LITTY: A Launch Party!

On Sunday, January 25 at 6:30pm, we’re throwing a special launch party to celebrate litty!

Founded by Hamish Clark, Mark Perez and Sarchen Starke, gathers the most trusted end-of-year book lists from critics, publishers, and reviewers, then brings them together in one place. No endless scrolling — just the books worth your time, all neatly in one spot.

We’re marking the occasion with free books, litty merch, linocut print-making, conversations and very strong opinions.

This event is free, but please RSVP here.

More about litty founders:

Hamish's mom calls him a book savant. He calls it years of obsessive book spreadsheets. After years in publishing and now data science, one of those spreadsheets gained sentience and became litty.ca

As a child, Mark would read in the dark before bed, causing severe nearsightedness and astigmatism. Later, he'd complete a degree in English and work in publishing, before transitioning to design.

Originally from South Africa, Sarchen is a software developer who found coding at the intersection of creativity and logic. She's a lifelong reader, always chipping away at her never-ending TBR.

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 at New Leaf is accessible for folks with mobility aids. There is a washroom on the main floor available for attendees.

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