The Subtweet National *Tour*!

April 15, 2020

Last night, Edmonton's Glass Bookshop hosted Vivek Shraya to kick off a national tour for The Subtweet!

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It was the first *stop* on a virtual national tour to promote The Subtweet. Although all stops are on the web, the tour still aims to connect with local audiences accross the country.  

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Vivek began with a musical performance.

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Followed by a reading from The Subtweet!

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Followed by a question and answer period facilitated by Glass Bookshop co-founder Jason Purcell. 

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Although the event was virtual, it had such an amazing community feel and there was such a positive reaction from the audience. It was a wonderful and intimate literary event during a time when we've been unable to host/attend events in person.

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Missed *attending* last night? Don't fret, Vivek's launch of the Subtweet continues: 

Wednesday, April 15th at 2pm ET in *Toronto* and 7pm PT in *Vancouver*! (This afternoon)

Thursday, April 16th at 5pm PT in *Calgary*

Saturday, April 18th at 2pm ET in *Montreal* - LIVE VIA a take over of our Instagram account!

Sunday, April 19th at the National Arts Centre (Time TBD)

 


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