The Vancouver Children’s Literature Roundtable is looking forward to gathering with our members on November 15, 2025 to celebrate the 2025 Sheila Barry Best Canadian Picturebook of the Year Award and pay tribute to our dear friend and longtime colleague, Norma Charles.
EVENT DETAILS
The annual VCLR Fall Tea will be hosted at the University Golf Club on Saturday, November 15, 2025. The event will begin promptly at 1:00pm.
The event will include a silent auction fundraiser, book sales of the Sheila Barry Award finalists and titles by Norma Charles, and a special recorded video presentation by Julie Flett, about her winning book, Let’s Go! / haw êkwa!, published by Greystone Books. We will also be awarding the Ron Jobe Scholarship and share memories and words about our former treasurer and children’s literature friend, Norma.
EARLY BIRD TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW!
Early bird tickets are available now until October 31, and ticket sales close on November 10. You will have the opportunity to renew your VCLR membership through Eventbrite and also donate to our organization to defray fees for students.
We look forward to seeing you there!