Wordfest is honorued to welcome back lawyer, politician, and best-selling author Jody Wilson-Raybould with her new book, Reconciling History: A Story of Canada. We're thrilled to announce that she'll be joined onstage with her co-author—lawyer and educator Roshan Danesh, who has been on the frontlines of advancing Indigenous rights and reconciliation in Canada. Reconciling History is a continuation of the vital conversation fuelled by the history shared in True Reconciliation, which sparked one of Wordfest’s most meaningful in-person experiences in 2022. The conversation, hosted by Wordfest's Shelley Youngblut, includes an audience Q&A and book signing. READ MORE

It's a Book Lover's Dream Market. We’ve assembled all your favourite indie booksellers—Cookbook Co. Books, Owl’s Nest Books, Shelf Life Books & Slow Burn Books—who have curated selections of their fave books from 2024 to solve all your holiday gift needs. Because it’s the night before Black Friday, you can expect some sweet deals. Our friends at the Calgary Public Library Foundation will also be there with special gifts ideas for all ages that go toward supporting Calgary’s exceptional library system. And the Man in Red himself, Santa, is coming to share stories and take photos with kids of all ages. It will also be your first chance to scoop up a Wordfest 2025 season pass or Imaginairium festival pass—as well as one of the limited number of All-Access passes that give you, well, everything, including reserved seating, book with tickets events, and food and spirited drink experiences, in addition to personalized concierge service. We’ll also have limited-edition totes and Lisa Brawn pins, with proceeds going toward Wordfest’s vital Youth Progam, supporting teen literacy. There will be a Barrow Coffee Roasters Hot Chocolate Bar—and a festive soundtrack. Come celebrate this vibrant, book-loving community we have created together. This event is FREE, but please RSVP so we'll know much cream to whip. READ MORE