Writing Picture Books with Laura Farina (NSWA Workshop)
A hands-on workshop with poet and picture book writer, Laura Farina.
Date and time
Location
North Vancouver District Public Library (Lynn Valley Branch)
1277 Lynn Valley Road North Vancouver, BC V7J 0A2 CanadaAbout this event
- Event lasts 1 hour 15 minutes
Writing Picture Books with Laura Farina (NSWA Workshop)
The sonnet, the haiku...the picture book? In this hands-on workshop, poet and picture book writer, Laura Farina, will walk you through the conventions of the picture book, helping you find unexpected and delightful possibilities for your own work within the constraints of this form.
FREE!
Registration is required to secure your spot. Drop-in seating may be available but is not guaranteed.
Interested in attending more than one Festival event?
You must register for each event separately to guarantee your spot at each event.
For more information on this and other festival events: www.northshorewritersfestival.com
About the Presenters
Laura Farina is the author of the picture book This is the Path the Wolf Took. For over a decade, she has coordinated children's literature events around the Lower Mainland, including TD Canadian Children's Book Week and the popular parent and child book clubs at Christianne's Lyceum of Literature and Art. Laura's poetry has been published in two books, and numerous journals and anthologies. Her new poetry book, Behold!, is forthcoming from Coach House Press.
About the Festival
The North Shore Writers Festival is presented in partnership by North Vancouver City Library, North Vancouver District Public Library, and West Vancouver Memorial Library.
The Festival would not be made possible without support from the Friends of the Library groups from all three North Shore Libraries, North Shore Writers’ Association, KidsBooks, and the North Shore News.
The Festival takes place on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) , and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) Nations. The Coast Salish Peoples have long used oral storytelling to pass on and preserve their cultural teachings. This powerful tradition highlights the important role that stories play in our lives. We are grateful to host the North Shore Writers Festival on the lands of these Nations and honour the art of storytelling.
Frequently asked questions
Yes! Underground parking (access at Mountain Highway and Ross Road) is free for the first 3 hours.
Yes! The Library and Lynn Valley Village are accessible by bus routes 209, 210, 227, 228, 229, 240, & N24. Buses provide accessible service for wheelchairs, scooters, and bike racks. Schedules can be found on Translink’s main or mobile website.
Yes. North Vancouver District Public Library have automatic entrance doors and elevator access to all levels. Staff can assist with priority seating at the event. Accessible washrooms are also available.
All events are FREE! The Festival would not be made possible without support from the Friends of the Library groups from all three North Shore Libraries, North Shore Writers’ Association, KidsBooks, and the North Shore News.
Registration is required to secure your spot. Drop-in seating may be available but is not guaranteed.
The North Shore Writes Festival started in 2000. The Festival is presented in partnership by North Vancouver City Library, North Vancouver District Public Library, and West Vancouver Memorial Library.
Events are open to all ages though some of the subject matter may not be suitable for children.