Author Talks & Lectures
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Creating Fantastical Creatures! Diorama Art Workshop
Fri Jul 15, 2022 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: Don MillsJoin artist/book illustrator Soyeon Kim in this workshop to create dioramas using materials that can be found at home or outside in nature! Starting with an introduction to diorama art, learn what a diorama is and how...
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Author Visit with Saumiya Balasubramaniam!
Wed Jul 06, 2022 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Location: BendaleJoin Toronto author, Saumiya Balasubramaniam, as she presents her picture book, When I Found Grandma (2019 TPL First and Best pick). When Maya's grandma visits from far away, Maya has conflicting feelings of love a...
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Abstract Paper Collage Workshop
Thu Jul 28, 2022 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: SandersonAuthor 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,...
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Paper Collage Workshop with Ashley Barron
Fri Jul 08, 2022 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: Main StreetAuthor 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,...
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Ella's Choice - A Story About Consent, Empathy, and Boundaries
Thu Jul 07, 2022 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Location: Lillian H. SmithChildren have something to say and people need to listen! In Ella's Choice, Ella is told to be respectful and listen to others, but she wants everyone to know that her words are important, too! She and children like her nee...
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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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Malaika's Carnival Playground
Tue Jul 26, 2022 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: Oakwood Village Library and Arts CentreAuthor Nadia L. Hohn presents Malaika's Carnival Playground, which includes a reading of Malaika's Costume or Malaika's Carnival, soca music, dancing, singing, and finger rhymes. A visual presentation of costumes, artefacts,...
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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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Misconceptions About the Universe
Tue Jul 05, 2022 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Location: Lillian H. SmithMany people have deeply-held misconceptions about the most basic of astronomical topics, such as the cause of the seasons. In this profusely-illustrated, non-technical presentation, we will gently "correct" a wide variety of...