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SUMMARY:Double Book Launch: Haley Healey; Trailblazing Canadians Series
DESCRIPTION:Join bestselling author Haley Healey for an afternoon of adventurous stories and brave women to celebrate the launch of her two new picture books—the first in the Trailblazing Canadians series from Heritage House.\n“Kimiko Murakami: A Japanese-Canadian Pioneer” is the inspiring and true life story of a Salt Spring Island homesteader and internment camp survivor.\n“Lilian Bland: An Amazing Aviatrix” is the amazing life story of Lilian Bland\, the first woman ever to design\, build\, and fly her own airplane.\n• Everyone welcome\n• Books available for sale during event by Windowseat Books\n• Get your copy signed by the author!
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/double-book-launch-haley-healey-trailblazing-canadians-series/
LOCATION:NANAIMO BAKERY & CAFE\, 2025 BOWEN RD.\, NANAIMO\, BC\, V9S 5W6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Launch,Meet & Greet
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SUMMARY:Book Signing: Ellen Schwartz - Galena Bay Odyssey | Nelson\, BC
DESCRIPTION:Meet award-winning author Ellen Schwartz and get a signed copy of her new book\, “Galena Bay Odyssey: Reflections of a Hippie Homesteader” (Heritage House\, 2023).\nIn her memoir\, Ellen reflects on the idealistic\, tumultuous\, and eye-opening time she spent as a back-to-the-land hippie homesteader in Kootenays in the 1970s.\nGalena Bay Odyssey
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/book-signing-ellen-schwartz-galena-bay-odyssey-nelson-bc/
LOCATION:Otter Books\, 398 Baker St\, Nelson\, BC\, V1L 4H5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Launch,Meet & Greet
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SUMMARY:On Local Nature: Author Talk & Panel Discussion | Parksville\, BC
DESCRIPTION:Join the VIRL in welcoming local author CAROLYN REDL with her new book\, “Four Seasons by the Salish Sea: Discovering the Natural Wonders of Coastal Living” (Heritage House\, 2023).\n• • • • •\nSaturday\, May 27\n3:00–4:30 pm\nThe Forum: Parksville Civic & Technology Centre\n100 Jensen Ave. E.\, Parksville\, BC\n• • • • •\nPart travelogue\, part natural history\, this enchanting book explores Island life over the course of a year.\nCarolyn will be joined by contributing photographer Nancy Randall as well as two Oceanside residents and retired teachers\, Linda Fullalove and Nanci Langford.\nListen to an author reading and learn about the wonders in the region along with gardening and travel tips.\n• Books for sale at event by Sea & Summit Bookshop\n• Everyone welcome\n• Free to attend
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/on-local-nature-author-talk-panel-discussion-parksville-bc/
LOCATION:Parksville Civic And Technology Centre\, 100 Jensen Ave E\, Parksville\, BC\, V9P 2H3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Launch,Meet & Greet
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