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 |
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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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