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Book Reading for Pups and Author Book Signing – Olympia WA
October 14 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm PDT
Free
Calling all canine bibliophiles and their humans! Join us for a one-of-a-kind book reading event tailor-made for your furry friends. Watch tails wag and ears perk up as Susan Seah, author for Poetry for Pups, brings tales of adventures between owners and their pups that you and your four-legged companions will resonate with and adore. Grab your leash and head to Orca Books Cooperative on Saturday October 14, 2023 for a doggone good time filled with stories, Scooby snacks, and tail-wagging fun. It’s a literary treat that’ll have tails wagging! 🐾
“Susan Seah’s Poetry for Pups is an endearing collection of poems that beautifully captures the essence of our beloved canine companions and the profound connections we share with them. Through relatable scenarios and down-to-earth descriptions, Seah weaves a heartfelt narrative that is sure to evoke laughter, nods of agreement, and even tears from dog owners and enthusiasts alike. The poems are thoughtfully complemented by charming illustrations that enhance the overall reading experience. This book exhibits a wide emotional spectrum, ranging from playful poems celebrating joyful moments with our furry friends to more poignant pieces addressing the loss of our cherished companions. Seah’s remarkable talent lies in her ability to take seemingly simple language and structure and infuse it with genuine emotion, creating poems that resonate with authenticity. As a fellow dog owner, I found myself deeply connecting with the sentiments expressed in these verses. The writing style is accessible and approachable for a broad readership, maintaining engagement without sacrificing the heartfelt emotion that tugs at our heartstrings. Poetry for Pups is a must-read for dog lovers, as it captures the essence of the human-canine relationship and celebrates the joy, laughter, and emotional depth that dogs bring to our lives. Whether you’re a devoted dog owner or simply appreciate the beauty of this special bond, this collection is sure to leave a lasting impression. With its heartfelt storytelling and genuine emotion, Susan Seah’s debut is a delightful and heartening tribute to our furry best friends.” – Literary Titan
The paperback and ebook versions of Poetry for Pups will be officially released on October 10, 2023. Come meet the cute muse of the book, Koa the beagle, and be one of the first to have your copy of the book signed by the author and the illustrator at this fun event at Orca Books Cooperative. The book is currently available for presale at Poetry for Pups (Paperback) | Orca Books Cooperative (and at most other online retailers and bookstores). Limited copies of the book will also be available for sale at the store at the event.
NOTE: Orlando the cat guards the Orca Books Cooperative with her cute meows, so we ask that all dogs coming to the event are cat-friendly so that Orlanda could happily hang out with the doggie friends. Thanks!