Book launch at local store

A Umina bookstore will host the launch on Saturday, May 13, of children's book Sneeze Power by Pearl Beach author Beverley George.

The official launch will take place at Book Bazaar at noon.

Ms Jacqui Winn, an award-winning short story author, will introduce Ms George.

Ms George will be available to sign copies of the book between 11:30am and 12:30pm.

Sneeze Power is a humorous book for seven to nine year olds with short chapters to encourage young readers to increase their reading skills.

It also has an illustrated glossary.

Published by Blake Education in their Gigglers Gold set, it is illustrated on every page by South Australian artist, Luke Jurevicius.

A teaching guide offers a variety of exercises and classroom activities for every story in the Gigglers Gold set.

There will also be a competition for primary school students at the launch.

For a chance to win a copy of Sneeze Power and a $10 gift voucher for Book Bazaar, simply email enquiries@bookbazaar.biz for an entry form and attend the book launch on May 13.

The prize winner will be announced at 12.15pm.

Book Bazaar was opened in Umina in June last year.

The store is run by sisters Mandi McIntosh and Tracey Hall, who have a great love of books.

This will be the second book launch they have hosted for a local author.

As a qualified English teacher, Mandi said she has a great passion for literacy and helping children find the joy in reading.

By getting involved with local authors, she is hoping to not only inspire our local Peninsula readers but also budding authors.

Press release, April 18 Mandi McIntosh and Tracey Hall, Book Bazaar