Alma, you didn't tell us you were awarded an honorary doctorate fm Simon Fraser U!

Alma Lee was in Sydney for the Writers Festival Directors meeting, and it was a real treat to talk to her about her Festival, which is one of the most succesful. And according to this article in Straight.com, she has recently been awarded an honorary doctorate for her work on promoting literature in Canada. The full notice is:

Alma Lee receives her doctorate for her role as the founding director of the Writers’ Union of Canada. She is also the founder and director of the Vancouver International Writers & Readers Festival, and a member of the Order of Canada.