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“Too Much:” Writing the Parts of Yourself You Were Told to Hide with Rachel Phan
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Join Rachel Phan for this generative nonfiction workshop about shame, visibility, race, ambition, femininity, anger, desire, and “likability.”
Scribo Ergo Sum: I Write, Therefore I Am Workshop with Richard Harrison
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This is a workshop about using writing to discover and create yourself. Bring pen, paper, and a willingness to go where the writing takes you!
We Are Water and Light: Edmonton Chinese Writing Club Anthology Launch 2026
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Litfest is pleased to invite you to the book launch of the Edmonton Chinese Writing Club’s new anthology: We Are Water and Light: Anti-Racism Stories Rooted in Chinese Wisdom and Other Asian Traditions
LitFest 2026 Opening Night Event and Reception: Featuring Trina Moyles with Conor Kerr
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LitFest is thrilled to invite you to join us on Wednesday, October 14, 2026 for our opening night festivities! Join Trina Moyles in conversation with Conor Kerr.
Masterclass: Writing Zuihitsu Form with Catherine Owen
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Explore the zuihitsu form with Catherine Owen!
Social Art Experience: Felted Wool Pumpkin - with Elvira Falconer
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Craft your own 3D felted wool pumpkin on October 29 with local artist Elvira Falconer at The Carrot! Beginner-friendly fall workshop, $25, ages 12+.
Beyond the Concert Hall (LitFest)
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LitFest is thrilled to help celebrate the launch of Laberinto Press’ fifth anthology, Beyond the Concert Hall: An Anthology of Sound, curated by Luciana Erregue-Sacchi, Catalina Morales Vélez, and Cait Yaga.
Nonfiction Story Slam (LitFest)
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Ten tellers. Five minutes. One winner. Let the game of truth begin! Sign-up at 7pm, slam at 7:30pm. Free to attend; arrive early! Space is limited.
Numinous Animal – feat. Bertrand Bickersteth in conversation with Michael A. Bucknor (LitFest)
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Join host Michael A. Bucknor as he talks to featured author Bertrand Bickersteth about his new memoir, Numinous Animal: Tracing the Afrofuturism of Black Cowboys.
Unearthing Home, feat. Catherine Owen and Sharon Butala
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Catherine Owen (Sixteen Homes, Wolsak & Wynn) in conversation with Sharon Butala (How to Breathe Water, Freehand Books) to discuss their latest memoirs. Join us for an incredible conversation about what it means to find Home. Hosted by Kim Mannix.