I had the pleasure of joining Yorkson Creek Middle School, in Langley, as they celebrated World Read Aloud Day on February 24, 2016. The day coincided with our National Pink Shirt Day, which sends messages about treating one another with kindness, fairness and understanding. Certainly, a theme in both of my newly released books, ON CUE (Orca Currents) and CUTTER BOY (Lorimer Sidestreets). Read Aloud Day is about bringing the joy of reading to those who don’t have access to books, but it is also about instilling a love of reading in those who may be reluctant to pick up a book on their own. This is the group for whom I write – struggling readers who need a book that sparks their imagination, or matches their world and encourages them to want to learn more.
The two groups of grade six, seven and eight students I presented to asked excellent questions about being an author and about the writing process. There were close to 300 students in all and we enjoyed talking about favourite books in a series, and favourite stand alone titles. I loved every minute of it! Now if my books would arrive at the school so the students could take them out of the library!
COMING SOON! I will be hosting a book launch March 12th in Surrey at the Surrey Arts and Recreation Centre. Family and friends will be joining me to help celebrate! Feel free to come and hear about my new books!
On April 10th, Friends of the White Rock Library are hosting an Author Open House. I have attended previously, and made some wonderful connections there to other authors in the area. I missed being a presenter this year as their roster was full, but I have been invited to attend, and will be introduced and given a chance to share the titles of my new books. It means a chance to mingle with others after the event and to cheer on my writer’s group!
On April 30th, I will be at Black Bond Books (1-15562-24th Avenue) volunteering to help support Independent Book Stores in Canada. Check out the Authors for Indies website: http://www.authorsforindies.com/