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8 alumni, 1 student finalists for 2019 BC Book Prizes

8 alumni, 1 student finalists for 2019 BC Book Prizes

Congratulations to the 2019 finalists for this year’s BC Book Prizes presented by the Westcoast Book Prize Society.

Faculty reading showcases new work

Faculty reading showcases new work

The UBC Creative Writing Program invites you to join our talented faculty for a reading, book signing and reception in celebration of their new work.

Brave New Play Rites brings new voices to Vancouver

Brave New Play Rites brings new voices to Vancouver

UBC’s Creative Writing Program presents the Brave New Play Rites Festival, premiering 21 short plays at Studio 1398 (recently renamed The N.E.S.T.) on Granville Island. 

Announcing the Winner of the 2018 HarperCollins Canada/ UBC Prize for Best New Fiction

Announcing the Winner of the 2018 HarperCollins Canada/ UBC Prize for Best New Fiction

The shortlist this year includes a set of powerful short stories, a gripping Vancouver-set thriller, and the winner, a moving story of the impact of residential schools.

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3 Alumni on Governor General’s Award Shortlist

Congratulations to UBC Creative Alumni Anosh Irani, Shauntay Grant and Janice Lynn Mather, all finalists for the 2018 Governor General’s Awards.

Vancouver Writers Fest

Creative Writing at the Vancouver Writers Fest

We’re pleased to be a sponsor of the 2018 Vancouver Writers Fest, with an exciting event planned on Thursday October 18th, and we’re delighted to announce our faculty, students and alumni who’ll be appearing at the festival.