Reading Week may have slowed down use of the Armouries by students of the School of Creative Arts, but it will see plenty of traffic during Bookfest Windsor 2019.

The literary festival, now its 18th year, will run Oct. 17 to 22. It will feature readings, panel discussions, and workshops for adults and children.

“We have worked hard to plan a program that will inspire and intrigue all with various genres such as graphic storytelling, poetry, fiction, and non-fiction,” says planning committee chair Colleen Mitchell.

Among the highlights are a pair of events led by UWindsor alumnae at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19: a writing workshop for kids by Vanessa Shields (BA 2002) and a discussion on poetry with panellist Melanie Janisse Barlow.

Find more details, including the full program, author bios and pics, sponsors, and how to purchase event passes and tickets on-line on the Bookfest website at bookfestwindsor.com.