Reflective Entry from Pamela Holko About her Recent Author Talk at Mentone Public Library
Reflective Entry from Pamela Holko About her Recent Author Talk Held at Mentone Public Library: 11am, Saturday, 29th November 2014 On Saturday November 29, I had the pleasure of being guest speaker at Mentone Public Library. The purpose was to discuss my book written for grandparents who provide daycare for young grandchildren, Wednesdays at Gam’s . After being made very welcome by the Library President Tony and Media and Events Manager Julia, I began by giving a brief outline of my writing experiences and how I came to write the book. I included the literary journey which led me to self publishing and some of the problems that this approach brings. It is now very common for grandparents to provide regular and/or occasional childcare, in order to help families where either because of necessity or preference, both parents are in the paid workforce at least part time. Some grandparents in this situation need support and encouragement if they have no...