Guess who's coming to AfterWords? We'll announce our full lineup in early September, but we can't resist sharing some sneak peeks with you this summer. Emma Donoghue brings her new novel Learned by Heart to AfterWords on Sun. Nov 5. Tickets on sale Sept 8. @edonoghuewriter

Brunch & books go together like eggs & toast, so on Sun Nov 5, we're got Emma Donoghue and Charlene Carr Charlene Carr at The Carleton for Book Apetit. Limited tickets on sale Sept 8. Get our newsletter and we'll remind you to get cracking. buff.ly/3SmQN3r

Did you know that AfterWords is a registered charity? Sign up as a monthly donor, or make a one-time donation to help us build this amazing festival. buff.ly/3pZmreP

Businesses and organizations in Halifax, we would love to have your support. An easy way to contribute to what we're building is to buy an ad in our program. We have a few spots left, and the deadline to book is August 10. email [email protected] to snag a spot!

Lineup sneak peek! Friday night at the festival features Alicia Elliott - AND THEN SHE FELL out now! with And Then She Fell, Amy Jones with Pebble and Dove and Sean Michaels with Do You Remember Being Born. Tickets on sale September 8. Stay in the loop: buff.ly/3SmQN3r

Did you know that we are celebrating our fifth annual festival this year? You can help us build for the next five by becoming a monthly donor—your support helps us create a solid festival each year, and also take advantage of new opportunities that arise. buff.ly/3pZmreP

Congratulations, Jack! Excited to have you at the festival this year!

Who's on your TBR pile? We're thrilled to have Zoe Whittall, @monawadauthor, Nicholas Herring, and @realwilliamping joining us in November. Add The Fake, Rouge, Some Hellish, and Hollow Bamboo to your stack and get ready!

Debut novelists Amanda Peters and Michelle Porter will meet on stage at AfterWords to talk about The Berry Pickers, a Grandmother Begins the Story, and their own paths to the page. Tickets go on sale Friday, September 8. buff.ly/2YTE6Uf @MEPIndependent

We are so excited to be part of this!

Today's the day! Our full lineup is now available, and our tickets are on sale right now at afterwordsliteraryfestival.com The fifth annual festival is our biggest AfterWords yet. Who are you most excited to see??

With Cozy Corner readings in English and French, free lemonade and popcorn, and 13 authors on hand with activities, stickers, stamps, and autographs to collect, it’s fun for kids from infant to age 12. ASL, low-sensory room, wheelchair accessible. canadahelps.org/en/charities/a…

Add these three titles to your #tbr pile: And Then She Fell, Do You Remember Being Born?, Pebble & Dove, and then see their authors Alicia Elliott - AND THEN SHE FELL out now! @Swanmichaels Amy Jones at AfterWords. Tickets are on sale now: afterwordsliteraryfestival.com/festival-sched… @mercedesmpeters

Join us tonight in downtown Halifax for our Book Crawl. Register for your free spot here: canadahelps.org/en/charities/a… Thanks to @benjamin_bridge for supplying delicious Piquette Zero refreshments en route!

October is Mi'kmaw History Month. You're invited to take part in musical performances, crafting, dance workshops, and a live recording for the Modern Mi'kma'ki Podcast (AfterWords Literary Festival). Explore events and resources at the Library: bit.ly/3Q2rjdp

Do you know any young writers in Nova Scotia? I am really happy to be working with AfterWords Literary Festival on their inaugural Youth Mentorship Program. Andre Fenton and I will each be mentoring a young writer for 6 weeks in the spring of 2024 - afterwordsliteraryfestival.com/youthmentorship

I can confirm those rumours. Get your ticket! canadahelps.org/en/charities/a…