Fall 2012 preview brochure for an innovative program for K-12 teachers and students in British Columbia.
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GET AN EARLY START ON THE FESTIVAL! THIS SUMMER, CHECK OUT SOME OF THE 2012 Spreading the Word writers and be sure to tell your students about these exciting authors and their new books. You can order books by Festival authors from Vancouver Kidsbooks at www.kidsbooks.ca. Scott Chantler Schuster Award- winning cartoonist Scott Chantler presents the latest book in his adventure-packed Third Thieves series, The Captive Prince. Gr. 3 –6 Ivan Coyote Coyote’s first book specifically for queer youth, One in Every Crowd, is a heartfelt collection of stories about celebrating differences and embracing your true self. Gr. 8–12 Angèle Delaunois Angèle Delaunois a écrit de nombreux livres sur les phoques, les ours polaires, l’amitié, les sorcières et les vampires. De la 4e à la 7e année et de la 8e à la 12e année. Sheree Fitch Bestselling author Sheree Fitch brings her exuberant, joy filled and wise writing to Festival events for your students. Gr. K– 3 Susan Juby The beloved author of Alice, I Think brings her trademark humour to a dark, dystopian world in her thrilling new novel Bright’s Light. Gr. 8–10 Kyo Maclear Loosely based on the relationship between Virginia Woolf and her sister, painter Vanessa Bell, Virginia Wolf is an uplifting story brimming with imagination, creativity and colorful visuals. Gr. K– 3 Norah McClintock Award-winning young adult crime author brings her knack for thrilling murder mysteries to the Seven series with Close to the Heel. Gr. 8–12 “After waiting anxiously for the day to arrive, my students were engrossed by the story telling and loved the opportunity to meet the authors at the book signing.” Marilyn Bowerman, Scott Creek Middle School OCTOBER 16 to 19, 2012 www.writersfest.bc.ca
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GET AN EARLY START ON THE FESTIVAL!THIS SUMMER, CHECk OUT SOME OF THE 2012 Spreading the Word writers and be sure to tell your students about these exciting authors and their new books. You can order books by Festival authors from Vancouver Kidsbooks at www.kidsbooks.ca.
Scott ChantlerSchuster Award- winning cartoonist Scott Chantler presents the latest book in his adventure-packed Third Thieves series, The Captive Prince.Gr. 3–6
Ivan CoyoteCoyote’s fi rst book specifi cally for queer youth, One in Every Crowd, is a heartfelt collection of stories about celebrating differences and embracing your true self. Gr. 8–12
Angèle delaunoisAngèle Delaunois a écrit de nombreux livres sur les phoques, les ours polaires, l’amitié, les sorcières et les vampires.De la 4e à la 7e année et de la 8e à la 12e année.
Sheree FitchBestselling author Sheree Fitch brings her exuberant, joy fi lled and wise writing to Festival events for your students.Gr. K–3
Susan JubyThe beloved author of Alice, I Think brings her trademark humour to a dark, dystopian world in her thrilling new novel Bright’s Light. Gr. 8–10
kyo MaclearLoosely based on the relationship between Virginia Woolf and her sister, painter Vanessa Bell, Virginia Wolf is an uplifting story brimming with imagination, creativity and colorful visuals.Gr. K–3
Norah McClintockAward-winning young adult crime author brings her knack for thrilling murder mysteries to the Seven series with Close to the Heel.Gr. 8–12
“After waiting anxiously for the day to arrive, my students were engrossed by the story telling and loved the opportunity to meet the authors at the book signing.”
Marilyn bowerman, Scott Creek Middle School
OCTOBER 16 to 19, 2012www.writersfest.bc.ca
Susin NielsenThis former Degrassi High scriptwriter knows teens, and her latest book doesn’t shy away from a significant issue affecting today’s students: bullying.Gr. 8–10
Arthur SladeSlade combines fantasy, science fiction and history in his latest offering Island of Doom, the fourth book in his award-winning Hunchback series.Gr. 7–10
Martine Nöel-MawLes livres de l’auteure primée, Martine Noël- Maw sont destinés aux jeunes, notamment le conte Amélia et les papillons.De la 4e à la 7e année et de la 8e à la 12e année.
Mélanie WattScaredy Squirrel is back with an all-new holiday adventure. What sort of misadventures will he get up to this time?Gr. K–3
Mélanie Watt écrit et illustre ses livres avec réalisme, humour, émotion et beaucoup d’animaux, des écureuils aux pingouins.De la maternelle à la 3e année.
Shane PeacockPeacock's award-winning Boy Sherlock Holmes series combines brilliant storytelling with fascinating historical detail and a mystery worthy of one of the greatest sleuths in English literature.Gr. 7–9
Rick ScottAward-winning singer-songwriter Rick Scott weaves a mystical tale with musical accompaniment in The Great Gazzoon.Gr. 3–6
Janet WilsonShannen and the Dream for a School tells the inspiring true story of a teenage girl who campaigns for a new school in Attawapiskat. Gr. 4–7
Richard ScrimgerAward-winning author Richard Scrimger’s humorous contribution to the Seven series involves an unusual quest and an absent-minded tattoo artist. Gr. 8–12
Lemn SissaySpoken word artist Lemn Sissay brings his energetic and engaging performance poetry to the Festival.Gr. 8–12
“Excellent, relevant, inspiring event. My grade eight humanities class gained a lot from it.”
Phyllis Minsky Queen Elizabeth Secondary School
“The event was fast-paced, with lots of visual
elements and a variety of presentation styles. My students
loved it and learned a lot.”Irene Griffiths, General Wolfe Elementary
La Joie de Lire Chaque année, le Vancouver Writers Fest présente La Joie de Lire, une programmation de jour en français destinée aux élèves des programmes de français langue maternelle et d’immersion en français. Tous les détails du programme seront disponibles en août sur notre site Web au www.writersfest.bc.ca.
Ne manquez pas de faire connaître à vos élèves ces formidables auteurs et leurs nouveaux livres. Vous pouvez commander les livres d’auteurs du Festival au Vancouver Kidsbooks sur www.kidsbooks.ca. Comme toujours, nous avons élaboré un programme mettant en vedette des auteurs possédant une vaste expérience dans la présentation de leur œuvre au public scolaire.
Study Guides! Spreading the Word events connect to BC curriculum. Check the Festival website (www.writersfest.bc.ca) for event study guides in September.
Guides d’études! Les activités « Spreading the Word » ont des liens directs avec les programmes d’études de la C.-B. Pour permettre aux enseignants de tirer plein parti du Festival, un guide d’études a été élaboré pour chacune des activités. Ces guides seront disponibles sur le site Web du festival en septembre.
Cynthia Woodward Development ProgramSubsidized event tickets are available for eligible schools. See our website and Spreading the Word brochure for details in August.
Des billets subventionnés d’entrée aux événements pour les écoles admissibles des quartiers défavorisés sont disponibles. En août prochain, consultez notre site Web et la brochure Passons le message pour tous les détails.
Reading With Writers— INVITE AN AUTHOR TO YOUR SCHOOL!Twice a year local and Festival authors visit inner city classrooms to inspire young readers and writers, at no cost to the schools. To book a writer for a classroom visit between October 16–18, contact Ilona Beiks (see below).
Deux fois par année, les auteurs locaux et invités du Festival visitent les écoles des quartiers défavorisés pour inspirer les jeunes lecteurs et écrivains. La visite d’un auteur dans votre classe est gratuite et peut être réservée entre le 16 et le 18 octobre en communiquant avec Brenda Berck (voir ci-dessous).
How To Buy Festival Event TicketsCheck our website in mid-August for event and program details and the ticket order form: www.writersfest.bc.ca. Festival school events will sell out quickly, so be sure to book early.
To receive a Spreading the Word brochure by mail in August, email your mailing address to [email protected].
TICkETS GO ON SALE SEPTEMbER 10, 2012School Group tickets: $8.50 per ticket* for each Festival school event (*includes HST)
For More Information About Spreading the Word Programs, Contact:Ilona Beiks, Education Co-ordinator, [email protected] or call 604.215.9726.
For More Information About La Joie De Lire, Contact:Brenda Berck, Responsable de la programmation française, [email protected] or call 604.681.0315
202-1398 CARTWRIGHT STREET VANCOUVER bC CANAdA V6H 3R8TEL 604.681.6330 FAX 604.681.8400 WWW.WRITERSFEST.bC.CA
The Festival Experience – 4 Days, 34 Events• Step out of the classroom and onto Granville Island.• Some of the hottest authors on the planet converge with students and
teachers in intimate, interactive and informal settings. • Writers of all genres perform, read from their work, talk about their
craft and answer students’ questions. • Events for all grade levels.
