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Roy the Koi Book Launch: From Pond to Page

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Fri, 22 Aug, 2025 at 05:00 pm

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Fri, 22 Aug, 2025 at 05:00 pm to 08:00 pm (GMT-04:00)

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903 Main Street, Manchester, United States

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Roy the Koi Book Launch: From Pond to Page
Come join us for the Roy the Koi Book Launch, featuring local authors sharing their stories - and best of all, it's free!

About this Event

Roy the Koi: From Pond to PageA Festive Book Launch & Community Celebration

Come for the Magic. Stay for the Meaning.Celebrate the heartwarming debut of Roy the Koi: The Fish Who Lived Forever, a beautifully illustrated children’s book inspired by a real-life fish from Manchester's Porter Howard Reservoir who touched a community—and now touches hearts through story.

Join authors Joseph McCarty and Holly DiBella-McCarthy for a joyful evening of storytelling, art, and inspiration as they share how Roy’s memory transformed into a meaningful children’s book about love, loss, and legacy.

This is more than a book launch—it’s a celebration of community, creativity, and connection.

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Evening Highlights Include:

From Pond to Page: A live reading of Roy the Koi and the real story behind the book.

From Memory to Manuscript: A behind-the-scenes look at how a mother and son co-authored their first children’s book.

Meet the Authors: Book signing and heartfelt conversations with Joseph & Holly.

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Spotlight on Local Children’s Authors:Celebrate storytelling with fellow local authors including:

Wilona AmoakohNail’s Inner Crown

Heather MezzacappaFiona’s Friends to the Rescue & Curious Creatures and Fairy Tales

Kimberly HeilGifts of the Spirits Volumes 1 & 2 and Visual Alchem

Tammy GerhardCocoa Hugs and Coffee Mugs

Pedro ValentinFavorite Things

Each author will have books available for sale and signing, and many will return the following day during the annual Silk City Art, Music & Beer Fest which takes place right behind WORK_SPACE starting at 1PM!

Plus:

  • Snacks and book-themed giveaways
  • Art activities and storytime fun
  • An atmosphere full of heart, healing, and imagination

Whether you're a parent, teacher, librarian, aspiring author—or simply someone who believes in the power of a good story—this is a night to remember.

The Manchester Women's Group will be onsite collecting gently used children's books for the 9 Little Libraries they curate throughout Manchester.


Also check out other Arts events in Manchester, Literary Art events in Manchester, Festivals in Manchester.

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Roy the Koi Book Launch: From Pond to Page, 22 August | Event in Manchester | AllEvents
Roy the Koi Book Launch: From Pond to Page
Fri, 22 Aug, 2025 at 05:00 pm
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