Andrew Scott, author of Encyclopedia of Raincoast Place Names: A Complete Reference to Coastal British Columbia, won the Roderick Haig-Brown Regional Prize. The prize was presented by author Katherine Gordon.

Fred Wah, author of is a door, won the Dorothy Livesay Poetry Prize. The prize was presented by Irene Lanzinger, president of the BC Teachers’ Federation.

Freida Wishinsky and Dean Griffiths, author and illustrator of Maggie Can’t Wait, won the Christie Harris Illustrated Children’s Literature Prize. The prize was presented by author Sheryl McFarlane. Dean Griffiths accepted the award and spoke how the illustrations and message of the book touched him after his experiences with his daughter, Holly.

Brian Brett and Greystone Books, author and publisher of Trauma Farm: A Rebel History of Rural Life, won the Bill Duthie Booksellers’ Choice Award. The prize was presented by Bill Duthie’s daughter, Cathy Legate.

Our MC Shelagh Rogers has some closing statements:

Many poets featured in this year’s Poetry in Transit project have received or been shortlisted for the Dorothy Livesay Poetry Prize. See all the 2009 poetry excerpts on the ABPBC website.

• Kate Braid (finalist, 1996)
• Daphne Marlatt (from her 2009 Livesay Prize-winning book, The Given)
• Eve Joseph (finalist, 2005)
• David Zieroth (from his 2010 finalist book, The Fly In Autumn)
• Susan Musgrave (finalist, 2000)
• Gary Geddes (2008 recipient of the Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Literary Excellence)
• Elise Partridge (from her 2009 finalist book, Chameleon Hours)
• Larissa Lai (from her 2010 finalist book, Automaton Biographies)

13th Anniversary Poetry in Transit Contest

This much-loved project has been running since 1996 and in that time has featured 190 poems from established and emerging writers. In partnership with TransLink and BC Transit, the ABPBC produces sixteen poetry cards annually featuring the work of BC-authored and Canadian-published poets. The cards are displayed on buses and SkyTrains throughout the transit systems in BC.

To celebrate the April 28th, 2010 launch of this year’s Poetry in Transit, the ABPBC will be hosting the 13th Anniversary Poetry in Transit Contest! Did you meet your soul mate while reading a poem together on the bus? Have you gotten into a heated argument with a fellow passenger over a line in a poem? Tell us your best Poetry in Transit story to be in contention to win the grand prize – all 16 books of poetry from this year’s poets.

See www.books.bc.ca for submission details.

Contest deadline: May 31, 2010

Chapters Indigo Books & Music has partnered with three BC organizations—the Association of Book Publishers of BC, the BC Association of Magazine Publishers and the Sierra Club BC—to present “Read Local, Buy Local,” a new event series that encourages readers to think locally when purchasing reading material, just as they do when selecting food and other products.

The “Read Local, Buy Local” series consists of 28 free sessions open to the public, including family activities, readings, talks and demonstrations. Events will be held concurrently at Chapters Robson, Chapters Granville and Chapters Victoria on Thursday, April 22, Saturday, April 24 and Sunday, April 25. BC Book Prize 2010 finalist Andrew Scott, author of The Encyclopedia of Raincoast Place Names will be at Chapters Robson at 3:00 pm on Thursday, April 22.

Visit www.bcmags.com/readlocal for full events listings.