SALMON ARM –– This year’s Shuswap Writers’ Festival, May 27 to 29, has something to offer everyone, readers, writers and storytellers of all ages.
Children and young adults will have a presence at the festival with the presentation of awards to winners of the KidsWrite writing contest, along with readings of their work by the young prize-winners.
“This year’s list of award-winning presenters includes writers of every style ranging from Annabel Lyon to Evelyn Lau to William Deverell and a variety of workshops, including two intensive three-hour sessions with Michael Slade and Angie Abdou respectively,” said Sarah Weaver, president of the Shuswap Association of Writers.
The festival also features a special coffee house with author readings, a storytellers’ party, as well as mentoring sessions with authors called “blue pencil” sessions and author book sales tables.
Visitors can choose to attend the full festival, starting Friday night and concluding Sunday, or to attend only certain events.
“Registering early pays since the festival offers attractive early bird rates before May 6,” said Weaver, adding “If money is a problem, check out the bursaries offered by the festival. These bursaries are limited in number and designed to assist those for whom participating would be difficult without financial assistance.”
Guidelines for bursaries and the full list of presenters and up-to-date information can be viewed at www.saow.ca.
