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WordFest has re-launched Between the Lines, the Festival’s blog. The blog has traditionally run from mid-September to October to cover the Festival, but now the blog will be updated year-round. Between the Lines will not only offer information on the Festival, but also a behind-the-scenes look into how the annual Festival is built and reactions to some of the current issues in books, writing and art. Between the Lines is also proud to have WordFest alumnus and previous Festival blogger, Noah Richler posting on Between the Lines. Noah Richler is a writer and broadcaster. His book, This is My Country, What’s Yours? A Literary Atlas of Canada won the 2007 BC Award for Canadian Non-Fiction. He blogs for WordFest and his column, "The Writing Life," also appears on roverarts.com. Please visit the new blog at wordfestblog.wordpress.com and send your feedback to
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How to Web 2.0: Creating a Poetry Podcast
Today’s youth is unprecedentedly “connected” and instantly adapt to the ever-evolving networking possibilities of the Internet and mobile technology. There are numerous ways to receive information and entertainment, but how can traditional methods of self-expression and art adapt to shifting mediums? WordFest, with the support of TELUS, is proud to offer this how-to podcast and supplementary material to offer insight in creating a classroom event that fosters technological and paper literacy. Cutting-edge multimedia artist Alexis O’Hara leads the How to Web 2.0 podcast and gives step-by-step instructions on how to record yourself and broadcast it online. View the podcast and download the Teacher Resource Materials. After you review the materials and explore the technology, you will want to share this exciting new program with your students. Download: If you have any questions, or would like to provide feedback, please contact
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Wanted: People who love Reading! |
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WordFest is seeking volunteers to read books from our 2010 submission library. Each year, publishers send us books for possible consideration in the Festival, but because there are so many, we are unable to get through them all ourselves. This is where you come in! It’s easy:
1. drop by our offices at 149 5th Ave SE
2. pick out a book that interests you
3. read the book and write a short review
4. return the book and your review to our offices
If you would like any more information on this program, please do not hesitate to contact Anne-Nicole Pilkey at:
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Check out some of the great media coverage from this year's Festival. |
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A big thank you to the volunteers, donors, sponsors, artists, partners, supporters, readers and staff that made WordFest 2009 our best Festival yet! |
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