Return of Niagara Parks’ Coast to Coast Literary Series: “Canada’s Self-Discovered Women”

• Four-part Canadian literary series returns to historic Queenston Chapel this fall
• Canadian authors share their experiences and discuss their published works
• Full details and tickets available at niagaraparks.com/coast-to-coast

Queenston, ON – Niagara Parks will host its 2022 Coast to Coast Literary Series, “Canada’s Self-Discovered Women,” returning as an in-person, four-part event. All are welcome to join in this interactive series, celebrating the unique perspectives and published works of an extraordinary selection of Canadian authors.

The special event series features an incredible line-up of authors beginning on September 8 with activist and intersectional feminist Jen Ferguson, who will discuss her novel, The Summer of Bitter and Sweet, to shine light on the seldom-shared issues and perspectives of young Métis girls. On October 13, awarded teacher of creative writing, podcast host and author Bianca Marais will celebrate the topic of sisterhood in discussion of her book, The Witches of Moonshyne Manor. November 10 will welcome award-winning author and journalist Shelly Sanders who will reveal the creative journey that inspired her novel, Daughters of the Occupation. Concluding the series on December 8 is Robin Lefler, whose global travels through her inspiring career in tech led her to write her debut novel, Reasonable Adults.

• September 8: Jen Ferguson, The Summer of Bitter and Sweet
• October 13: Bianca Marais, The Witches of Moonshyne Manor
• November 10: Shelly Sanders, Daughters of the Occupation
• December 8: Robin Lefler, Reasonable Adults

Each session of the “Canada’s Self-Discovered Women” series will be delivered as a live, in-person event, held on the second Thursday of the month, from 7 – 9 p.m. Light refreshments will be served (Niagara wines available by the glass) in the Welcome Centre at the Laura Secord Homestead, before moving into the Queenston Chapel, a lovingly restored 1800’s British Methodist Church. Tickets are $15 per session or $45 for access to the entire series. For more information, author biographies and to purchase tickets, please visit niagaraparks.com/coast-to-coast.

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