Author Talks & Lectures
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Writing Trauma without Traumatizing Your Audience with Thom Ernst
Mon Jun 10, 2024 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: North York Central LibraryThom Ernst reads from his memoir 'The Wild Boy of Waubamik' and talks about writing trauma without traumatizing the audience (or retraumatizing the author). Thom leads a lively and accessible discussion on writing trauma, the...
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NYHS Presents Adam Bunch --Toronto's Founding Dog & How He Almost Got Eaten
Wed Jun 19, 2024 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: North York Central LibraryIt was the summer of 1793. The summer our city was founded. The first Lieutenant Governor of Upper Canada: John Graves Simcoe and his family sailed on the HMS Mississauga from Niagara to find a new capital for the new provinc...
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Zain Bandali, Mehndi Boy
Sat Jun 22, 2024 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Location: North York Central LibraryFamilies are invited to join children's author Zain Bandali as he discusses and leads an interactive activity about his debut book, Mehndi Boy. The story follows Tehzeeb, an artistic boy who dreams about becoming the most in-...
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Travel Talk: Baffin Island Nunavut
Sat Jun 22, 2024 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: North York Central LibraryHave you heard of the Akshayuk Pass in Baffin Island? Join Aviator Lola Reid Allin and her friends on her personally narrated, photographic chronicle of their challenging 10-day, 98-km Arctic camping adventure. During this tr...
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June Book Club + Author Visit
Tue Jun 25, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Mount PleasantExpand your mind and take part in our monthly book club. Come together to share your thoughts and join members of the community in a fun, friendly atmosphere! Get a copy at the front desk or bring your own. Award winning, Can...
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The Deadly Dames & Dude- Wed June 26
Wed Jun 26, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: Mount PleasantA panel discussion featuring a group of 5 who spend their days dreaming up nefarious doings and then writing about them. This presentation will appeal to readers and writers alike. As published authors, we offer insights into...
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Making Comics with Kean Soo!
Fri Aug 09, 2024 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: North York Central LibraryLearn how to write and draw comics & graphic novels with the award-winning creator of Jellaby and March Grand Prix! Kean will lead you through the foundations of creating fun, compelling characters, plot outlines, and...