We\u2019re less than two weeks out from WOTS 2018 and with over 150 authors and over 15 stages there\u2019s so much to check out! It\u2019s going to be a busy and bustling day and we want to make sure you don\u2019t miss a thing!<\/p>\n
You can always find where your favourite authors will be on our website<\/a>, but if you\u2019re having trouble deciding where to head on September 23rd, then take a look at these not-to-be-missed programs!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Our Indigenous Voices<\/a> stage is returning this year! This stage is dedicated to Indigenous authors and literatures. Come hear some readings, or head over for a language lesson and you\u2019ll learn some phrases in Cree or Anishinaabemowin! Attend the Opening and Closing ceremonies for a call to action on how we can move forward with reconciliation.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you\u2019re an aspiring poet, you definitely want to sign-up for the Franc\u2019Open Mic Workshop<\/a>! This workshop will use games and group activities to develop creativity, imagination and writing techniques! Not fluent in French? The workshop can be offered in both French and English.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Want to add a little extra fun to your WOTS day? Come see your favourite authors live on the WOTS Author Cruises! Romance fans should hop aboard The Love Boat<\/a>, featuring Maggie K. Black, Stefanie London, and Mary Sullivan. Or do you experience some wanderlust? Grab tickets for Across Water, Across Time<\/a>. Authors Alex Boyd, Andrea Curtis<\/a>, and Kerri Sakamoto will be talking about their adventures on the water.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n TD Kidstreet is an entire section of the festival that\u2019s Just For Kids! Well, and of course their families. Kids can get to know the authors and illustrators of their favourite books at the TD Children\u2019s Literature<\/a> stage! Do they love play? They can engage with some hands-on learning over at the Children\u2019s Activity Tent<\/a>! They can draw along with story time or create their very own characters.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Do you speak French? Want to learn more? Then come on over to our French programming down at La sc\u00e8ne Viamonde<\/a>! There will be a mix of children\u2019s and adults\u2019 programming and you can finish off the day by watching the Franc\u2019Open Mic Slam<\/a>, an all-French open stage!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Want the bestselling books at the festival? Head on over to the Amazon.ca Bestsellers<\/a> stage! You can hear popular authors like Kenneth Oppel<\/a>, Linwood Barclay, Hana Shafi<\/a>, and Amy Stuart talking about their latest books!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Our Great Books Stage<\/a> features dynamic books from every genre\u2014 from fiction to poetry to non-fiction! Hear from authors of these awesome Canadian books like Sharon Bala, Joanna Goodman, Michael Barclay, and Nathan Ripley.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Are you an aspiring writer? Hoping to be featured at a future WOTS festival? Drop by the Studio Theatre for the Humber Wordshop Marquee<\/a>! You can drop off the first page of your manuscript at the First Page Challenge<\/a> for a chance to have your work assessed on stage. Learn from the faculty at the Humber School for Writers at one of their writing or career strategy workshops!<\/p>\n —<\/p>\n There is something for everyone, no matter your age or writing experience, here at WOTS. So head on over on Sunday September 23 to get to know some amazing Canadian authors or just peruse for your next favourite book at the Marketplace.<\/p>\n We hope to see you there!<\/p>\n Want to keep up with the WOTS blog? Sign up for our newsletter<\/i> here<\/i><\/a>!<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" We\u2019re less than two weeks out from WOTS 2018 and with over 150 authors and over 15 stages there\u2019s so much to check out! It\u2019s going to be a busy and bustling day and we want to make sure you don\u2019t miss a thing! 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