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    Ontario Library Association Announces the Inaugural Blue Spruce Award Exhibit Illustrators Showcase Exceptional Artwork Across Ontario NEWS RELEASE TORONTO, ON (March 3, 2014) The Forest of Reading Blue Spruce illustrators will display their original artwork across Ontario in the first Blue Spruce Illustration Exhibit, in partnership with the Ontario Library Association and community bookstores and libraries. This exhibit will tour to four locations across the province. The last stop for the exhibit will be at the Toronto Festival of Trees in May. WHEN: WHERE: January through May (Exhibit for one month in four locations) Curiosity House Books, Creemore, ON Essa Public Library, Essa, ON Blue Heron Books, Uxbridge, ON Festival of Trees at the Harbourfront Centre, Toronto, ON The artwork on display for the exhibit include: Dave Whamond, Title: Oddrey - Final Scene, Published in Oddrey Elly Mackay, Title: It Will Begin To Sprout, Published in If You Hold A Seed Tania Howells, Title: Willow Finds A Way Final Sketch for Page Four, Finished image published in Willow Finds A Way Karen Patkau, Title: At the Borehole, Published in A Good Trade Karen Patkau, Title: Kato Hurries, Published in A Good Trade Wallace Edwards, Title: The ape on the puppet tree, Published in Uncle Wallys Old Brown Shoe

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    Curiosity House Books is honoured to host this incredible display of illustrations from this year's nominated Blue Spruce titles, says Jenn Hubbs from Curiosity House Books. Classic picture books are treasured by children and adults alike not only for wonderful stories, but also because of beautiful illustrations that tell a story of a thousand words in one picture. From simple pen and ink sketches to full colour watercolours and oils, children's picture book illustrators are rare artists who create miniature masterpieces on every page. In 2012, the Canadian National Exhibition hosted the 10th Anniversary of Blue Spruce Award Program and over 70 pieces of original artwork were displayed for over 50,000 people. The event was so successful that this year, OLA decided to create a touring exhibit to generate support for the nominated illustrators work across Ontario. The Blue Spring Award program brings recently published Canadian childrens picture books to children in kindergarten to Grade 2. For many children, this is their first introduction to the world of books. We hope that everyone will enjoy this opportunity to see the artwork up close, and that they will look at this year's nominees with fresh eyes and admiration, says Hubbs.

    The Forest of Reading is the largest recreational reading program of its kind in Canada, with more than 250,000 participants each year. The OLAs Forest of Reading offers eight reading programs to encourage a love of reading in people of all ages. Committees of library practitioners select the nominated titles and readers vote for the winners. Check out the Forest of Reading Facebook page and like us! - 30 About the Ontario Library Association: The Ontario Library Association (OLA) is a centre of excellence for the library and information sector, with nearly 5,000 members who work in public, school, academic and special libraries. OLA enables members to advocate for the right of individuals to have free and equitable access to information. Our members research, develop and participate in educational programs designed to provide exemplary library services. Signature OLA events include the annual Super Conference and the Forest of Reading program. Follow us on Twitter @ONLibraryAssoc and like us on Facebook at Ontario Library Association. Media and program contacts: Meredith Tutching Program Coordinator, Forest of Reading Ontario Library Association 416.363.3388 x222 [email protected] Lauren Hummel Marketing and Communications Coordinator Ontario Library Association 416.363.3388 x231 [email protected]

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