A new kind of festival.

The Pages Festival Conference is designed to embrace new technologies and how they are affecting the literary and publishing world.

3pm: Urban Narratives with Shawn Micallef and Gerry Flahive

where: RANDOLPH ACADEMY

What does the city tell us about our communities and our lives? Toronto Star columnist and Coach House Press author Shawn Micallef and award-winning NFB producer Gerry Flahive shed light on the complex nature of Toronto's appeal in a scintillating conversation that will be highlighted by stunning visuals.

7pm: The Many Tales of Susanna Moody with Charles Pachter, Conor Holler and Xenophile Media

where: RANDOLPH ACADEMY

The matriarch of Canadian literature, Susanna Moodie's life and work has inspired such notable writers as Carol Shields and Margaret Atwood. In a stunning multi-media presentation, artist Charles Pachter, the poetry of Margaret Atwood, the prose of Carol Shields, the graphic novel prowess of Willow Dawson and the digital creativity of Xenophile Media are presented on stage.

9pm: An Evening with Seth and Friends: the Art of the Graphic Novel

where: TRANZAC CLUB TIKI ROOM

For more details and to purchase tickets please see:

www.pagesfestival.com