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May 4 to 8, 2026

Elementary School & Library Presentations

VANCOUVER ISLAND BOOKFEST IS BACK THIS SPRING!

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WELCOME TO OUR 39TH YEAR OF INSPIRING YOUTH!

We have 8 presenters this year. During the week of May 4th to May 8th these authors and illustrators will be providing dynamic presentations to students in our elementary schools. 

 

Our list of presenters is:​

Monique Gray Smith

Frances Backhouse

Samantha Benyon

Nikki Bergstresser

Lee Edward Fodi

Lois Peterson

Anuradha Rao

Margriet Ruurs

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Check out their websites for more information.

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Thank you to Salamander Books, Treehouse Books, Windowseat Books and Chapters Indigo for carrying titles from these presenters.

Do you want to get involved ?

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The Bookfest Committee is always looking for new volunteers. 

Send us an email: 

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Take a peek at Bookfest!

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@2025 Vancouver Island Children's Book Festival

          Original artwork by Gabrielle Grimard 

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