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Sat., Nov. 14: Critical Thinking and Fake News, Burlington Public Library, Central Branch 10:30 and 2
Are you trying to figure out what’s real and what’s fake online? Are you trying to help your kids (or other adults) navigate the murky waters of social media? Join me for one of two free presentations, based on my award-winning books about algorithms and spotting fake news.

Free Media Literacy presentation this Sat., Nov. 14 at Burlington Public Library (Central branch)
Join me this Saturday, Nov. 14 at Central Branch in Burlington to learn more about spotting fake news–two presentations, for kids and adults!

Interview with Farrah Merali, Here and Now, CBC about This Is a Library Book!
Listen to my interview with CBC’s Farrah Merali as we discuss libraries and my new book, This Is a Library Book!

Saturday, Oct. 17 WESTDALE library (venue change)
Please note the venue change for the launch of This Is a Library Book tomorrow, Saturday, October 17. It will now be held at the Westdale Branch of the Hamilton Public Library, 955 King St. W., Hamilton., at 1 p.m.

Publishers Weekly (PW) review of This Is a Library Book
Publishers Weekly review for This Is a Library Book

STARRED review from School Library Journal for This Is a Library Book
SLJ starred review for This Is a Library Book!
Meet Joyce

Sat., Nov. 14: Critical Thinking and Fake News, Burlington Public Library, Central Branch 10:30 and 2
Are you trying to figure out what’s real and what’s fake online? Are you trying to help your kids (or other adults) navigate the murky waters of social media? Join me for one of two free presentations, based on my award-winning books about algorithms and spotting fake news.

Free Media Literacy presentation this Sat., Nov. 14 at Burlington Public Library (Central branch)
Join me this Saturday, Nov. 14 at Central Branch in Burlington to learn more about spotting fake news–two presentations, for kids and adults!

Concordia University: Creating a compelling novella
How to write a novella! I’ll be speaking to students at Concordia University (online) on Tuesday, Aug. 11.

CANSCAIP’s Packaging Your Imagination conference, Sat., Oct. 24: Nonfiction, from Hook to Book in 7 Steps
Do you love libraries? Come and help me launch this “love letter to libraries,” This Is a Library Book! A free event for book-and-library lovers.

Book launch and discussion: This Is A Library Book, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2 p.m., Burlington Public Library, Central Branch
Do you love libraries? Come and help me launch this “love letter to libraries,” This Is a Library Book! A free event for book-and-library lovers.

Book launch and discussion: This Is A Library Book, Saturday, Oct. 17, 1 p.m., Hamilton Public Library, Westdale Branch (NOTE THE VENUE CHANGE)
Do you love libraries? Come and help me launch this “love letter to libraries,” This Is a Library Book! A free event for book-and-library lovers.