Date: Wednesday, May 21 2014
Time: 8pm ET
Topic: Science Fiction and Fantasy
Use the #DiverseCanLit tag to follow along on Twitter (or TweetChat). Our genre specific chats are always a blast and I’m especially interested in talking about this one! Join us at 8pm to discuss science fiction and fantasy in Canada. Below are a few of the questions we may cover:
- Who are you favorite Canadian speculative fiction authors?
- People don’t usually associate CanLit with sci-fi/fantasy (Atwood notwithstanding). How limited is the genre in Canada?
- What support exists for sci-fi/fantasy creators in Canada? Are any of them focused on marginalized people?
- What support do the creators need?
- What Canadian sci-fi/fantasy books do you recommend?
Getting Ready!
- Follow the #DiverseCanLit list on Twitter. Feel free to tweet me (@leonicka) if you want to be added!
- Subscribe to Leonicka.com in the sidebar to get the schedules, recap posts, and digests of relevant resources.
DiverseCanLit Meet-up
I’d like to meet some of y’all in person! We’re meeting at St. Lawrence Market on May 24. Join us!
Check out the Giveaway
Speaking of sci-fi and fantasy… I’m hosting a giveaway! Five lucky Canadian teachers/librarians can win an ebook copy of Long Hidden. Enter now!
Awesome! Maybe we’ll meet at one of the in-person hang out! Til then feel free to join us on the Twitter chats :)
I’m moving to Canada (near Toronto) in August and I would LOVE to be a part of what you are doing!