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Celebrate this milestone year on December 6\u20137 at Casa d\u2019Italia, with special events, author signings, and the latest releases from Canadian writers and publishers.<\/p>\n<p>Produced by the Association of English-language Publishers of Quebec (AELAQ), the Fair celebrates the vibrancy of English-language writing, publishing, and translation in Quebec.\u00a0In honour of the tenth anniversary, this year\u2019s Fair will, for the first time, welcome publishers from across Canada.<\/p>\n<p>Taking place in the historic Casa d\u2019Italia, the Fair will present a full weekend of programming, including a discussion between\u00a0<strong>Heather and Arizona O\u2019Neill\u00a0<\/strong>about their new collaborative book\u00a0<em>Valentine in Montreal<\/em>. Comic fans and those looking to discover the city\u2019s beloved\u00a0<em>b\u00e9d\u00e9istes\u00a0<\/em>will enjoy\u00a0<em>Art and Life in Graphic Novels<\/em>\u00a0with\u00a0<strong>Juli Delporte, Pascal Girard and D.\u00a0Boyd<\/strong>. Meanwhile, find your next dinner table discussion topic at our\u00a0<strong>non-fiction lightning round,<\/strong>\u00a0where authors such as\u00a0<strong>Francine Pelletier\u00a0<\/strong>will demystify their research and share the passion inspiring their work. For writers looking to pitch a book idea, we\u2019re hosting the fair\u2019s first ever\u00a0<strong>speed-dating event for writers and editors,\u00a0<\/strong>where up-and-coming and seasoned wordsmiths will have the opportunity to deliver their pitches directly to publishers.<\/p>\n<p>The Fair will offer plenty of fun for young booklovers in a\u00a0<strong>cozy, book-filled Kids\u2019 Nook\u00a0<\/strong>both days, and a special reading and guided yoga practice for children with author\u00a0<strong>Marlee Kostiner\u00a0<\/strong>on Saturday afternoon. Other programming highlights include a panel discussion hosted by Italian community archivist\u00a0<strong>Nancy Marrelli<\/strong>, and a showcase of publisher\u00a0<strong>Guernica Editions\u2019\u00a0<\/strong>latest Quebec authors and releases.<\/p>\n<p>Stick around for our\u00a0<strong>5 \u00e0 7\u00a0<\/strong>opening cocktail on Saturday for delicious hors d\u2019oeuvres and a chance to connect with Montreal\u2019s vibrant literary community, with a special 10th Anniversary High Fidelity DJ set with local journalist and author\u00a0<strong>Brendan Kelly<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Casa d\u2019Italia is located at 505 Jean-Talon East, and is fully accessible to wheelchairs and strollers. The fair takes place on the second floor, accessible via stairs or elevator. 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