Monthly Archives: October 2007

A New Recording of the Song that Inspired ‘Carnation, Lily, Lily Rose’

Posted on October 29, 2007 by Hugh Brewster

In researching Carnation, Lily, Lily Rose, I was astonished to find that the song that inspired the title of the painting had virtually disappeared and that there was no recording of it. I  finally tracked down a copy of the … Continue reading →

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AT VIMY RIDGE is 2007 Information Book Award Honour Book

Posted on October 29, 2007 by Hugh Brewster

The Children’s Literature Roundtables of Canada Information Book Award recognizes excellence in the writing of information books in English for children and young people from ages 5 to 15.  The 30+ Roundtables across Canada voted on the  shortlist in late … Continue reading →

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Garden Party Launch for Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose

Posted on October 11, 2007 by Hugh Brewster

A beautiful English garden in Toronto was the scene of a glittering launch party for Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose on September 5, 2007. The book tells the story of the creation of John Singer Sargent’s best-loved painting and a play … Continue reading →

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