Bookselling in the Era of Virtual Events

As literary festivals and virtual events are going online, many bookstores across the country are losing out on key opportunities to engage with booklovers excited about meeting their favourite writers. This panel discussion will address some of the challenges posed by the digital turn and provide ideas on how to make the most of virtual events— your own or those of your partner festival or literary organization. 

Panelists: 

• Bookmark (Halifax, NS)
• McNally Robinson (Winnipeg, MB & Saskatoon, SK)
• Wordfest (Calgary, AB)