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WAG author, Peta-Gaye Nash, receives Canada Book Award
Congratulations to childrens’ books author PETA-GAYE NASH for receiving the Canada Book Award for her children’s book, ‘Bushyhead.’ Publisher: Peta-Gaye NashDesigner: Cheryl Antao-XavierIllustrator: Alyah Holmes Bushyhead is the story of a young girl, Miranda May, who is teased at school … Continue reading
Writers promo tip: BOOKMARKERS
Hey writer….here’s a nice little book promotion idea for you… Print a set of bookmarkers for distribution whenever and wherever you are doing book promotions. Consider both sidesRemember you have a FRONT and a BACK to the bookmarker. Take advantage … Continue reading
Councillor’s anti-racism motion passed by Pickering Council
Systemic racism exists in Canada and each of us is responsible for its obliteration. There is no room for racism in Canada in any form, religious, cultural, gender or appearance. Councillor Shaheen Butt is a Muslim who has lived in … Continue reading
Ode to a line
An ode to the line A clothesline was a news forecast, to neighbours passing by,There were no secrets you could keep when clothes were hung to dry.It also was a friendly link, for neighbours always knewIf company had stopped on … Continue reading
JUNETEENTH: What is it? We all need to celebrate it.
Rosie DiManno, Toronto Star columnist, wrote an excellent piece about the celebration. On June 19, 1866, one year after the announcement, freedmen in Texas organized the first of what became the annual celebration of “Jubilee Day”. Early celebrations were used … Continue reading
Senior’s letter to God
There was a man who worked for the Post Office whose job was to process all the mail that had illegible addresses. One day, a letter came addressed in shaky handwriting to God with no actual address. He thought he … Continue reading
The KEEPSAKE, Tess Gerritsen
The Keepsake By Tess Gerritsen If you like page-turning thrillers that hold your attention page after page, you can’t go with any Tess Gerritsen book that has a “New York Bestseller” attached to it. Synopsis New York Times bestselling author … Continue reading
More about self-publishing
WAG has our own resident “Self-publishing” guru who did a presentation on the topic. Here is a link to some more information regarding self-publishing: SELF PUBLISHING GUIDE
Toronto Zoo’s Adopt-A-Pond Wetland Conservation Night
Toronto Zoo’s Adopt-A-Pond Wetland Conservation Night Wednesday, June 16, 20217:00 – 8:00 pmOnline Event Join the City of Pickering, the Pickering Public Library and the Toronto Zoo’s Adopt-A-Pond Wetland Conservation staff to learn about turtles in the Pickering area, how … Continue reading
WE’LL MEET AGAIN
During times of great trouble and crisis, people need to find hope and comfort wherever they can, however they can. Dame Vera Lynn sang a message of hope and perseverence with her renowned song. The times were a major crisis … Continue reading
KILL YOURS, KILL MINE, Katherine Kovacic
KiLL YOURS, KILL MINE Katherine Kovacic Synopsis Mia’s grief counselling practice, The Pleiades, is named for the seven sisters from Greek mythology who were the companions of the Goddess of the Hunt—and who, in some stories, die of grief or … Continue reading
Your Best Shot
Confused and baffled by the news reports that constantly change the COVID story. Me too, the more I hear, the more hesitant and reluctant I become. The COVID vaccines were not developed overnight. So they aren’t just some ‘stab in … Continue reading