Emerging Local Authors was first presented in the year of 2015. when librarians from the Great Victoria Public Library created a new way to celebrate the members of their community. Well known for its rich writing culture, Victoria had a lot of local writers, independent illustrators, small press and self-published books which had been unknown and out of reach for many readers. Librarians decided to start a collection that would enable local author’s work to be recognized and accessible to the wider audience.
My book “The Journey To Bring Back Play” was accepted for the 2022 collection and since June 4th, it can be borrowed from the Central Branch of GVP library.
(Photo: Niki)
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This book is written in a refreshingly clear, vivid, and engaging style. You will experience a vibrant, positive energy and be inspired by the remarkable persistence through life’s dark and dire challenges. It will grip you and hold you to the end! As you journey with young Nataša throughout her life of growing up as a young girl in Serbia to the tragedy of the Yugoslav war that so impacted her and her family with isolation, deprivation and loss of hope to making Canada her new home to the birth of her daughter, you’ll discover shared experiences and feelings and be delighted and empowered to feel yourself understood! You’ll find yourself exclaiming, “that’s me too!” And there will be insights, thoughts, and truths that’ll bring important guidance to your own life! For example, the wisdom highlighted on page 10 is that, “To become a mature grown-up, you first need to play a lot.” This is a life insight certainly worth serious contemplation! Let’s “bring back play!”
This book is a joy to read! You’ll be glad you did!! You may even read it again!!!
– Jerry Johnson, a former teacher and passionate piano lover
Nataša Ċeċez-Sekuliċ 