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October 3 Fundraiser for Stewart Memorial Church in Hamilton

Lawrence Hill will speak at the 175th anniversary fundraiser for the Stewart Memorial Church in Hamilton. The event will take place from 3 to 5 pm on Sunday October 3, 2010 at the Michelangelo Banquet Centre, 1555 Upper Ottawa Street, Hamilton, ON. Tickets cost $40 and may be purchased via phone at 905-522-9755 or by visiting the Stewart Memorial Church office, 116 John Street North in Hamilton. Hours of operation 9 am - 1 pm. For information contact Evelyn Myrie or visit Stewart Memorial Church's upcoming events.

October 14 Fundraiser for Canadian Crossroads International in Vancouver

Lawrence Hill will speak at a Canadian Crossroads International fundraiser to support women entrepreneurs in West Africa. CBC's Bill Richardson will emcee the evening. The event takes place at 6 pm on October 14, 2010 at Salam Bombay Restaurant, 755 Burrard Street,
Vancouver BC. Tickets cost $75. For information, contact liza@cciorg.ca , call (604)687-7115 or visit the CCI website.

Writer in Residence, Toronto District School Board, 2010 - 11 School Year

Lawrence Hill will be one of three Writers in Residence with The Toronto District School Board from October 2010 to May 2011. For information about the program, visit Just Read It or contact Karen Grose, Superintendent of Program, TDSB, karen.grose@tdsb.on.ca.

Oprah's Summer Reading List

The July 2010 summer reading issue of O, The Oprah Magazine, recommends The Book of Negroes / Someone Knows My Name as "a powerful tale of pride and perseverance."