Tickets on sale for children’s literary event in Nanaimo

BookFest draws authors and illustrators to Nanaimo's downtown

Tickets are now on sale for BookFest, the annual event which brings authors and illustrators together with children.

Mike Deas, Julie Flett and Michael Kusugak are just a few of the authors and illustrators attending the event, which features workshops and readings, set for May 5 at Diana Krall Plaza and nearby venues.

BookFest also features a book signing session, lunchtime entertainment, free activities for preschoolers and more.

Presentations are open to children age five to 12, with three sessions for $10. Family passes are $25. Adults attend free but must accompany a child.

For tickets, please call the Port Theatre at 250-754-8550 or visit www.porttheatre.com.

Nanaimo News Bulletin