Authors@Acadia
Each year the Department of English and Theatre hosts a series of readings and presentations by authors from across the region and around the world. These events are open to the public and are an important source of cultural enrichment for student, faculty, and Wolfville community members alike.
FALL 2025
Wanda Campbell
Reading from Spring Theory
7pm Thursday, September 18
Acadia Art Gallery, Beveridge Arts Centre
Amy S. Kaufman
Reading from The Traitor of Sherwood Forest
5pm Wednesday, October 1
Quiet Reading Room, Vaughan Memorial Library
Christine McNair
Reading from Toxemia
4pm Thursday, November 13
Quiet Reading Room, Vaughan Memorial Library
WINTER 2026
David Huebert
Reading from Oil People
4pm Wednesday, March 4
Quiet Reading Room, Vaughan Memorial Library
For more information on these four authors (including samples of their work), see:
Wanda Campbell:
Spring Theory: https://49thshelf.com/Books/S/Spring-Theory2
Amy S. Kaufman:
Website; https://www.amyskaufman.com/
The Traitor of Sherwood Forest (Free Preview): https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/739965/the-traitor-of-sherwood-forest-by-amy-s-kaufman/
Christine McNair:
Website: https://christinemcnair.com/
Toxemia (Free Preview): https://bookhugpress.ca/shop/author/christine-mcnair/toxemia-by-christine-mcnair/
David Huebert:
Website: https://davidhuebert.com/
Oil People (Free Preview): https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/723069/oil-people-by-david-huebert/9780771005190
Some of the notable authors who have visited us over the past few years include Thomas King, Sheree Fitch, Rawi Hage, and Budge Wilson.