Grownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids

Boy, that was a ton of fun. Everyone who read was terrific. Everyone who came to listen was terrific. The Garrison was simply great. And we raised some cash for a good cause. Let’s do that again. After Christmas?

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… is tonight at the Garrison. Just to clarify: all advanced tickets are sold out. There will be a very, very small number of rush tickets available tonight, so if you want to get in, I suggest you arrive at the Garrison early. Also, we totally have a full program of readers. So,  you’re welcome [...]

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Shhhh. We’re going to do GRTTWaK again, and it’s going to be awesome. But before I tell you when and where, I have to explain something. GRTTWaK started as a tiny little thing in a tiny little bar. But more recently, we’ve had a packed, sweaty house, not enough seats, and long line-ups at the [...]

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If you’re here because you heard about GRTTWaK on the radio, welcome! If you want to hear the radio show again or download an MP3, click here If you want to be on the mailing list to find out about upcoming shows, just click here You can also become a fan of GRTTWaK on Facebook, [...]

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The lovely and talented Renee Paradis produced this short feature on GRTTWaK8. Enjoy! Hot damn, my office looks messy.

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Laura Godfrey wrote a nice piece about the latest Grownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids show: On Wednesday night at The Tranzac downtown, a 34-year-old man took to the stage and spewed more than 60 insults and obscenities to a large crowd. They hooted with laughter, gasped at the more taboo terms and broke [...]

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A few months ago, a got a really neat email from Kathleen Skinner at the Kokopelli Choir Association: Inspired by your wonderful podcast, my young adult choir used their own kidlit as a group icebreaker during our annual retreat last November. The prize I offered for the “best” childhood literature presented was that I would [...]

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If you’re here because you heard about GRTTWaK on the radio, welcome! If you’re looking for information about the next live show in Toronto on September 16, click here If you want to hear the radio show again or download an MP3, click here If you want to be on the mailing list to find [...]

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Ladies and Gentlemen, I’m happy to announce Grownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids 8. Once again, we’re at the Tranzac. When: Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at 8:00pm Where: The Tranzac (main hall), 292 Brunswick Avenue, Toronto (map) Cost: FREE As I write this, you have exactly one month to dig through your attic, basement, [...]

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Earlier this year, I produced a pilot for CBC Radio based on Grownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids. It was a mix of some of my favourite readings from the live events, and some reflection about the role and function of nostalgia in our lives. The show didn’t get picked up, but the pilot [...]

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