Category Archives: presentations

Kah-Lan and the Stink-Ink Virtual Book Events

Posted on September 11, 2020 by

“Karen Autio has that great gift, which is to write a gripping story with a streamlined, yet richly specific vocabulary. I so enjoyed the physicality of Kah-Lan’s swimming and diving and grooming. This story of a young sea otter is … Continue reading →

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Join local authors & illustrators at Word Vancouver literary festival

Posted on September 24, 2019 by

It’s the 25th anniversary of the Word Vancouver festival and many CWILL members will be on hand at the children’s stage to help celebrate. Word Vancouver is a FREE literary event, so come join your fellow book lovers at the … Continue reading →

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Announcing the annual Illustrator’s Breakfast of 2019

Posted on September 12, 2019 by

The Vancouver Children’s Literature Roundtable (VCLR) has just announced its annual  Children’s Illustrator Breakfast—mark your calendar for November 16th! A tribute to an acclaimed children’s book editor This year’s breakfast is a tribute to Sheila Barry. The program will include tributes … Continue reading →

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School Presentation Hints from CWILLers for CWILLers!

Posted on January 28, 2019 by

Getting school bookings requires a business approach! “If teachers are going to spend their school’s precious PAC money on bringing you in, they want to know you’ll be worth it. Put together your presentation, then prepare a brochure or information … Continue reading →

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Book Launches

Posted on October 17, 2018 by

You’re invited! If you’re in the Okanagan on October 20 or 24, I hope you’ll come by!

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Crwth Press Launch

Posted on September 17, 2018 by

Growing Up in Wild Horse Canyon by Karen Autio, illustrated by Loraine Kemp Isobel’s Stanley Cup by Kristin Butcher For more information, click Crwth Press Launch Party

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