Lake Burntshore: VPL Book Talk with Aaron Kreuter
Sat, Sep 13
|VPL Central Library (Downtown)
A book talk presented in partnership with the Vancouver Public Library exploring issues of colonialism and belonging
Time & Location
Sep 13, 2025, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
VPL Central Library (Downtown), 350 W Georgia St, Vancouver, BC V6B 6B1, Canada
Event Description
Presented by the Vancouver Public Library in partnership with the Peretz Centre, this book talk brings author Aaron Kreuter to Vancouver to appear in conversation with Jen Sookfong Lee.
Set in a Jewish sleepover camp in the summer of 2013, Aaron Kreuter’s new novel, Lake Burntshore (ECW Press, 2025), is a social satire, romance, and political commentary that explores issues of belonging and colonialism.
“Funny, frank, and sexy, Lake Burntshore is a richly felt examination of the Jewish diaspora. Aaron Kreuter’s storytelling will transport you to your coziest, most carefree memories while also holding up a mirror to the adult you’ve become. This story really is a summer to remember.” — Gabe Liedman, writer and comedian
Saturday, September 13th, 2025 (2-3pm)
Central Branch, Vancouver Public Library
350 West Georgia St., Vancouver
Alice MacKay Room, Lower Level
This event is offered free of charge but registration is required in advance! Sign up to attend at the VPL website
Aaron Kreuter is also offering a special workshop at the Peretz Centre on Sunday, September 14th. Register here (only 10 spots available).
About the Speakers
Aaron Kreuter is the author of six books, including the poetry collection Shifting Baseline Syndrome, a 2022 finalist for the Governor General’s Literary Award, and the short story collection Rubble Children. His work has been shortlisted for two Vine Awards for Jewish Literature, a Raymond Souster Award, and a ReLit Award. Aaron's award-winning academic work explores contemporary Jewish fiction, Israel/Palestine, settler colonialism, and diaspora. He lives in Toronto and teaches literature and creative writing at Trent University. Learn more at his website: https://aaronkreuter.com/
Jen Sookfong Lee was born and raised in Vancouver’s East Side, and she now lives with her son in North Burnaby. Her books include Superfan, named a Best Book of 2023 by the Globe and Mail and Apple Books; The Conjoined, nominated for International Dublin Literary Award and a finalist for the Ethel Wilson Fiction Prize. Jen acquires and edits books for ECW Press.
Register at the VPL website: