Unmasking “The Fake”: One Book One Brant returns for another exciting year with Zoe Whittall!

MEDIA RELEASE - The County of Brant Public Library is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated return of One Book One Brant, a County-wide reading event celebrating Canadian literature. This spring marks the nineteenth year of festivities, and the Library is honoured to feature awardwinning Canadian author Zoe Whittall and her captivating novel "The Fake.”

One Book One Brant kicks off Tuesday, April 2; residents can place holds on the book beginning Tuesday, March 26. Every patron who checks out the book will be entered for a chance to win eventthemed prizes.

“I'm excited to see the enthusiasm surrounding One Book One Brant,” says Fred Gladding, Library Board Chair. “This event not only promotes literacy but also fosters a sense of belonging and connection among County of Brant residents. It’s a wonderful opportunity for the community to come together and celebrate the power of storytelling.” This year, One Book One Brant’s marquee author event occurs Saturday, May 25, from 2-4 PM at the Gaukel Memorial Community Centre and gives readers a unique opportunity to connect with one of Canada’s most captivating authors. The event includes a meet-andgreet with Zoe, author readings, a book signing, and refreshments.

Additional events occur throughout May and include a fraud prevention workshop with Brant OPP, three exclusive book clubs, and a Writing Masterclass with Zoe

“The Writing Masterclass with Zoe Whittall offers aspiring writers a unique opportunity to learn from a seasoned author and refine their craft,” says Emma Johnston, Programming and Outreach facilitator at the Library. “We're committed to providing valuable resources and opportunities for growth to our community members.”

Residents can find more information and register for events at brantlibrary.ca/OBOB or inperson at any Brant Library branch.

Library staff members show how easy it is to self-checkout the 2024 One Book One Brant selection – The Fake. One Book One Brant officially kicks off on April 2. Residents can place holds on the book now. The book’s author, Zoe Whittall will appear at the author event on Saturday, May 25 at the St. George Gaukel Memorial Community Centre. Whittall is the award-winning, best-selling Canadian author of The Fake, The Spectacular, The Best Kind of People, Holding Still for as Long as Possible, and Bottle Rocket Hearts. She was a writer for the Emmy Award-winning comedy show Schitt's Creek, as well as Degrassi and the Baroness Von Sketch Show.