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Ten Thumb Sam Launched

Happy new year, everyone!

So many Orca books were launched in November, we’re still catching up!

Here’s Rachel Dunstan Muller at the launch of her new book Ten Thumb Sam, and a celebratory cake. The launch was at Salamander Books in Ladysmith, BC.

Rachel Dunstan Muller and the Ten Thumb Sam cake

 

Lady Ginny’s Book Launch

How better to launch a book about tea parties than by throwing one? Here are some photos from Susan Jolliffe’s launch (tea) party in Ottawa for her new picture book, Lady Ginny’s Tea Parties.

Susan Jolliffe
Susan Jolliffe signs books in a most splendid hat.    
Tea cakes
Tea cakes—an essential part of tea parties everywhere.

Susan's Tea Party

Susan's Tea Party

Congratulations, Susan!

 

Two Foot Punch Launched

Last week Anita Daher launched Two Foot Punch in Winnipeg, reading from the book to a packed room. Members of Winnipeg Parkour also answered questions about the sport.

Anita Daher signing copies of Two Foot Punch
Anita signs a copy of the book for Zeddy, with Hawk looking on.

Anita Daher poses with a group of traceurs
The Winnipeg Parkour traceurs and Anita pose for a photo.

You can learn more about parkour from sites like Urban Freeflow… or even better, read the book!

 

Out of Order Launch


Out of Order was launched last week at the Cornerstone Cafe in Victoria, BC neighbourhood Fernwood, where the book takes place.


Robin’s editor, Sarah Harvey, hides behind Out of Order at Robin’s book launch.


Robin Stevenson signing her new book, Out of Order, at Cornerstone Cafe.

 

Klutzhood Launched

Chris McMahen signs his new book, Klutzhood, for fans of all ages at the
Armstrong Branch of the Okanagan Regional Library. The evening featured a
performance by a women’s choir and skits from the school where Chris is a
teacher-librarian.