Today, we had a visit from local MP
Mark Adler, who presented Annick with a
Canada Book Fund grant on behalf of the
Department of Canadian Heritage. He said a few words about the importance of literacy and Canadian stories, and also shared his fond remembrance of a children's book from his childhood,
The Hockey Sweater. In return, Annick Press Director Rick Wilks gave him some books to take home to his children, and also introduced him to local author/illustrator
Ruth Ohi.
Here are some pictures from the visit:
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| MP Mark Adler (left) receives books for his children from Director Rick Wilks |
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| MP Mark Adler and Director Rick Wilks with books |
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| Left to right: MP Mark Adler, author/illustrator Ruth Ohi, Annick Press Director Rick Wilks |
Annick Press has been publishing Canada's stories for over 35 years. Generations have grown up with books like
The Paper Bag Princess,
Red is Best, and more recently,
Chanda's Secrets. The voices of Canadian writers shape and build our identity and have become a cornerstone of the knowledge economy. We're truly grateful for the support from the Department of Canadian Heritage. In a globalized entertainment industry it is more important than ever that we continue to share our stories. This support makes that possible.
