text: [{"text_idx": "#000007", "text": "Thursday, June 9 at 7:00 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.)Paul O\u2019Regan Hall, Halifax Central LibraryThe culmination of the Atlantic Book Awards Festival is the Atlantic Book Awards Gala. Seven book awards, including one of Canada\u2019s biggest book prizes, will be presented along with the Atlantic Legacy Award, honouring an individual who has made an extraordinary contribution to the advancement and encouragement of the literary arts in Atlantic Canada. The gala includes live music, light refreshments, cash bar, and special guest authors will be in attendance. Hosted by CTV\u2019s Lataevia Beezer."}, {"text_idx": "#000008", "text": "The awards ceremony will also be live streamed so book lovers across the region and beyond can join in the celebration. Find the live stream here on our website or find us on Facebook."}]