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5 Things Vancouver: John Lekich
by Dan
Kids + Travel + Vancouver / February 22, 2010
John Lekich is an author of King of the Lost and Found and The Loser's Club, which was short-listed for over a dozen awards including the Governor General's Award and the Canadian Library Association's Young Adult Book Award.
John is also journalist whose work has appeared in a wide variety of publications, including Reader's Digest, The Hollywood Reporter and The Los Angeles Times. He is the recipient of 10 regional and national magazine awards in subjects ranging from classic movies to gambling in Las Vegas.
He has recently completed his latest young adult novel, The Prisoner of Snowflake Falls.
What is the single best thing about living in Vancouver?
The people are still as welcoming as the surroundings.
Where do you look for books in Vancouver?
I like to support the independent bookstores as much as possible since I find most independent booksellers are in it purely for the love of books. Some of my favourites are Barbara-Jo’s Books to Cooks, Kidsbooks, and Hager’s.
Who is your favourite Vancouver author?
Michael Kluckner
What’s your favourite bar?
My favourite bar is the bar at the Wedgewood.
What’s your favourite free thing to do in Vancouver?
Walking in any of the beautiful parks.
Thanks John!
King of the Lost and Found
John Lekich
Raincoast Books ISBN 978-1-55192-802-9
$11.95 paperback
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