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In Conversation: Desmond Cole
OnlineBoth Cole’s activism and journalism find vibrant expression in his first book, The Skin We’re In: A Year of Black Resistance and Power. Puncturing the bubble of Canadian smugness and naive assumptions of a post-racial nation, Cole chronicles just one year—2017—in the struggle against racism in this country. In conversation with host Jesse Lipscombe. This event is presented by STARfest.
Divine Bodies & Disfigured: Narratives on Disability
OnlineA one-on-one conversation with author Amanda Leduc (Disfigured: On Fairy Stories, Disability, and Making Space) and poet Brandon Wint (Divine Animal).
Sh*t, Actually with Lindy West
OnlineSh*t, Actually is a love letter and a break-up note all in one: to the films that shaped us and the ones that ruined us. More often than not, West finds, they’re one and the same. New York Times opinion writer and bestselling author Lindy West will be in conversation with Vivek Shraya. Admission to this event includes a copy of Sh*t, Actually, with free delivery from Glass Bookshop! To maintain accessibility for all audiences, a limited number of free or by-donation tickets will be available on a first-come, first-served basis through our Community Access Ticket Program 48 hours prior to the event. If you have any questions about this program, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us at outreach@litfestalberta.org.