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SUMMARY:NVDPL Illustrator Visit: Vivian Truong
DESCRIPTION:Join us in virtually-welcoming our special illustrator guest\, Vivian Truong! \nVivian Truong is a British-born Chinese comic artist. Her works include the bestselling middle grade series: City of Dragons: The Awakening Storm; a manga-inspired teen series Cooking with Monsters; Beano: The Day the Teachers Disappeared; and her latest cookbook graphic novel\, Buddha Jump Over the Wall\, which recently received Google Play’s best of 2025 award. She is currently working on the fourth instalment of City of Dragons. \nBest for school-age kids. Registration required. \nLink to join will be emailed to all registrants before the start of the event.
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/nvdpl-illustrator-visit-vivian-truong/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Author Discussion
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ORGANIZER;CN="North Vancouver District Public Library":MAILTO:info@nvdpl.ca
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SUMMARY:The Heart of Japan: Author reading
DESCRIPTION:Meet New Westminster Lesley Hebert\, who will be reading from her unique travel memoir The Heart of Japan
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/the-heart-of-japan-author-reading/
LOCATION:New Westminster Public Library\, 716 6th Avenue\, New Westminster\, BC\, V3M 2B3\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal City Literary Arts Society":MAILTO:janetkvammen@rclas.com
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SUMMARY:Armchair Detectives Special Event with Author Amber Cowie
DESCRIPTION:Join crime and mystery author Amber Cowie (“The Off Season” and “Last One Alive”) for a special edition of Armchair Detectives. \nDiscuss the author’s work with the author herself. \nAll books are available through NVDPL.
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/armchair-detectives-special-event-with-author-amber-cowie/
LOCATION:North Vancouver Public Library – Capilano branch\, 3045 Highland Blvd.\, North Vancouver\, BC\, V7R 2X4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Author Discussion
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ORGANIZER;CN="North Vancouver District Public Library":MAILTO:info@nvdpl.ca
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SUMMARY:Author Reading with Theresa Kishkan and Keiko Honda
DESCRIPTION:Join Theresa Kishkan\, author of The Art of Looking Back\, and Keiko Honda\, author of Hidden Flowers\, for a reading and discussion of writing memoir.
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/author-reading-with-theresa-kishkan-and-keiko-honda/
LOCATION:Munro’s Books\, 1108 Government Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 1Y2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Author Discussion,Meet & Greet,Reading
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SUMMARY:Spirit of the Great Bear Exhibition & Book Signing with Photographer Jack Plant
DESCRIPTION:Experience the Great Bear Rainforest – a gallery exhibition and book launch celebrating one of Earth’s last true wildernesses. \nCelebrate the launch of Spirit of the Great Bear\, a powerful new book exploring one of the world’s last intact coastal rainforests. Featuring a foreword by Paul Nicklen\, this special evening invites you to connect with the landscapes\, wildlife\, and stories that define the Great Bear Rainforest. \nJoin us at the Brackendale Art Gallery for an inspiring night of storytelling\, learning\, and visual immersion. Discover the rare spirit bear\, gain insight into this unique ecosystem\, and experience a curated exhibition of photographs from the book. \nBooks will be available for purchase\, and guests will have the opportunity to meet Jack Plant\, get their copy signed\, and enjoy the exhibition. (No purchase necessary)
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/spirit-of-the-great-bear-exhibition-book-signing-with-photographer-jack-plant/
LOCATION:Brackendale Art Gallery\, 41950 Government Road\, Squamish\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Book Signing
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