What are people saying about Word Vancouver?
“Bonnie,
Just a quick note to say that yesterday was the most fun I've ever had at Word. I'm so grateful to be a part of it. Thank you so much!
A million cheers,”
~ Kevin Spenst, Workshop Facilitator and Event Moderator
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“Congratulations! Bonnie Nish, the hard-working volunteers, and all exhibitors at Word Vancouver on Saturday at UBC Robson Square. A well-attended venue in Beautiful British Columbia, what a fantastic way to end the Summer of 2025.”
~ Una Bruhns, Author
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“I ventured out of the West End to the annual literary festival -- Word Vancouver.... at the UBC Robson Square campus on Saturday... and came away with FOUR books... big shout out to Word and Bonnie Nish, it was so much fun...we also saw Kedrick James at the amazing SeeThruZoo ‘experience’!”
~ James Oakes
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“Hi Bonnie and everyone at Word Vancouver.
Thank you so much for having me aboard again this year. I really appreciated being a part of it again. I had a great time and I think the panel I moderated as well as the one I was presenting my book went over very well.”
Aaron Chapman, Author
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A message from the Chief Executive Officer of Creative BC
On behalf of Creative BC, congratulations to Word Vancouver on this year’s festival!
Each edition of Word Vancouver highlights the vibrancy of British Columbia’s literary community, celebrating diverse voices, fresh ideas, and the written word in all its forms. Word Vancouver plays a vital role in connecting authors, readers, and industry, strengthening the cultural fabric of our province.
B.C. is home to thousands of authors and nearly 50 independent publishing companies, all at the heart of a broader network of more than 270 businesses that nurture and grow the province’s book culture and economy. Word Vancouver provides a crucial platform for this creative sector, offering visibility, opportunities, and meaningful conversations that spark both imagination and community.
To the festival organizers, participating authors, publishers, and the many volunteers who bring this event to life: thank you. Creative BC is proud to support and celebrate your contributions, and we look forward to the stories and connections that will continue to emerge from this year’s festival.
Prem Gill
CEO, Creative BC
A Message from Our Executive Director
Every year brings its own joys and challenges. The behind-the-scenes work may keep us busy, but it’s nothing compared to the excitement of bringing Word Vancouver to life. For me, this festival has always been about connection—seeing audiences and authors, publishers and writers, and friends old and new come together to share in the power of words.
People often ask me what my favourite event is, and I honestly can’t pick just one. Each has its own magic, and together they create something bigger than any single moment. That’s what makes this festival so special.
Word Vancouver belongs to all of us. Whether you’re here as a reader, writer, volunteer, published author, or someone simply curious about what we do—you are part of the energy that fills this festival every year. You remind us why words and voices matter, and why it’s so important to celebrate them together.
Thank you for being here. I can’t wait to see your smiling faces and to share this festival with you.
