Need I say more? Well, maybe... There will be food: grapes, cinnamon cookies, date squares, cheese and crackers -- anything with a connection to Ancient Egyptian agriculture, however flimsy -- plus coffee, tea, and juices they never even heard of 5,000 years ago. The walls will be decorated with pet-related artwork from Lord Aylmer Elementary School students, plus informational… Continue reading Book Launch
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On Bookshelves Now!
It's out at last! My Cat Isis was released by Kids Can Press on March 1, 2011. Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous. My Cat Isis is my first picture book, and it's on the list of spring children's titles in Publisher's Weekly. Scroll through to K for Kids Can Press, and you'll see my name amidst dozens of well-known… Continue reading On Bookshelves Now!
Other People’s Book Signings
Children's books have brought me some great times this month. Sure, I've had fun with my own, Walking Backward--which received another notable mention this past weekend in the National Post's children's book round-up. But I've had much more fun with other people's. Mid-month, I went to the launch of Dunces Anonymous by Kate Jaimet. This is a great book… Continue reading Other People’s Book Signings
Book Launching Afterword
Now that I've had my first book launch--which everyone tells me went very well, though I was so nervous it's a bit of a blank--I thought I'd pass on three bits of advice for future launchers. First, you need more set-up helpers than you think. Bank on unforeseen delays. (It took me half an hour to cart everything from my car… Continue reading Book Launching Afterword
Book Launching
I've been taking my time planning the launch of Walking Backward, to be celebrated at my local library on November 1st. Take note, all budding authors: don't try it alone. It's a surprising amount of work, so get as many people to help as you can. My publisher, Orca, designed beautiful invitations, saving me from… Continue reading Book Launching
Catherine Austen 