Want to invite Kathy to speak about:

• Poverty issues,
• Run a writing workshop,
• Or discuss her book With a Closed Fist?

Contact us here. Scroll down to see previous events and news!

NEWS & EVENTS

MARCH 2016

• On March 23rd (@ 10-11am), Kathy gave a guest lecture at Wilfrid Laurier University, hosted by the MA program in Communication Studies, on the social construction of poverty through mainstream and social media.

FEB 2016

• On Feb 24th (@ Noon): As the author of a challenged book, Kathy kicked off Carleton’s ‘Readings from Banned and Challenged Materials’ event by reading from her book With a Closed Fist.

APRIL 2014

• On April 27th (@ 1pm), Kathy was keynote speaker at the Niagara Falls Public Library Book Lovers’ Literary Luncheon, talking about her book With a Closed Fist. Click here for more information about attending this event.

OCTOBER 2013

• On October 26th (@ 9:30 – 4:30pm), Kathy hosted a ‘Writer’s Workshop’ at the Niagara Falls Public Library. Click here to make inquires about workshop opportunities!

MARCH 2013

• On March 4th (12 – 1pm), Kathy was keynote speaker to kick off 2013 Social Work Week, Restoring Hope: The Power of Social Work, at Wilfrid Laurier University.  For more information about this event, click here.

FEBRUARY 2013

• Kathy visited McGill University’s School of Social Work to discuss her book, With a Closed Fist, and discuss the “Power of Social Work.”

• Dawson College in Montréal invited Kathy to have a round table discussion with students in Dawson College’s Social Service Program about her book, With a Closed Fist, and the power of social work.

• With a Closed Fist kicks off “Freedom to Read Week” for the SD & G County Library (Ingleside Branch).

DECEMBER 2012

• With a Closed Fist is released as an eBook with Kobo and other retailers.

MAY 2012

• With a Closed Fist chosen to be on reading list of Ontario Book Clubs, including the Niagara Falls Public Library book club and SD & G County Library (Ingleside Branch) book club.

APRIL 2012

• April 22: Child Haven International in Waterloo invites Kathy to attend Dinner and Fundraiser.

MARCH 2012

• Kathy Dobson was Keynote Speaker for International Women’s Day celebration,
  hosted by the District Labour Council and Women’s Committee of Cornwall (“A brutally honest story” Standard Freeholder, Cornwall)

FEBRUARY 2012

• 2012 Peter McGregor Lecture on Social Concerns, entitled: “Poverty and Transformative Social Change” at Algoma University. The lecture was held on February 9th at 7PM, Shingwauk Auditorium, Algoma University.

• Book Reading and Signing for With a Closed Fist
  SD & G County Library, Ingleside Branch: 10 Memorial Square, Ingleside ON
  February 13th at 6:30 PM

DECEMBER 2011

• With a Closed Fist makes the National Post’s Best Books of 2011: Reader’s Choice list.

• With a Closed Fist goes to second printing.

NOVEMBER 2011

• With a Closed Fist is released in Canadian bookstores November 1st.

• Book Launch for With a Closed Fist

Friday, November 4th, 5:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Saint Columba House: 2365 Grand Trunk, Montréal QC.
Click here for photos and more.

• Montréal Gazette online LIVE CHAT about With a Closed Fist. November 17th @ Noon.

• Paragraphe Bookstore “Books & Breakfast” Series book reading

With David Gilmour, David A. Wilson & Douglas Gibson
Sunday, November 20th. 10:00am
Centre Sheraton Montréal Hotel, 1201 René Lévesque Blvd. W.
Time and Ticket Information, info number: 514-845-5811

OCTOBER 2011

• Review of With a Closed Fist in Montréal Book Review

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