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.