BurlLITFest is back! Burlington Public Library is excited to announce its 2023 Burlington Literary Festival lineup. Last year’s headliner events filled up in a flash, so literature lovers should mark their calendars for October 18 when registration for 2023’s free festival opens. The celebration of authors, books, and creativity runs the full month of November.
This year’s BurlLitFest is chock-full of Canadian literary talent. Featured speakers include beloved actor and author, R.H. Thomson, acclaimed historical fiction author, Jennifer Robson, Olympian-turned-broadcast journalist, Perdita Felicien, and bestselling writer, Alicia Elliott, to name a few.
“We are excited to bring such a wide range of writing talent and experience to our book-loving community this year,” says Burlington Public Library CEO, Lita Barrie. “Our festival is all about finding delight in the written word, connecting with others, and learning something new.”
Further highlights include an intimate writer’s workshop with a bestselling memoirist, a lively and entertaining evening with four local crime novelists, and thought-provoking presentations by writers tackling a range of timely and relevant social justice topics including the climate crisis, the plight of migrant workers, and how artificial intelligence is changing the publishing industry. And new this year, the Library is offering a series of writing workshops just for kids taught by popular Burlington children’s authors!
The festival caps off with the popular BurlLITFest Open Mic event where amateur writers can share their work on stage.
All events are free to attend, and a Burlington Public Library card is not required. Visit bpl.on.ca to register.
