The Association of Italian-Canadian Writers, Bread By Us and Accenti Magazine, in collaboration with Italian Week Ottawa, invite you to an evening of poetry and prose followed by refreshments and networking. Storytellers, poets and authors come together to celebrate Italian Heritage Month and Pride Month at this Books & Biscotti event.
With Licia Canton, Jessica Carpinone, Liana Cusmano, Silvia Fiorita-Smith, Ermelinda Mancini, Anna Romano Milne, Vanessa Rotondo, and host Nicola Vulpe.
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