elma's almanac: February 2019

Friday, February 22, 2019

Narcotic Trafficking in Mexico: Author Brings her Story to Kamloops Library

From: "cschmidt" <cschmidt@tnrd.ca>
Sent: Friday, February 22, 2019 11:10:57 AM
Subject: Fw: Freedom to Read Week Event: Author Brings her Story to Kamloops Library

Hello Literary Friends!

I wanted to let you know about the next author to visit the Kamloops Library.

Rachel Sutton, a BC author, will be at the Kamloops Library at 6pm on Thursday, February 28th. She is our Freedom to Read Week featured author. Please see the press release in the below email for more information.

I hope to see you there!

Catherine

Catherine Schmidt

Coordinator, Adult Services; Thompson-Nicola Regional Library

100-465 Victoria Street | Kamloops, BC | V2C 2A9

Office 250-372-5145 | E: cschmidt@tnrd.ca

tnrl.ca

The Region of BC's Best

From: Communications
Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2019 3:52 PM
Subject: Freedom to Read Week Event: Author Brings her Story to Kamloops Library

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

AUTHOR BRINGS STORY OF NARCOTRAFICANTE TO LIBRARY FOR FREEDOM TO READ WEEK

Rachel Sutton will be in Kamloops on tour for her first book, Avenida de los Maestros: Walk of the Teachers. She will be speaking at the Kamloops Library on Thursday, February 28th from 6:00-7:30 pm.

Her novel digs into the dark world of narcotraficante activities in Mexico, showcasing the current state of affairs through the eyes of an American teacher and a young Mexican street child.

Rachel will bring the story to life through her performance of folk songs, a reading, and a discussion of the intersection between politics and narcotics in today's world.

Rachel will also share the challenges she faced from the publishing world due to the controversial topics in her book. This event is part of Freedom to Read Week, an annual event that encourages Canadians to think about and reaffirm their commitment to intellectual freedom, which is guaranteed them under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. For more information about Freedom to Read Week, please visit www.freedomtoread.ca.

This event is free but seating is limited. To register please contact the library at 250-372-5145 or questions@tnrd.ca!

For more information, contact Catherine Schmidt, Coordinator, Adult Services by phone at 250-372-5145 or email cschmidt@tnrd.ca.

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Tuesday, February 19, 2019

querying literary agents [& publishers]

You've written a book & hope to have it published the traditional way. In other words, you don't want to pay to have it published. So how do you approach literary agents, who will approach traditional publishers for you?

Good article here on sending queries to agents. (Much the same can be said for querying traditional publishers on your own. Some publishers don't need to be approached through an agent.) https://tinyurl.com/y5cjufzu

Kamloops Film Festival 2019 - Full Film Lineup & Tickets Now on Sale!!

From: "Victoria Weller" <vweller@tnrd.ca>
Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2019 10:40:01 AM
Subject: KFF 2019 - Full Film Lineup & Tickets Now on Sale!!

KFF 2019 - Full Film Lineup & Tickets Now on Sale!!

Hello

I thought you'd like to know the Kamloops Film Festival line-up if you didn't already.

Vicci

Victoria (Vicci) Weller, MA

Film Commissioner, Thompson-Nicola Film Commission

Office 250 377-8673 | Direct 250 377-7058 | Cell 250 319-6211

vweller@tnrd.ca www.FilmThompsonNicola.com

The 23rd Annual Kamloops Film Festival has something for everyone and everything for someone!! Boasting a 23 feature film lineup and 20+ events, the 2019 Festival is sure to be a hit with audiences. Running March 7 to 16 at the Paramount Theatre and other downtown locations, the festival has brought in the best in independent, Canadian, and foreign cinema, and programmed engaging events to elevate the film viewing experience and bring film lovers together.

Information on all 23 Films HERE or watch the trailers below.
Buy Passes and/or Tickets for KFF 2019 NOW!

This year's lineup promises to ignite passion in your adventurous heart with films from every genre, including an opening night debut of This Mountain Life, an incredible true adventure documentary of a mother/daughter duo's ski-trek through the treacherous Coast Mountains of BC. You'll be riding a roller-coaster of emotions: We'll leave you dabbing your eyes with tissues after Pawel Pawlikowski's Cold War; contemplating your ecological footprint and current sustainability practices with Anthropocene: The Human Epoch; looking behind you in the darkness after The House That Jack Built and singing on your morning commute with Frozen (Sing Along Version). Plus so much more!!

Full, 10-Film, 5-Film & DarkFest Passes are available exclusively ONLINE.
Single tickets are now available at MOVIEMART (367 St Paul St) and ONLINE.
*Fees apply when purchasing advance tickets or passes.