{"id":70450,"date":"2026-02-11T14:11:45","date_gmt":"2026-02-11T19:11:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.morrin.org\/?page_id=70450"},"modified":"2026-05-27T14:29:51","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T18:29:51","slug":"2026-imagination-writers-festival","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.morrin.org\/en\/2026-imagination-writers-festival\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 Imagination Writers&#8217; Festival"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1757700653275{background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;71200&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=&#8221;15&#8243; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1774365140662{background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_images_carousel images=&#8221;71334,71336,71626,71637,71640&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; custom_links_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; speed=&#8221;6000&#8243; autoplay=&#8221;yes&#8221; hide_pagination_control=&#8221;yes&#8221; hide_prev_next_buttons=&#8221;yes&#8221; wrap=&#8221;yes&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;slideInRight&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; custom_links=&#8221;#E-8_aHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZ3d3cuZmxzaC51bGF2YWwuY2ElMkZkZXBhcnRlbWVudC1kZS1saXR0ZXJhdHVyZS10aGVhdHJlLWV0LWNpbmVtYSUyRmRvbWFpbmVzLWRldHVkZXMlMkZsaXR0ZXJhdHVyZXMtZXQtbGluZ3Vpc3RpcXVlLWFuZ2xhaXNlcyUyQ2h0dHBzJTNBJTJGJTJGbGFtYWlzb25hbmdsYWlzZS5jb20lMkYlMkNodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRmpocGFydG5lcnMubmV0JTJGJTJDaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZqaHBhcnRuZXJzLm5ldCUyRmJ1cnNhcnklMkNodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy5xY3RvbmxpbmUuY29tJTJG&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1772657452128{background-color: #e1c48a !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1772740010334{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>What&#8217;s the\u00a0<em>Imagination Writers&#8217; Festival<\/em>?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>A dynamic and convivial celebration. <\/strong>Pop-up activities, wine and tea tastings, workshops, concerts, discussions, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>A cultural meeting space.\u00a0<\/strong>Meet authors, translators, and artists face to face; chat about books, drinks, food, arts, and more with other Festival attendees; discover new books, new universes, new friends.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><em><strong>An unforgettable experience. <\/strong><\/em>30+ authors and artists, 40+ activities at the Morrin Centre and in nearby schools and partner organizations.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1757700653275{background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1757700653275{background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_video link=&#8221;https:\/\/youtu.be\/1wD5Y8nwOlA&#8221; el_width=&#8221;90&#8243; align=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1757700653275{background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1773345564551{background: #e1c48a url(https:\/\/www.morrin.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Morrin_IMG2026-SquareRS_V01_B-BackgroundWave.jpg?id=71202) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_tabs][vc_tab title=&#8221;Connections&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;83eea1e4-a783-cl&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]The\u00a0<em>Imagination Writers&#8217; Festival<\/em> aims to promote Canadian literature in its many forms, showcase the diverse literary landscape of our country, and be a marker of the vitality of our culture. To that effect, this year, we are embracing the theme of <strong>connections<\/strong>! The Festival team is delighted to present a series of events and activities held in partnership with cultural and literary organizations, or inspired by (and put together with advice from) other literary festivals.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Among these activities are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Languages Intertwined<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> discussion, in collaboration with the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kwahiatonhk! <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Festival<\/span><\/li>\n<li><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Silent Writing<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> activity, inspired by the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GritLit <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Festival<\/span><\/li>\n<li><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pop-Up-Cartoonist<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> activity, in collaboration with <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Qu\u00e9becBD<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li><em>Literary Translation<\/em> panel, in collaboration with the<em>\u00a0Maison de la litt\u00e9rature<\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pop-Up-Poet<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> activity, inspired by and with advice from the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whistler Writers Festival<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (and poet Bronwyn Preece) and the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vancouver Writers&#8217; Fest<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (and poet Elliott Slinn)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tab][vc_tab title=&#8221;Inclusive Ticketing&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;0d2e94ae-97f8-cl&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Inclusive Ticket Rates. <\/strong>As part of its mission to showcase Canadian literature to a wide and diverse audience, the <em>Imagination Writers&#8217; Festival\u00a0<\/em>team is turning this year to an open and inclusive ticketing system. With three rate options for each event, we are putting the choice in your hands. It is our hope that this ticketing system will make\u00a0<em>Imagination\u00a0<\/em>more accessible, whether you want to support literature, pay the true cost of the event, or attend an event at a reduced price.<\/p>\n<p><em>Committed Rate: <\/em><strong>$18<\/strong>. To support the Festival and Canadian literature.<br \/>\n<em>Regular Rate:<\/em>\u00a0<strong>$16<\/strong>. The standard ticket price reflecting the true cost of the event.<br \/>\n<em>Reduced Rate:\u00a0<\/em><strong>$14<\/strong>. For a more accessible literary activity.<br \/>\n<em>Pay What You Can:\u00a0<\/em><strong>$10+<\/strong>. On-site only on the day of, depending on availability (limited quantity).<\/p>\n<p>(Please note: these specific amounts do not apply to the Launch event, the youth events, <em>Books &amp; Wine<\/em>, or\u00a0<em>Books &amp; Tea<\/em>.)<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><em>This ticketing system is inspired by that of\u00a0<\/em>Festival Qu\u00e9bec en toutes lettres<em> and\u00a0<\/em>Th\u00e9\u00e2tre Le P\u00e9riscope<em>, among others.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Festival Pass.\u00a0<\/strong>You would like to register for many of our\u00a0<em>Imagination <\/em>events? The Festival Pass is for you! In a single purchase, save your spot for up to 15 Festival events.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Should you wish, after your purchase, to add or remove events from your registration list, please contact us at <em>info@morrin.org<\/em>.<br \/>\nThe following events are NOT included in the Festival Pass: Launch, youth events, <em>Books &amp; Wine<\/em>,\u00a0<em>Books &amp; Tea.<br \/>\n<\/em>The Festival Pass is not retroactive. The cost of any individual tickets purchased before this Festival Pass will not be deduced from its cost.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tab][vc_tab title=&#8221;Book Sale&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;c4f97570-0afd-cl&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">We know that the\u00a0<em>Imagination\u00a0<\/em>book sale is always one of the most anticipated facets of the festival. Since its beginning, <a href=\"https:\/\/lamaisonanglaise.com\/\">La Maison Anglaise<\/a> has been a vital partner of\u00a0the\u00a0<em>Imagination\u00a0Festival<\/em>. Therefore, we are pleased to announce that it is still the place to buy your books this year!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">30% of the sales of the <em>Imagination\u00a0<\/em>books will be given to the Morrin Centre and invested back into the Festival.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The books will be available at the Morrin Centre during the Festival, in our Salon space. You can also buy them, digitally or in person, at <a href=\"https:\/\/lamaisonanglaise.com\/\">La Maison Anglaise<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tab][vc_tab title=&#8221;Salon &amp; Cafe&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;31043661-d4ee-cl&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Our <em>Imagination <\/em>Book Sale area is getting a brand new look this year!<\/p>\n<p>At your pace, enjoy a tranquil, comfortable space filled with books and literary inspirations. Have a seat in our caf\u00e9 space, enjoyt a snack or drink, peruse our book tables, take photos in front of our decorated wall, and more!<\/p>\n<p>In addition to being open before and after Festival events, the Salon will be open to all, for free, from 12:30 to 4:00 p.m. on Friday, April 24, Saturday, April 25, and Sunday, April 26.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tab][vc_tab title=&#8221;Sustainable Development&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;ac360b18-a546-cl&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Morrin Centre team is keen to ensure that the <em>Imagination Writers&#8217; Festival<\/em> matches our sustainable development goals.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Printed Material.\u00a0<\/strong>To limit the amount of printed material recycled after the Festival, we will no longer be printing a Festival program. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.morrin.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG26-One-Pager-Program.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">short PDF document<\/a> is available for download and home-printing should you wish to carry a physical copy of the schedule during the festival. A simplified schedule will also be provided in bookmark format and printed in small quantities according to on-site demand only.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Festival Banner. <\/strong>As of 2025, the\u00a0<em>Imagination\u00a0<\/em>banner, hung as a backdrop behind the stage in College Hall, has been divided in three sections. While the central section, narrower, changes every year, the framing sections remain the same. Once the festival ends, the banner will be transformed. In previous years, the banner was turned into tote bags, bookmarks, and card holders.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Water Bottles &amp; Glasses. <\/strong>There is a water fountain in the Morrin Centre lobby, made specifically to refill water bottles. We encourage you to bring your own water bottle, but reusable plastic glasses will be at the guests&#8217; disposal if you forget your bottle at home.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Public Transport.\u00a0<\/strong>We encourage Festival goers to use public transport or carpool to get to the Festival! A question about transport will be included in the registration form for all events and in the post-Festival survey, to help us better understand the Festival&#8217;s environmental impacts.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tab][vc_tab title=&#8221;Accessibility&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;0cb504bf-e17b-cl&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Elevator. <\/strong>Both Festival rooms (College Hall and the Library) are accessible to all through our Elevator.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Parking. <\/strong>There is no on-site parking. However, metered street parking is available nearby and several public garages are located within a five-minute walk (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/dir\/Stationnement+SPAQ,+29+C%C3%B4te+de+la+Fabrique,+Qu%C3%A9bec,+QC+G1R+5M1\/Morrin+Centre,+Chauss%C3%A9e+des+%C3%89cossais,+Quebec+City,+QC\/@46.8132186,-71.2117347,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x4cb89683928e7bb9:0x9b379b8edc62f73f!2m2!1d-71.2085392!2d46.8138356!1m5!1m1!1s0x4cb895dee7fb51e5:0x25e3e000919cd663!2m2!1d-71.2104537!2d46.8127273!3e2\">City Hall garage<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/dir\/Stationnement+SPAQ+-+Youville,+965+Rue+D'Youville,+Quebec+City,+Quebec+G1R+3P1\/Morrin+Centre,+Chauss%C3%A9e+des+%C3%89cossais,+Quebec+City,+QC\/@46.8124396,-71.212753,19z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x4cb895df53d95a41:0xf358e9efcc6dda6!2m2!1d-71.2137995!2d46.8118033!1m5!1m1!1s0x4cb895dee7fb51e5:0x25e3e000919cd663!2m2!1d-71.2104537!2d46.8127273!3e2\">Place D\u2019Youville garage<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/dir\/Stationnement+l'H%C3%B4tel-Dieu,+Rue+de+l'Arsenal,+Quebec+City,+QC\/Morrin+Centre,+Chauss%C3%A9e+des+%C3%89cossais,+Quebec+City,+QC\/@46.8140393,-71.2113593,18z\/data=!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x4cb895df9049aca1:0x92a5b116ef5c72cb!2m2!1d-71.2124469!2d46.8151585!1m5!1m1!1s0x4cb895dee7fb51e5:0x25e3e000919cd663!2m2!1d-71.2104537!2d46.8127273!3e2\">H\u00f4tel-Dieu garage<\/a>). The Morrin Centre is also accessible by bus (notably from the Place d&#8217;Youville station), and three \u00e0V\u00e9lo stations are available within a seven-minute walk.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Language. <\/strong>The <em>Imagination Writers&#8217; Festival<\/em> is an English-language event. However, the panel taking place at the Maison de la litt\u00e9rature will be presented bilingually. In addition, the question periods of many events may take place in both French and English, with the host or moderator assisting with translation as needed.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tab][vc_tab title=&#8221;Festival Team&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;e2cdf8f0-f187-cl&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The\u00a0<em>Imagination <\/em><em>Festival <\/em>is made possible not only thanks to our many partners, but also thanks to the many individuals who dedicate time to the project. We would like to highlight the contributions of the following people for the 2026 Festival:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Festival Team.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Jeanne Leboss\u00e9-Gautron, Director of programming and communications<br \/>\nNoora Heiskanen, Cultural programming coordinator<br \/>\nBarry McCullough, Executive Director<br \/>\nHee-Won Son, Heritage and education coordinator<\/p>\n<p>With the support of: Manon Fortin, General manager<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><em>Imagination <\/em>Volunteer Committee.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"gI\"><span data-hovercard-id=\"lothels@videotron.ca\" data-hovercard-owner-id=\"11\">Terri Connolly<br \/>\n<\/span><span data-hovercard-id=\"guy@lamaisonanglaise.com\" data-hovercard-owner-id=\"11\">Guy Dubois<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-hovercard-id=\"rachelle.solomon@gmail.com\">Rachelle Solomon<br \/>\nElspeth Tulloch<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">We would also like to thank the many volunteers who join us during the Festival to support the Festival team in many ways. <em>Imagination <\/em>would not be such a wonderful affair without your support and participation.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tab][vc_tab title=&#8221;UNESCO City of Literature&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1775230602854-7-9&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div>Thanks to funding from <strong>Quebec City, UNESCO City of Literature<\/strong>, with the financial support of <strong>Ville de Qu\u00e9bec<\/strong> and the <strong>Gouvernment of Quebec<\/strong> through their Cultural Development Agreement, the <i>Imagination Writers&#8217; Festival<\/i> includes this year a set of activities revolving around translation and Quebec City literature!<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>A discussion about multilingual books (Tuesday, April 21, 8 p.m.)<\/li>\n<li>A panel of local literary translators (Saturday, April 25, at 4 p.m.)<\/li>\n<li>A translation workshop (Sunday, April 26, 12:30 p.m.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>\n<p>An ever-expanding bibliography of primarily English-language literary works with links to Quebec City\u2014through their writer, translator, or setting\u2014was created over the course of this project. It is available <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1dJQHA4EqZhHY3UprUKaLDytybhIprqKmhdZCbgUx9UE\">HERE<\/a>. This bibliography is not exhaustive, and more titles will be added periodically.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tab][\/vc_tabs][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1773938078513{background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; gap=&#8221;2&#8243;][vc_column_inner][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; gap=&#8221;2&#8243;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;71330&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/thepointofsale.com\/tickets\/imagination2026-festival-pass&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1773938268461{margin-top: 35px !important;margin-bottom: 35px !important;padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ab0635;\">Festival Pass<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">You would like to register for many of our <em>Imagination Festival <\/em>events? The Festival Pass is for you! In a single purchase, save your spot for up to 15 Festival events.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u2014Should you wish, after your purchase, to add or remove events from your registration list, please contact us at <em>info@morrin.org<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u2014The following events are NOT included in the Festival Pass: Launch, youth events, <em>Books &amp; Wine<\/em>, <em>Books &amp; Tea.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u2014The Festival Pass is not retroactive. The cost of any individual tickets purchased before this Festival Pass will not be deduced from its cost.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Please note: <\/strong>registration to workshops with limited space will be treated on a first-come, first-serve basis. Selecting it in the Festival Pass registration form does not guarantee a spot in the workshops. A confirmation will be sent to you by email within five business day following your purchase. Should there be no spots left for a workshop by the time of your Festival Pass purchase, we will let you know and add your name to the waiting list.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; gap=&#8221;2&#8243;][vc_column_inner][vc_text_separator title=&#8221;Tuesday, April 21&#8243; title_align=&#8221;separator_align_left&#8221; color=&#8221;mulled_wine&#8221; border_width=&#8221;4&#8243; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; gap=&#8221;2&#8243;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;71312&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/thepointofsale.com\/tickets\/imagination2026-launch&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1773858082315{margin-top: 35px !important;margin-bottom: 35px !important;padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ab0635;\">5:00 p.m.<\/span><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Join the celebrations for this 17th edition of the <em>Imagination Writers\u2019 Festival<\/em>, be the first to step into the 2026 Festival Salon, and get your first Festival books from our book sale tables!<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; 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img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/thepointofsale.com\/tickets\/imagination2026-claire-cameron&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1773938124940{margin-bottom: 35px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ab0635;\">8:00 p.m.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">.<\/span><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;71419&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/thepointofsale.com\/tickets\/imagination2026-languages-intertwined&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; 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img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/thepointofsale.com\/tickets\/imagination2026-eve-lazarus&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ab0635;\">8:00 p.m.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">.<\/span><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;71304&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/thepointofsale.com\/tickets\/imagination2026-guy-gavriel-kay&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; gap=&#8221;2&#8243;][vc_column_inner][vc_text_separator title=&#8221;Friday, April 24&#8243; title_align=&#8221;separator_align_left&#8221; color=&#8221;mulled_wine&#8221; border_width=&#8221;4&#8243; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; gap=&#8221;2&#8243;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1773859106555{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ab0635;\">12:30\u20144:00 p.m.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #ab0635;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em>Festival Salon<\/em><br \/>\nFree<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">At your pace, enjoy a tranquil, comfortable space filled with books and literary inspirations, have a snack or drink, and peruse our book tables.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;bottom&#8221; gap=&#8221;2&#8243;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ab0635;\">2:00\u20143:30 p.m.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Free<\/span><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;71326&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/thepointofsale.com\/tickets\/imagination2026-salon-writing-session&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ab0635;\">6:00 p.m.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #ab0635;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">.<\/span><\/span><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;71360&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/thepointofsale.com\/tickets\/img2026-books-and-wine&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ab0635;\">8:00 p.m.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">.<\/span><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;71417&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/thepointofsale.com\/tickets\/imagination2026-whit-fraser&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; gap=&#8221;2&#8243;][vc_column_inner][vc_text_separator title=&#8221;Saturday, April 25&#8243; 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