Keep Toronto Reading starts tomorrow! You can view the full schedule of programs on the Toronto Public Library’s website. Here are some events featuring Tundra authors and illustrators:
Media and Graphic Techniques in Children’s Books
North York Central Library
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
1:30 pm – 2:45 pm
Learn how to make illustrated books. Artist DuÅ¡an PetriÄić will teach you to look at picture books in a new way. Classes will be invited. Ages 9-12. Drop in.
Meet Shane Peacock
Highland Creek
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Shane Peacock, the author of the popular Boy Sherlock Holmes series, shares his love for the sleuth.
Books We Love with Dave Bidini
Bloor/Gladstone
Thursday, April 22, 2010
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Author and musician Dave Bidini reads from his favourite books. A founding member of the acclaimed band The Rheostatics, Bidini has published several books about sports and music for adults and youth.
We Love Detectives
Lillian H. Smith
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
10:00 am – 11:30 am
Meet Shane Peacock, the author of the popular Boy Sherlock Holmes series. Followed by a tour of the Osborne Collection of Early Children’s Books.
Meet Joanne Schwartz
Davenport
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Local Davenport author Joanne Schwartz talks about her latest children’s book, Our Corner Grocery Store, which is based on a real grocery store in the area.