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The Stone Carvers named ‘must read’ book of the year
CHEERS! from The Written Word Committee of the PEC Arts Council to Norma Currah who championed Jane Urquhart’s book The Stone Carvers, as the winner of the 2011 County Reads competition. “Again, this year, the voting was close with only three votes separating the first and second titles,” notes Anne Preston. The books this year […]
Fourth book for Picton illustrator
Illustrator Marc Keelan-Bishop, of Picton, recently collaborated with Toronto author Mireille Messier to launch their 4th French-language adventure for kids. “Coup de théatre à Stratford” has kids exploring Stratford’s wings, both theatrical and avian. After adventures in Ottawa, Sudbury and Toronto, brother and sister sleuths Viviane and Simon Tanguay take on Stratford in this 4th […]
Christmas books for garden buffs
Stuck for a gift idea for a gardening friend? A choice that has lots of approval and long-term staying power is a book. Books for improving your gardening techniques, books for inspiring your recipient with bold new ideas for the coming Spring or books to join the list of people who just like to share […]
Urquhart presents Sanctuary Line Dec. 4
Canadian author Jane Urquhart will present her new novel Sanctuary Line at Books & Company Saturday, Dec. 4 at 2 p.m. Admission is free of charge. Prior to the reading, she will host a fundraising luncheon at noon for the 2011 Prince Edward County Authors festival. The lunch will be upstairs, in the Lipson Room […]
Put a book in every child’s hand
Donations of new and gently used books will help The Children’s Book Bank put “A book in every child’s hand.” The project, by the Written Word Committee of the Prince Edward Arts Council, is designed to support children’s literacy by providing free books to children. The Children’s Book Bank will focus on the literacy needs […]
