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Oct 18, 2008 11:00 am (Saturday)
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You only have to hear Shane Koyczan read once to be hooked - humane, furious, sexy, political, tragic and so funny you'll be laughing through your tears. Koyczan is considerd one of...
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You only have to hear Shane Koyczan read once to be hooked - humane, furious, sexy, political, tragic and so funny you'll be laughing through your tears.
Koyczan is considerd one of the world's premier spoken word performers. His words, music and poetry are sure to capture and intrigue aspiring writers.
Born in 1975 in Yellowknife, Canada, Shane broke into the literary world at the Vancouver International Writers Festival in 2004. His performance there led to the publication of his first book, Visiting Hours, which won acclaim in both Canada and the UK.
He has since appeared at the UK's most prestigious literary festivals, has featured on the BBC and was selected as a highlight of the 2005 Edinburgh International Book Festival, along with Salman Rushdie, Ian Rankin and Sebastien Barry.
Ideal for Grades 10-12, Ages15-17.
Koyczan is considerd one of the world's premier spoken word performers. His words, music and poetry are sure to capture and intrigue aspiring writers.
Born in 1975 in Yellowknife, Canada, Shane broke into the literary world at the Vancouver International Writers Festival in 2004. His performance there led to the publication of his first book, Visiting Hours, which won acclaim in both Canada and the UK.
He has since appeared at the UK's most prestigious literary festivals, has featured on the BBC and was selected as a highlight of the 2005 Edinburgh International Book Festival, along with Salman Rushdie, Ian Rankin and Sebastien Barry.
Ideal for Grades 10-12, Ages15-17.
source: www.vecc.bc.ca
Genre: Literary
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