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Georges Arsenault will give an illustrated talk in English on two ancient and popular Acadian wintertime celebrations. The presentation will be given twice: 1) Sunday January 27, at 2:00 p.m. (storm date February 3) at the Acadian Museum in Miscouche. 2) Tuesday, January 29 at 7:00 p.m. (storm date January 31) at Beaconsfield’s Carriage House in Charlottetown.
"The atmosphere and geography of downtown Charlottetown are so well delineated, the reader might be there. Thanks to Martin for this really successful novel, which should be made available far beyond the Island." -- Elizabeth Cran, The Guardian "This is a fine beginning for Martin." -- Jenni Mortin, The Star-Phoenix
New from the winner of the 2012 Ann Connor Brimer Award!
PEI Book award-winner's new book.
Watch for upcoming events in Victoria, BC this spring.
Featured on CBC Radio's The Next Chapter with Shelagh Rogers! To listen, follow this link (same episode as Margaret Atwood): http://www.cbc.ca/thenextchapter/listen/
Featured on CBC Radio's The Next Chapter with Shelagh Rogers! Find the interview at this link (same episode as Gordon Pinsent): http://www.cbc.ca/thenextchapter/listen/
"Doretta Groenendyk's Bully 101 has a fresh approach to addressing bullying in schools. Rather than focussing on a singular bullying incident, Bully 101 shows the different forms and faces that bullying can take." -- Canadian Materials
Fifteen year-old Izra Fitch paints an amazing portrait of this South Shore event.
For great recipes on eating well! Try them all.
Check out the trailer for All is Clam at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=552-NACxwG0
New from Ann Connor Brimer Award-winning author!