First-time author Debra Ann Renner has self-published a children's book that takes its two main characters on a journey across the country.
Renner said she hopes to capture children's curiosity through nature and geography as well as reflect on First Nations people's influence as an important part of shaping Canadian culture with Bear and Raven: A Canadian Tale.
She has a book signing event scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 23 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Black Bond Books in Ladner.
She wrote the story and supplied ideas and sketches for the book's eventual artwork.
Renner said she wrote the book for her granddaughter Audrey. It's also dedicated to Renner's two daughters.
She said she'd like to embark on a series of books that have educational value.
Renner, who's retired and lives on Tsawwassen First Nation land, is originally from Saskatchewan and spent most of her working life as a nurse in Calgary.
