Wednesday, February 12th, 2025

Creemore author and illustrator darci-que has written several books about her beloved Golden Doodle Mollie, but her latest, making its debut this Saturday, November 10 from 10 am to 2 pm at the Creemore Library, is particularly poignant.

Entitled “Marvin Bullies Mollie,” the book came to be as a result of inroads darci has been making at several GTA Chapters stores. After hosting a book signing for her last Mollie book at the Square One Chapters last spring, the store’s manager approached darci, complimented her on her books’ popularity with kids, and suggested she tackle the timely subject of bullying.

“I was a little nervous to do it,” said darci, who along with her daughter Emily has some personal experience with bullying. “But when I sat down to write it, it came out much differently than my other books. It came from my heart.”

Author/Illustrator darci-que

In addition to Saturday’s local launch, the book was the subject of an event on Thursday at the Square One Chapters, and darci is excited about the possibility of seeing her books on more shelves in the city.

“This one has a really good message, and I hope it goes far,” she said.

Those who attend the book’s Saturday launch will receive “Bark for No Bullying” wristbands to wear with pride.

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