Sunday September 22, 2013 11am - 5pm.
Halifax Waterfront, around the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
Denise Batten
Event Info: 'Vibrant Voices' Stage at 11:00 - 11:30
Denise Batten is a Newfoundland writer, singer, and storyteller who recently returned after spending twenty years away from the province. Childhood memories and a deep connection to home and family have been strong sources of inspiration for her creative work. She teaches Intermediate English and French at Laval High School, Placentia.
Books
Emily: Song of a Newfoundland Life
Emily is a story written in verse and based on the life of the author’s maternal grandmother, Emily Nolan, who was born in rural Newfoundland in 1900. Denise Batten tells the story of Emily's colourful life, which reflects the lives of so many courageous Newfoundland women of her time. The verses have been put to music, so the story of Emily can be sung – much like a traditional Irish ballad or story song. Readers will also enjoy the photos of original hand-hooked rugs designed specifically for the project by Kaaren Batten, a gifted Ontario artist.
