SPOTLIGHT ON
Arthur Ellis Awards
WHAT’S UP?
The official reveal of the Arthur Ellis Awards 2016 shortlist
WHEN?
Thursday, April 21, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Burnaby Public Library’s Bob Prittie (Metrotown) branch, 6100 Willingdon Ave.
WHO’S INVOLVED?
New West author Don Hauka is part of a panel that will reveal the shortlist and lead a panel discussion on crime writing as part of the evening’s festivities. He’ll be joined by Allan J. Emerson, Debra Purdy Kong, Owen Laukkanen, R.M. Greenaway and Cathy Ace, who moderates the evening.
WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT?
The Arthur Ellis Awards are presented annually for excellence in Canadian Crime Writing – or, as Hauka puts it, “Canadian crime writing’s equivalent of the Oscars.” The awards were established in 1984 and named after the nom de travail of the British man who became Canada’s official hangman in 1912. Awards are handed out in a variety of categories including Best Crime Novel, Best Crime First Novel, Best Crime Short Story, Best French Crime Book, Best Juvenile or YA Crime Book and Best Nonfiction Crime Book.
During the shortlist event, the authors will share some secrets of the crime writing craft and read from their latest works. Authors will also be on hand to sign their work.
THE DETAILS
It’s free, and everyone is welcome, but space is limited, so sign up online at www.bpl.bc.ca/events, in person at the library’s first-floor information desk or by phone at 604-436-5410.
Want to know more? Check out www.crimewriterscanada.com.
