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When:
10/11/2016 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
2016-10-11T16:00:00-07:00
2016-10-11T17:30:00-07:00
Where:
Western Libraries Special Collections, WWU
516 High St
Bellingham, WA 98225
USA
516 High St
Bellingham, WA 98225
USA
Cost:
Free
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Heritage Resources Distinguished Speakers presents Skye Burn: “The Strength of a Dream: A Daughter’s Portrait of a Northwest Children’s Author.” Local author and multi-dimensional artist Skye Burn will speak about the life and legacy of her mother, award-winning children’s author and illustrator Doris Burn. During her presentation, Skye Burn will provide a portrait of family stories, impressions, and memories of Doris Burn, including how her mother came to realize her life-long dream of becoming a children’s author and illustrator. The event marks the launch of an exhibit featuring original manuscripts and artwork created by Doris Burn also in Special Collections.