Book Launch - Deportation of Island Acadians

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“Acadian Christmas Traditions” Launch Nov. 16

The launch of Acadian Christmas Traditions by Georges Arsenault will take place from 7 - 9 p.m. on Nov. 16 at the Carriage House at Beaconsfield in Charlottetown. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Published by Charlottetown’s Acorn Press (www.acornpresscanada.com), Acadian Christmas Traditions is based on written sources and interviews with Acadians throughout the Maritimes.
Author Georges Arsenault, a well-known historian, folklorist [...]

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“Bounce & Beans & Burn” Launched Nov. 10

Bounce and Beans and Burn, a new illustrated children’s book published by Acorn Press, was launched at the Confederation Centre Library’s Children’s Loft from on Saturday, Nov. 10.
Bounce and Beans and Burn was written by Shannon Murray and illustrated by Doretta Groenendyk and tells the tale of Sam, who is full of bounce, beans, and burn.
After breakfast Sam is so excited [...]

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“Sex After Baby” Launched Nov. 3

 Sex After Baby: Why There Is None, a new book by Kathleen Hamilton was launched Nov. 3  at Just Us Girls, 100 Queen St. It is one of three new books published this fall by Charlottetown’s Acorn Press (www.acornpresscanada.com) and is available in book stores for $19.95.
From the publisher: “Funny, frank, political, and poignant, Sex After Baby: Why There [...]

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