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Looking to combine your love of books and a good cause?  Then join author Gretchen Roedde, as she reads from her new book, Deep Water Dream, at the Roedde House Museum. Space is limited, so register early! 100% of the proceeds will be donated to the Downtown Eastside Women's Centre.  

Doors open at 630pm, reading at 7pm. 

Registration includes a signed book and refreshments.  

The DEWC provides practical support to more than 500 women, children, and seniors every day.  To learn more about the work they do, visit dewc.ca

The Roedde House Museum is the family home of (Gretchen's great-grandparents) Gustav and Matilda Roedde, who came to Vancouver in 1888. He became Vancouvers first bookbinder, and in 1890 opened G.A Roedde Bookbinders.  To learn more about the museum, visit roeddehouse.org

CBC Radio host Giacomo Panico will interview local authors Barbara Fradkin and Brenda Chapman about their local settings and writing inspiration. All three live in Kitchissippi Ward in Ottawa's west end. The event takes place at the Carlingwood Branch of the Ottawa Public Library in the Meeting Room. Free, no registration required.

Author Arlene Chan will do a presentation, with a Q&A afterwards. Books will be available for sale.

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Arlene Chan, author of the books, The Chinese in Toronto from 1878 and The Chinese Community in Toronto: Then and Now, traces the history of the Chinese in Toronto, and how the Chinatown at Dundas Street and Spadina Avenue developed after the closing of a dark chapter in Canadian history. Archival photographs depict the early years, dating back 135 years, to present day.

Arlene grew up in Chinatown and worked there at her parents’ restaurant. She nurtures her ties with the neighbourhood and leads Heritage Toronto tours during the summer.