Meet BC Book Prizes Shortlisted Authors at the ORL

Three ORL branches will be hosting a tour of authors shortlisted for BC Book Prizes. These free public events offer an opportunity to hear from the authors and their nominated works, and have your books signed.

The two authors touring in the Okanagan are JJ Lee and Gary Kent. Lee wrote “The Measure of a Man: The Story of a Father, a Son, and a Suit” which is  shortlisted for the Hubert Evans Non-Fiction Prize, and Kent’s “Fishing with Gubby” is shortlisted for the Bill Duthie Booksellers’ Choice Award. Both authors will be at the new ORL Vernon Branch on its opening day, Saturday, May 5 at 4 p.m. They will then head south to visit the Oliver Branch on Monday, May 7 at 7 p.m.

If you’re not familiar with the work of these talented BC writers, the ORL has copies of the shortlisted books – simply visit our catalogue.

The BC Book Prizes, established in 1985, celebrate the achievements of British Columbia writers and publishers. The seven prizes are presented annually at the Lieutenant Governor’s BC Book Prizes Gala, to be held this year on May 12 and hosted by humourist Charles Demers. For more information, visit the BC Book Prizes website.