Author Talks & Lectures
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Comic Workshop with Cartoonist Jason Loo
Mon Aug 22, 2022 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: Forest HillJason Loo, Toronto-based cartoonist behind the Pitiful Human-Lizard comic series, will teach you how to create your own characters, then write and draw them on a comic page! Jason will also share his process behind cre...
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Read On! with J. Torres
Wed Aug 17, 2022 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: LeasidePopular author J. Torres (Bigfoot Boy; Teen Titans) inspires kids to learn about the creation of comics and graphic novels. The workshop includes an interactive presentation, readings and Q&A. For children ages 8...
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Find Your Success Formula
Thu Aug 11, 2022 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: Oakwood Village Library and Arts CentreFinding career clarity and happiness is an important part of career transition. Learn about different approaches to finding your "career clarity": A successful formula of the right combination of actions and internal insights...
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Children's illustrator: Anoosha Syed - FULL
Sat Aug 06, 2022 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: BridlewoodJoin author and illustrator Anoosha Syed as shares her latest picture book 'That's Not My Name!' In this presentation, she explains how she illustrates her books with a peek into her process and a live drawing demonstration....
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Malaika's Carnival Playground
Thu Aug 04, 2022 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Location: Queen/SaulterJoin author Nadia L. Hohn for a presentation of Malaika's Carnival Playground. Enjoy a book reading, soca music, dancing, singing, and finger rhymes. A visual presentation of costumes and artefacts will also be included....
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Read On! with J. Torres
Wed Aug 03, 2022 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Location: Dawes RoadPopular author J. Torres (Bigfoot Boy; Teen Titans) inspires kids to learn about the creation of comics and graphic novels. The workshop includes an interactive presentation, readings and Q&A. For children ages 8-1...
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Natasha Pulley: The Half Life of Valery K
Sat Jul 30, 2022 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: OnlineFrom Natasha Pulley, bestselling author of The Watchmaker of Filigree Street and The Kingdoms , comes an epic Cold War novel set in a mysterious town in Soviet Russia. Based on real events in a surreal Soviet cit...
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Malaika's Carnival Playground
Fri Jul 29, 2022 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Location: Spadina RoadAuthor Nadia L. Hohn presents Malaika's Carnival Playground which includes a reading of Malaika's Costume or Malaika's Carnival, soca music, singing, and finger rhymes. A visual presentation of costumes, artefacts, and craft-...
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Creating your Magical & Fantastical Creatures! Diorama Art Workshop
Fri Jul 29, 2022 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: RexdaleJoin artist/book illustrator Soyeon Kim in this workshop to create diorama-inspired artwork! Starting with the introduction to diorama art, learn what diorama is and how it's made. Focusing on your magical and fantastical cre...
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Abstract Paper Collage Workshop with Ashley Barron
Fri Jul 29, 2022 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: Perth/DupontAuthor and illustrator, Ashley Barron (Love You Head to Toe), demonstrates simple paper collage techniques using scissors, coloured paper and glue sticks. Explore abstraction and discover how tiny pieces, when added together,...