The National Library of Canada and the Association for Canadian Studies are pleased to launch Canversations, a reading and discussion series whose aim is to bring Canadians together to exchange views on issues and ideas as presented in Canadian books. We believe the pleasure of reading can be enhanced when it is shared with others. This series is designed to offer readers the opportunity to meet and exchange views, pose questions, and explore ideas in an informal setting. Readers are invited to attend the book discussions at the National Library of Canada as scheduled in the Public Programs brochure. They are encouraged to use this Web Site as a reading and discussion guide in their book clubs and literary groups.

Canversations is a conversation about Canadian books. It is a collaborative initiative of the Association of Canadian Studies and the National Library of Canada to help Canadians understand themselves and their country through reading and discussion.

The vibrant world of Canadian publishing provides a rich and varied resource from which to draw themes and subjects. For the first series, we have chosen the topic of Newfoundland, in celebration of the 50^th anniversary of Newfoundland's entry into Confederation.

For more information, consult the news release.