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Amy waldman reads from the submission ottawa international writers festival 2011
The Ottawa International Writers Festival is a literary festival which takes place twice annually, in spring and fall, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The Festival was founded in 1997 by Irish-born Neil Wilson as, according to Wilson, "an excuse to bring over Irish poets and writers," but would expand into a The festival began to run twice a year in 2004. Each edition of the Festival features speakers and authors from across Canada and around the world, giving talks and readings on topics ranging from poetry and fiction to current events, science, philosophy, politics, music, film, history and biography. There are also stand-alone events held throughout the year, and a children's program that brings children's authors to schools and libraries.
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- Amy waldman reads from the submission ottawa international writers festival 2011
- Andrew pyper reads the guardians at the manx ottawa international writers festival may 1 2011
- References
The Festival's current major venue is the Mayfair Theatre in Old Ottawa South, although events are also held in other locations in Ottawa.