To Word on the Street!
This Sunday at 2:40 p.m. in the Canada Reads tent I will be talking Alice with someone who is in a position to know! There will be free earth clods for anyone who pays homage to Alice’s uniquely devastating fashion sense (i.e. anyone who gives their inner thrift queen or king a workout). Please beware that the earth clods may contain nuts and so might the audience. The best Alice look will receive an autographed can of Spam and a maybe even a copy of Season One of the Alice, I Think show on DVD. I know, I know, it’s the kind of prize that could cause a riot, similar to the chaotic scenes that take place at the openings of new Wal Marts or during Boxing Day Super Sales at Dollar Stores.
Last time I appeared at WOTS I accidentally hit an audience member with a cherry-flavoured Lipsmacker. I absolutely promise not to do that this time.
You should also look for Carol Windley at 1:20 in the same tent. She’ll be reading from her new short story collection, Home Schooling, which has just been long listed for the Giller. And don’t miss Robert Wiersema reading from Before I Wake. It’s an amazing book.
Oh, and don’t forget that Meg Cabot is coming to town this Friday. Call Vancouver Kidsbooks for information about tickets!