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Hannie Voyles
Wednesday, June 15 at 7pm

Local author and Holocaust survivor shares her story, and those of her schoolmates in Amsterdam

Storming the Tulips, originally written in Dutch and recently revised and translated by Hannie J. Voyles, is an intimate encounter with history, as told by twenty former students of Hannie’s elementary school, the 1st Montessori School in Amsterdam - the same school attended by Anne Frank. After Hannie immigrated to the U.S. from Amsterdam, she studied English and Linguistics and then joined the faculty of California State University before becoming Head of the Language Department at Butte College. Please join us for this free literary event at Lyon Books!

Story Time
Thursday, June 16 at 3pm

Lyon Books is tying its story time this month to the Library’s One World theme!

We will read All the Way to America - Did your grandparents come from another country? Did you ever wonder what that was like? Then you’ll enjoy this story of “A Big Italian Family and a Little Shovel.” Me, Frida - At first a Mexican artist, Frida Kahlo is lost and lonely when she comes to America. But with time, she discovers the cities, the people and the inspiration to become a great artist. Please join us for this free literary event at the Butte County Public Library, Chico!

Alicia Funk
Tuesday, June 21 at 7pm

Walk “The Quick Path to Living Wild” with local author and expert on living sustainably

Alicia Funk, author of Living Wild, is an expert at passing along simple ways to connect with our local landscape. Funk promotes sustainability and love of the land by encouraging readers to cultivate beautiful gardens, prepare gourmet foods, and produce healing medicine––all with regional native plants. Alicia Funk first learned plant-based medicine in 1990 from an indigenous grandmother in Ecuador’s rainforest. She received her MBA in entrepreneurship and has 20 years of expertise in the field of natural living and wellness. Please join us for this free book signing and presentation at Lyon Books!

Loyal McCammond
Wednesday, June 29 at 7pm

Local author and trailblazer tells the story of two old codgers fulfilling a dream

In his new book, We Poked a Hole in the Wind, Loyal McCammond shares the story of the trail ride that took him, his good friend Bert, three mules, and two horses across four states, 700 plus miles, and three major deserts to fulfill a dream. Readers share the trials and tribulations, as well as the astounding beauty and sense of accomplishment, the riders encountered on their journey. Loyal McCammond was on active duty for the U.S. Army for twenty years before being appointed Sheriff of Greeley County Kansas. He is now retired and lives in Orland with his wife, Rose. Please join us for this free book signing and presentation at Lyon Books!