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I Went On A Book Tour With My 93-Year-Old Grandfather
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I Went On A Book Tour With My 93-Year-Old Grandfather

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A few years ago I wrote an article in a magazine about my grandfather – a hardworking man who lived half of his life on an island off the coast of Newfoundland without any electricity or running water.

He worked as a logger, lobster fisherman and carpenter.

A literary agent read the story and encouraged me to write a children’s book about my time with him – which has now been published as “Poppy’s House!”

In his 90s he still fishes, picks berries, bakes – and now goes on book tours!

On our mini tour, we visited shops and libraries, signed books, and met people of all ages who have an affinity for spending time with family and slow living.

Poppy even left Newfoundland and flew with me to Toronto – where he signed the wall of a bookstore next to Margaret Atwood!

It was such a heartwarming experience that I will cherish forever.

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The Poppy’s House Book Tour Highlights

Reunited for the tour!

I Went On A Book Tour With My 93-Year-Old Grandfather

Our first signing at Chapters, St John’s

I Went On A Book Tour With My 93-Year-Old Grandfather

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Poppy’s handwriting is better than mine, and he knows it

I Went On A Book Tour With My 93-Year-Old Grandfather

Coles bookstore, Avalon Mall

I Went On A Book Tour With My 93-Year-Old Grandfather

Reading at Arnold’s Cove Library

I Went On A Book Tour With My 93-Year-Old Grandfather

Leaving Newfoundland for Toronto!

I Went On A Book Tour With My 93-Year-Old Grandfather

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Signing the wall at Mabel’s Fables (a famous author’s signature can be seen in the top corner…!)

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Mabel’s Fables

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Chapters Vega, Mississauga

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Making friends

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Signing more books for giveaways and shops

I Went On A Book Tour With My 93-Year-Old Grandfather

Taking a break

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Saying goodbye

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karlacourtney

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I knit lobsters. And I do other things.

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Rokas works as a Community Manager for Bored Panda. A creative at heart (and written on his Bachelor's diploma), Rokas spends his days making up stuff - whether it's creative storytelling, photography or video projects. On weekends you'll find him drinking a bit too much coffee, hosting game nights with his friends or just re-watching Friends for the 5th time.

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Rokas works as a Community Manager for Bored Panda. A creative at heart (and written on his Bachelor's diploma), Rokas spends his days making up stuff - whether it's creative storytelling, photography or video projects. On weekends you'll find him drinking a bit too much coffee, hosting game nights with his friends or just re-watching Friends for the 5th time.

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