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Afterwords Kids Day.
Afterwords Kids Day.
Join us for Kids’ Day/Journée jeunesse at AfterWords on Saturday November 1 for stories, activities, snacks, and more! Kids up to age 10 and their families will find lots of fun at the annual AfterWords Kids’ Day/Journée jeunesse, sponsored by the Halifax Independent School and presented in partnership with Halifax Central Library. This open-house style event brings together 12 authors + illustrators, anglophone and francophone, for an afternoon of stories, snacks, and sweet hangouts.
Young readers are equipped with a passport they can take around to each table, where an author or illustrator welcomes them to chat, do an activity or craft, hear a story, and get a sticker or stamp in their passport. Plus, families can learn about the Halifax Independent School and other local organizations, eat free snacks, and browse and buy books from Woozles.
This free event runs from 12:30 to 4pm on Saturday November 1, in Paul O’Regan Hall at Halifax Central Library.
Everyone is welcome! Register for free tickets here:
https://afterwordsliteraryfestival.com/product/kids-day-journee-jeunesse-2025/
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Booktoberfest
Booktoberfest
Everyone agreed that this year's WFNS Booktoberfest held at Central Library was a great success. Crowds of book lovers wandered the aisles the whole time. There was no slack period. The pic is of my table the fish contained "dad" jokes which you turned over to groan at the answers. I loved telling everyone the story of Joe Cracker and selling books too. I ran out of "Smelly Beach"
Everyone agreed that this year's WFNS Booktoberfest held at Central Library was a great success. Crowds of book lovers wandered the aisles the whole time. There was no slack period. The pic is of my table the fish contained "dad" jokes which you turned over to groan at the answers. I loved telling everyone the story of Joe Cracker and selling books too. I ran out of "Smelly Beach"
These really simple really fun origami yachts were my activity at the Nimbus Word On The Hill event. A big "thank you" to my lovely listeners and to Jorja, the Digitally Lit volunteer who did a brilliant job of hosting me. I am taking part in the WFNS's Booktoberfest on October 13th and the AfterWords Literary Festival on November 1st. Both events take place in the Central Library. I will have fun activities at my table on both events so come and say Hi.
These really simple really fun origami yachts were my activity at the Nimbus Word On The Hill event. A big "thank you" to my lovely listeners and to Jorja, the Digitally Lit volunteer who did a brilliant job of hosting me. I am taking part in the WFNS's Booktoberfest on October 13th and the AfterWords Literary Festival on November 1st. Both events take place in the Central Library. I will have fun activities at my table on both events so come and say Hi.
The Writers in the Schools (WITS)
The Writers in the Schools (WITS)
Registration for the Writer's Federation of Nova Scotia's WITS program is open now. If you'd like me to visit your school contact Linda Hudson at: wits@writers.ns.ca
Book launch for Joe and the Wreck of the Tribune
Book launch for Joe and the Wreck of the Tribune
Forty five people joined me in Alderney Gate library for Joe Cracker's book launch. There was a slide show, a reading, and Cindy Campbell presented an action packed interpretation of sea shanties. The audience sang along as volunteers heaved on a rope in time to the music. Everyone had a great time. Thank you Carrie for introducing me, Cindy Cambell for the interesting presentation, Alderney Gate library for hosting me and Nimbus for the tea and cookies.
photo is of Cindy showing how singing Shanties helps everyone to pull together. We should all sing more.
Joe and the Wreck of the Tribune
Joe and the Wreck of the Tribune
My latest book, published by Nimbus, was released in May 2025. It is based on the true story of Joe Cracker, the Herring Cove teen who rowed through a storm to rescue survivors of a ship, wrecked at the mouth of Halifax Harbour. His bravery shamed other fishermen into making a rescue attempt. The amazing cover was designed by Bee Stanton.
"Vivid descriptions, true to life characters, and an engaging young hero,make for a riveting tale of courage, grit and heart." Julie Lawson
"It is the story of a young man's courage and determination. It shows how one person can make a difference."
Writers Federation of New Brunswick: 2025 Sheree Fitch Award for Teen Writers.
I really enjoyed reading the entries for this years competition. The standard was extremely high, making choosing winners a very hard decision.
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