{"product_id":"book-launch-signing-the-boy-who-loves-to-lick-the-wind","title":"Book launch \u0026 signing: The Boy Who Loves to Lick the Wind","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJoin us at Dunbar Library for a talk and book signing with local author Fiona Carswell on \u003cb\u003eThursday, 7th March, at 6pm\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFiona will be introducing and reading from her debut children's book,\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Boy Who Loves to Lick the Wind\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, followed by a book signing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is a free but ticketed event open to both adults and children. Please note that children must be accompanied by an adult. \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eTo help us manage numbers, please book a ticket for each person who will be attending the event with you, including children.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Boy Who Loves to Lick the Wind\u003c\/em\u003e is a \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003etouching, inclusive story of friendship, told and illustrated with warmth and empathy, \u003c\/span\u003esuitable for children aged 4+.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCopies will be available for purchase at the book signing, or can be pre-ordered now for collection at the event.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout the book:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe boy next door loves to lick the wind. “You should try it,” says his mum. “All the best winds are at the beach.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd so begins an amazing afternoon by the sea for two boys. One doesn’t always speak with words and likes throwing stones – the other likes to collect shells and make sandcastles. But the sea works its magic and by the end of the day the boys discover they both love to lick the wind – together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHardback, 32 pages, RRP £12.99, illustrated by Yu Rong.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvent details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVenue: Dunbar Library, \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBleachingfield Community Centre, Dunbar EH42 1DX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEvent: 18:00 - 18:30, followed by book signing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDoors: 17:45\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout Fiona Carswell:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFiona Carswell is the mother of two boys – one autistic and the other neurotypical – and lives in East Lothian, Scotland. By day, she is a publicist in the Arts \u0026amp; Books sector, promoting (other people’s) books, literary prizes, book festivals, cultural projects, venues and events. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn her spare time, Fiona writes occasionally for the Scottish press – mainly the Scotsman – and enjoys flying the flag for Autism Awareness Week each year, giving readers a glimpse into a world they may know very little about and which can be as hilarious as it is challenging, as life-affirming as it is sometimes heart-breaking, and as brilliantly, heart-burstingly bananas as it can be serious, overwhelming and utterly terrifying. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Boy Who Loves to Lick the Wind\u003c\/em\u003e is Fiona's first book.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOVID Precautions \u0026amp; Cancellation Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs a courtesy to other attendees if you feel unwell on the day we would be grateful if you could take a lateral before attending, if you can.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIf you are unable to attend after booking we would be very grateful if you could let us know by emailing hello@nightowlbooks.pro so that your place can be offered to another attendee.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fiona Carswell","offers":[{"title":"Ticket","offer_id":43272162410667,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Book pre-order","offer_id":43272232927403,"sku":"","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0614\/2178\/1163\/files\/Book_launch_The_Boy_Who_Loves_to_Lick_the_Wind.png?v=1702404827","url":"https:\/\/nightowlbooks.pro\/products\/book-launch-signing-the-boy-who-loves-to-lick-the-wind","provider":"Night Owl Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}