Save the Date - About a Home Child

 SAVE THE DATE

Tuesday Nov 3

Double book launch - Middle Grade Historical Fiction - Philippa Dowding and Caroline Fernandez

6:30-8:30pm

Mabel's Fables Children's Bookstore (NEW address)

540 Mt Pleasant Rd

All ages • Light refreshments • Books available for purchase and signing • Author readings and Q & A 

The War Lantern by Philippa Dowding - Governor General’s Literary Award–winning author

One day in World War II, three seemingly separate lives are forever changed and bound together by war.

Themes: Europe World War II, Family & Resilience, Children in wartime

About A Home Child by Caroline Fernandez - Willow Award-winning author

From the streets of Britain to Canada's vast unknown, their uncertain journey unfolds.

Themes: Canadian history, Home Children, Emigrants, Immigrants & Refugees

We acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts.

#BringingTheArtsToLife

Upcoming Events - Caroline Fernandez Fall 2026

Here's what's on deck for Fall 2026 - you are invited!

•  Sept 26, Coles Eglinton Square (Toronto), 12-3pm - book signing PLAGUE THIEVES and ABOUT A HOME CHILD
• Sept 27, Word on the Street (Toronto) 11am - book signing PLAGUE THIEVES and ABOUT A HOME CHILD
• Nov 3, Mable's Fables Children's Bookstore (Toronto) - 6:30-8:30pm - book launch ABOUT A HOME CHILD