LitFest 2009 – October 21-25

LitFest will once again fill downtown Edmonton with the buzz of conversation about real stories – about issues that we face every day. Watch this space for details. 

Note that if you are an author of non fiction work, and would like to participate in our 2009 festival, check out our submissions guidelines.

Thank you!

More than 1,500 literary fans met over four days to celebrate the power of the written word. From intimate readings at the Artery and Citadel Theatre, sparkling panels at Enterprise Square, to discussions with junior high school students in their classrooms, non-fiction authors and their work took centre stage throughout downtown Edmonton. 

Thank you to our many volunteers and sponsors. Special thanks to our programming partners Metro Cinema, University of Alberta Book Stores, Audrey’s Books and the Edmonton Public Library. 

Watch this space for announcements about the upcoming festival!

Cheers!

David

Afua Cooper, Amanda Sussman, Susan Olding and Marina Nemat, featured in our Brunch of Writers. Photo: Donna Fong

Simon Winchester enjoys a moment with LitFest programming committee members Janice Williamson and Ted Bishop

At our opening Lit Fete, Sharon Butala reads from her stirring, personal story The Girl in Saskatoon. Photo: Donna Fong.

Bart Beaty in discussion with audience members after his talk and the screening of David Cronenberg’s A History of Violence. Photo: Donna Fong.

Author Robert Stone joined us in celebration of his memoir, Prime Green. Taken at Lit Fete, October 16th.  Photo: Donna Fong.

Even the LitFest staff have to eat once in a while. Décor coordinator Margaret Smith, Production Coordinator Dave Holowaty and Assistant Producer Mike Cristello at A Brunch of Writers. Photo: Donna Fong.

Myrna Kostash, enjoying a lighter moment during the Non Fiction Writer Jam.
Photo: Donna Fong.

Marilyn Dumont and Larry Loyie discuss issues of authentic voice and the appropriation of First Nations stories during our Giving Voice, Taking Voice panel. Photo: Donna Fong

Afua Cooper reads at the PEN Canada Writer Cabaret fundraiser. Photo: Donna Fong