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??? ???? ?????? ???? ???? ????? ??! Celebrate this milestone year on December 6–7 at Casa d’Italia, with special events, author signings, and the latest releases from Canadian writers and publishers. Produced by the Association of English-language Publishers of Quebec (AELAQ), the Fair celebrates the vibrancy of English-language writing, publishing, and translation in Quebec. In honour of the tenth anniversary, this year’s Fair will, for the first time, welcome publishers from across Canada.
Taking place in the historic Casa d’Italia, the Fair will present a full weekend of programming, including a discussion between ??????? ??? ??????? ?’????? about their new collaborative book Valentine in Montreal. Comic fans and those looking to discover the city’s beloved bédéistes will enjoy Art and Life in Graphic Novels with ???? ????????, ?????? ?????? and ?. ????. Meanwhile, find your next dinner table discussion topic at our ???-??????? ????????? round, where authors such as ???????? ????????? will demystify their research and share the passion inspiring their work. For writers looking to pitch a book idea, we’re hosting the fair’s first ever ?????-?????? ????? ??? ??????? ??? ???????, where up-and-coming and seasoned wordsmiths will have the opportunity to deliver their pitches directly to publishers.
The Fair will offer plenty of fun for young booklovers in a ????, ????-?????? ????’ ???? both days, and a special reading and guided yoga practice for children with author ?????? ???????? on Saturday afternoon. Other programming highlights include a panel discussion hosted by Italian community archivist ????? ????????, and a showcase of publisher ???????? ????????’ latest Quebec authors and releases.
Stick around for our ? à ? opening cocktail on Saturday for delicious hors d’oeuvres and a chance to connect with Montreal’s vibrant literary community, with a special 10th Anniversary High Fidelity DJ set with local journalist and author ??????? ?????.
Casa d’Italia is located at 505 Jean-Talon East, and is fully accessible to wheelchairs and strollers. The fair takes place on the second floor, accessible via stairs or elevator. Take the entrance on Berri Street, across the street from Jean-Talon metro (exit Jean-Talon Nord).
Visit readquebec.ca for all the details.
? Casa d'Italia, 505 Jean-Talon Est
⏰ 11 am - 7 pm on Saturday, 11 am - 5 pm on Sunday
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Casa d'Italia Montreal, 505, rue Jean-Talon Est,Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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