Dave & Ilyssa Kyu- Campfire Stories: The San Juan Islands

Join Village Books and North Cascades Institute in welcoming Dave & Ilyssa back to the Readings Gallery for the next volume in their series!

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Join Village Books and North Cascades Institute in welcoming Dave & Ilyssa back to the Readings Gallery for the next volume in their Campfire Stories series, Campfire Stories: The San Juan Islands!

Immerse yourself in a unique blend of literature and lore about the San Juan Islands, including classic passages, original essays, poems, and natural history inspired by this distinctive landscape. Settle in with these literary wonders and allow the ferry's gentle sway to transport you to "island time." You'll watch Southern Resident orcas breach in the distance, taste the bounty of a San Juan apple orchard, and smell the sweet, salty air of the surrounding sea with this thoughtfully curated collection of nineteen tales. Including work from Rena Priest, Lynda V. Mapes, Jill McCabe Johnson, Jessica Gigot, Quincy Henry, and more, Campfire Stories: The San Juan Islands is a celebration of this special place.

Ilyssa Kyu is a design researcher focused on storytelling and creative solutions at the intersection of nature, design, and inclusion and the founder of Amble, a sabbatical program for creative professionals to take time away with purpose in support of nature conservancies.

Dave Kyu is a socially engaged artist, writer, and arts administrator. Born in Seoul, South Korea, and raised in the United States, he explores the creative tensions of identity, community, and public space in his work. They live with their two daughters outside of Philadelphia and are always seeking adventure and connection in the outdoors.

Find them online at campfirestoriesbook.com and on Instagram @campfirestoriesbook.

*Feel free to call Village Books and Paper Dreams for further assistance at 360-671-2626!*

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