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SUMMARY:Canadian Independent Bookstore Day at Munro's Books!!
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, April 27th\, celebrate Canadian Independent Bookstore Day with Munro’s Books!!! \nOn Saturday\, April 27\, readers across the country will have the opportunity to support local independent bookshops by participating in Canadian Independent Bookstore Day (CIBD). With more than 150 participating shops expected\, CIBD is an annual cultural celebration and an opportunity for book buyers\, authors\, illustrators\, and publishers to acknowledge the vibrant literary ecosystem created by our “indie” bookshops. The stores in this national network act as key community ambassadors\, convenors of important conversations\, and contributors to vibrant local economies. \nHere’s what will be going on at Munro’s: \nALL DAY:\nEarn double points with all purchases!\nEnter to win one of two prize packages!\nMatch the author to their book cover game!\nMunro’s bookmark photobooth!\nBookmark colouring station!\nBlind Date with a Book!\nPostcards to Munro’s: A display of postcards to Munro’s from some of our favourite authors! We’ve sent Munro’s Books postcards to authors\, both local and across the country and the world and have asked them to write about a favourite moment at Munro’s\, or what they love about Munro’s\, why Munro’s is important to them\, or just the importance of independent bookstores in general. On April 27th\, we’ll have these authors’ postcards on display for you to read! \nBOOK SIGNINGS:\nCome and meet these local authors! \n12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Gregor Craigie\n1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Michael Christie\n2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Sho Yamagushiku \nCHILDREN’S STORY TIME:\n3:00 – 3:30 p.m. – with Esi Edugyan\n3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – with Monique Gray Smith \nWe hope you’ll join us to celebrate and continue to cultivate the important and special relationship that exists between writers\, readers\, and bookstores!! \nWHEN: Saturday\, April 27th all day (9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.).\nWHERE: In-store at Munro’s Books\, 1108 Government Street in Victoria.\nWHAT: A celebration of Canadian Independent Bookstore Day!\nHOW: This celebration is free to attend.
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/canadian-independent-bookstore-day-at-munros-books/
LOCATION:Munro’s Books\, 1108 Government Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 1Y2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Meet & Greet
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ORGANIZER;CN="Munro's Books":MAILTO:events@munrobooks.com
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