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Showing posts with label book launch. Show all posts
Showing posts with label book launch. Show all posts

Saturday, 8 October 2016

The Sugar and Spice Collection by EK Books - Book Launch


The Sugar and Spice team, Anouska Jones, Penny Harrison, Susan Whelan and Gwynne Jones launched their 'The Sugar and Spice Collection' yesterday at Wallsend Library which was published by EK Books.

  

Firstly, Penny shared her story, Dance With Me by giving us a sneak peek into the storyline.
Anouska followed by introducing her book, Patch and Ruby.
Susan then gave us a hint about where missing socks go in The Great Sock Secret.
All three titles where illustrated by the very talented Gywnne Jones.

Gwynne, Susan, Anouska, Penny, Deborah (MC)
After a few thank yous from the girls, we got to dive into yummy orange and pink treats while the girls signed copies of their new books.



 







Gwynne had to sign three times faster than the rest!



While all this was happening, the kids could get creative completing glittery craft activities.


MacLean's Booksellers, Hamilton were there to help everyone 
get their hands on this stunningly colourful box set.


After some eating, drinking, crafting, signing and talking, 
Penny, Anouska and Susan snuggled in to read their stories. 

  

Gwynne roamed the room drawing special requests. My Lara asked for a 
garden full of bugs. Very Spring of her! I wonder where she got that idea from? 
(read yesterday's blog for the answer)

  

Congratulations lovely ladies! These stories are delightful. 
How lucky were we to have all of you together for this celebration. 

Penny Harrison, Anouska Jones, Gwynne Jones, Susan Whelan

Books can be purchased via the EK Books website,
any good book store or online bookseller.












































Monday, 19 September 2016

'Brave' by Lynn Jenkins and Kirrili Lonergan - Book Launch Saturday, 17th September


Congratulations to Lynn Jenkins and Kirrili Lonergan on the launch of their new picture book, 'Brave', the second book in their Lessons of a LAC series.

Friends, family, colleges and more gathered at The Locale in New Lambton, Newcastle to celebrate with the girls on Saturday, 17th September.

Cupcakes, craft activities, story time, prizes and lolly bags helped make the atmosphere fun and enjoyable for all ages.

MacLean's Booksellers, Hamilton were onsite helping everyone get their hands on a copy.

I was the chief photographer, hence why there are no photos of me. Phew!

Enjoy the following photos as this blog post is more like a visual diary
 - and all photos have been taken on a better camera than my phone :)

Enjoy xxx









MacLean's Booksellers, Hamilton pop up bookshop








My munchkins!



Storytime!

A fork in the road

Speeches













Sunday, 18 September 2016

'One Photo' by Ross Watkins and Liz Anelli - Picture Book Launch Saturday, 10th September


Congratulations to Ross Watkins and Liz Anelli who launched their new picture book, 'One Photo' (published by Penguin Random House) on Saturday, 10th September at Watt Space Student Gallery in Newcastle.

I found it fascinating these two very creative people hadn't met before last Saturday but everyone at the launch agreed the book feels like they worked closely every step of its production.

'One Photo' is a poignant story about love, loss and legacy; one son, one family, one photo. It looks and feels beautiful from cover to cover.

Have the tissues ready when you find a quiet place to absorb this book.

Here are a few photos from the launch.

Lara doing some ink printing inspired by Liz's technique used in the illustrations

Finished product



MacLean's Booksellers, Hamilton had books for sale
... and mugs!

Ross Watkins

Liz Anelli