Sarah Berman. Photo by Michael Benz.
Hosted by Sarah Berman
Join us for an engaging evening of storytelling at Literary Cabaret, part of the Literary Journalism residency at Banff Centre. Across three nights, explore captivating readings from participants and faculty mentors.
This chapter is hosted by Sarah Berman, a journalist covering culture, politics, and justice. Berman’s first book, Don’t Call It a Cult: The Shocking Story of Keith Raniere and the Women of NXIVM, was shortlisted for a Kobo Emerging Writer Prize and a Crime Writers of Canada Award of Excellence. She is a former senior editor at VICE and past contributor to Reuters, The Guardian, The New York Times, The Globe and Mail, Maclean’s, and many more publications.
Enjoy a drink from the bar, browse a curated selection of books at Pages Books, and immerse yourself in the vibrant literary atmosphere. Doors open at 6:15 p.m., with readings starting at 7:00 p.m. Afterward, mingle with the writers and faculty until 9:30 p.m. Don’t miss this chance to experience the future of literary journalism
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Sarah Berman
Sarah Berman is a journalist covering crime, politics and culture. Her first book Don't Call It a Cult: The Shocking Story of Keith Raniere and the Women of NXIVM has been shortlisted for a Kobo Emerging Writer Prize and a Crime Writers of Canada Award of Excellence. She has co-written and produced investigative podcasts including CBC’s Pressure Cooker and State of Play: Summer Games on PRX. Berman’s reporting is featured in the popular Netflix series Escaping Twin Flames. She is a former senior editor at VICE and past contributor to Reuters, the Guardian, the Globe and Mail, Maclean's, and many more publications.