Barbara Godard Symposium in Toronto

On December 5 and 6, a Toronto symposium celebrates the career of Barbara Godard, teacher, theorist, translator, mentor and activist. The symposium, at the Pia Bouman School (6 Noble Street) features readings and panel discussions and concludes with the launch of Canadian Literature at the Crossroads of Language and Culture: Selected Essays by Barbara Godard.

Among the participants are Coach House authors Nicole Brossard (Notebook of Roses and Civilization), Di Brandt (Now You Care), Nathalie Stephens (Touch To Affliction), Gail Scott (Spare Parts Plus Two), Patricia Seaman (New Motor Queen City) and Margaret Christakos (What Stirs), among others. The Toronto Women's Bookstore will be on hand with copies of books by all the contributors.

Visit www.yorku.ca/godard for more information.

Symposium in Honour of Barbara Godard
December 5 and 6, 2008
Pia Bouman School, 6 Noble Street
Toronto, ON
Free