This show  will feature the art and design of book covers by New Brunswick graphic artists and publishers. The show will also include the original cover art created by author Brigitte Marsden for her children's book Kit and the Calico Cat,  together with sample illustrations by 12 year old Haylee Boone. A Word Feast event.

The Book Cover Art & Design Show will feature the art and design of book covers by regional graphic artists and publishers.

It will also feature illustrations created by 12 year old Haylee Boone for author Brigitte Marsden's children's book Kit and the Calico Cat.

A selection of books illustrating the design and production characteristics of letter-press, photo-offset, and digital printing will round out the show.

The Book Cover Art & Design Show goes until August 19th.

Self-portraits by Brigitte Marsden. Show goes until  mid-August 2017.

The Book Cover Art & Design Show features the art and design of book covers by regional graphic artists and publishers.

It also features illustrations created by 12 year old Haylee Boone for author Brigitte Marsden's children's book Kit and the Calico Cat.

A selection of books illustrating the design and production characteristics of letter-press, photo-offset, and digital printing round out the show.

Brigitte will be reading from her novel for young readers, 'Kit and the Calico Cat', and author and publisher Paul McAllister will read stories from his Herman Monster picture books. A Word Feast event.

This celebration of New Brunswick publishing and book cover design, part of the new Word Feast literary festival, will continue its journey down the Saint John River Valley, moving to the provincial capital mid-September .

Fun for all the family! Themed rock painting based on children's adventure story 'Kit and the Calico Cat' by author and illustrator Brigitte Marsden. Please wear clothing suitable for painting!

Please bring one or two clean, dry rocks per person: rocks should be at least as big as a computer mouse and no bigger than a child can hold in both hands.

There is no charge for this event.

Please note: parents are required to supervise their children.

Fun for all the family! Rock hunting, games, activities and drama based on children's adventure story 'Kit and the Calico Cat' by author and illustrator Brigitte Marsden. Cat-themed clothing is encouraged!

Refreshments will be provided. There is no charge for this event.

Please note: parents are required to supervise their children.

I will showcase my children's novel 'Kit and the Calico Cat' during Friday's book launch from 7 to 8pm, and copies will be available on Friday and Saturday.

Talented young artist Haylee Boone is in the Young Artist Spotlight for November, and her show will include an original illustration from 'Kit and the Calico Cat'. Copies of 'Kit and the Calico Cat' will be available during the evening reception and both Haylee and author Brigitte Marsden will be on hand to sign them.

Looking for a unique, local gift for the young or young at heart? Give the gift of story and adventure with children's novel 'Kit and the Calico Cat'. Brigitte Marsden will be on hand Friday lunchtime to add a personalised message from the author and illustrator.