# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 'Becoming Ecological': A Book Launch with Derek Gladwin & Kedrick James
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 02 Apr, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Thu, 02 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us to launch this timely new book on how language and stories can shape our ability to respond to environmental catastrophe.About this Event offers a fresh perspective on the natural world by insisting that our relationship with language can transform issues of sustainability and environmental catastrophe. This book explores how language, meaning, and communication can help us in the ongoing process of "becoming ecological" in our daily lives, encouraging us to listen, relate, and act with greater awareness. The authors will be in conversation with Upstart & Crow's co-founder, Ian Gill.This event is free, but please RSVP here to save your spot. Books will be available for sale and signing.More about the authors:Derek Gladwin is an Associate Professor of Language and Literacy Education at the University of British Columbia, where he is also a Faculty Associate with the Institute for Resources, Environment, and Sustainability.Kedrick James is a Professor of Language and Literacy Education and Director of the School of Education at the University of British Columbia Okanagan.More about Upstart & Crow:Upstart & Crow is a not-for-profit creative studio and literary incubator that champions writers, readers and stories, and the role they play in shaping our lives. We develop original programs, support artists and revel in creative projects focused on Literature In Translation / Climate Solutions / Poetry / Civic Dialogue / Community & Skills Building … all with the aim of elevating the role of literature and storytelling in our lives. Find us on Granville Island, Gibsons and online at upstartandcrow.com.Accessibility:The main studio of our shop is accessible for folks with mobility aids. There is a washroom on the main floor available for attendees.Questions: hello[at]upstartandcrow.com.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/vancouver/becoming-ecological-a-book-launch-with-derek-gladwin-and-kedrick-james/100001985203946444
- **Event Categories**: Art, literary-art, Nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Vancouver
- **state**: BC
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: Upstart & Crow
- **lat**: 49.2704784
- **long**: -123.1343519
- **full address**: Upstart & Crow, 1387 Railspur Alley, Vancouver, Canada

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- **organizer**: Upstart & Crow (https://allevents.in/org/upstart-and-crow/17807873)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 02 Apr, 2026 at 06:30 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Upstart & Crow, 1387 Railspur Alley, Vancouver, Canada
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
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- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Upstart & Crow
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** Art, literary-art, Nonprofit
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about 'Becoming Ecological': A Book Launch with Derek Gladwin & Kedrick James ?
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