FEATURED EVENT

Canadian Writers’ Summit

June 15–19

Writers from across the country come together this week for the inaugural conference, organized by the Writers’ Union of Canada with support from regional associations. The event includes workshops, lectures, and panels covering both the craft and business of writing. Keynotes by Lawrence Hill and Jean Little. canadianwriterssummit.com

MONDAY, JUNE 13

Across: Launch featuring Margaret Christakos, Susan Holbrook, Nicole Markotic, Sachiko Murakami, Andrea Thompson, Betsy Warland. St. Stephen-in-the-Fields, 103 Bellevue Ave., Toronto 7 p.m. $5

TUESDAY, JUNE 14

Ann Birch: Speak on her novel, Settlement, and discuss the challenges of writing historical fiction. Toronto Area Council of Women, 117 Bloor St. E., Toronto. 10 a.m.

John Goddard: Presentation on his novel, Inside Hamilton’s Museums. Waterdown Public Library, 163 Dundas St. E., Hamilton. 6:30 p.m.

Melissa Barbeau, Gary Newhook, Paul Bowdring: Emerging and established authors take the stage as part of the Writers’ Alliance NL Spring Tides Reading Series. The Ship Pub, 265 Duckworth St., St. John’s. 8 p.m. Free

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15

Robin LeBlanc: Talk on the best beer in Ontario. The Second Wedge Brewery, 14 Victoria St., Uxbridge, Ont. 7 p.m.

THURSDAY, JUNE 16

Elinor Florence: Talk on her wartime novel, Bird’s Eye View. Chapters, 47 Rideau St., Ottawa. 4 p.m.

Valerie Knowles: Launch for 4th edition of Strangers at Our Gates. Library and Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa. 5:30 p.m.

FRIDAY, JUNE 17

In Conversation with Annie Proulx: Pulitzer Prize—winning author of The Shipping News and Brokeback Mountain reads from her new novel Barkskins. Fleck Dance Theatre
207 Queens Quay West, Toronto. 6:30 p.m. $50 ($60 for couples), includes one signed copy of the book. ifoa.org/events/in- conversation-with-annie-proulx

Festival at Ochre Pit Cove: A weekend of Newfoundland music, books, and art, with readings by Paul Rowe, Joan Sullivan, Ed Riche, Chad Pelley, Catherine Hogan Safer, and Lisa Moore. Church at Ochre Pit Cove, Conception Bay. Full schedule: thefestivalatochrepitcove.com

Nicholas Ruddock: Launching the book Night Ambulance. The Bookshelf, 41 Quebec St., Guelph, Ont. 7:30 p.m.

SATURDAY, JUNE 18

Festival at Ochre Pit Cove: A weekend of Newfoundland music, books, and art, with readings by Paul Rowe, Joan Sullivan, Ed Riche, Chad Pelley, Catherine Hogan Safer, and Lisa Moore. Church at Ochre Pit Cove, Conception Bay. Full schedule: thefestivalatochrepitcove.com

Send listings for any Canadian literary events to events@quillandquire.com.