Calgary author Will Ferguson’s 419 has been named winner of the 2012 Scotiabank Giller Prize. The Scotiabank Giller Prize is Canada’s most distinguished literary prize, awarding $50,000 annually to the author of the best Canadian novel or short story collection published in English.
Will Ferguson presents 419 at a WordFest Special Event at the Calgary Public Library:
Tuesday, November 13
John Dutton Theatre, Central Library
Will Ferguson will discuss his writing career, his latest venture into literary fiction and reflect on the Scotiabank Giller Prize experience.
Copies of 419 will be sold at the venue and a book signing will follow the event. Tickets for the event are $10 and can be ordered through the EPCOR Centre Box Office at 403.294.9494 or online at wordfest.com.
Will Ferguson is the author of several award-winning books and is an extremely talented and diverse writer that includes travel and humourous novels:
Check out Will Ferguson’s books at your local library and check him out in person at this very special WordFest and Calgary Public Library event!