The Books We Wish We'd Had

Schedule

Sun Nov 15 2026 at 01:00 pm to 04:00 pm

UTC-07:00
Location

Vancouver Art Gallery | Vancouver, BC

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Celebrate 2SLGBTQIA+ books we wish we'd had as kids with Tegan Quin, Chris Paul Rainbows, Stacey Chomiak, Tash McAdam & Tony Correia.
About this Event

On November 15th, during Transgender Awareness Week, join us for a conversation with 2SLGBTQIA+ Canadian children's and YA authors and illustrators about the books they grew up with, the stories they wish had existed, and how queer children’s literature is changing for kids today. FEATURING Tegan Quin, Chris Paul Rainbows, Stacey Chomiak, Tash McAdam & Tony Correia. MODERATED BY Jillian Christmas.

Panel Presentation
Doors open at 12:30 p.m. with the panel beginning at 1:00 p.m. Seating is limited and advance RSVP is recommended. Complimentary light refreshments will be provided.

Public Book Signing
At 3:00 p.m., we’ll open the doors for a public book signing where everyone is welcome to drop in, meet the panelists, and have books signed. No RSVP is required for the signing. Books will be available for purchase from our official bookseller, Cross & Crows Books.


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Agenda

🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:00 PM
Doors Open
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:45 PM
Panel Presentation - RSVP required
🕑: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Public Book Signing - RSVP not required
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Where is it happening?

Vancouver Art Gallery, 750 Hornby Street, Vancouver, Canada

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