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SUMMARY:Author Cathie Pelletier to launch new book on campus
DESCRIPTION:The Acadian Archives and Blake Library at the University of Maine at Fort Kent will host acclaimed author Cathie Pelletier for a launch of her new book\, “Evangeline’s Journey\,” at 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday\, June 4. The event will be held at Blake Library. \nPelletier’s book retells the story of Evangeline\, who first appeared in Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s 1847 epic poem\, “Evangeline: A Tale of Acadie.” The literary classic recounts the hardships of the Acadian Deportation through the eyes of a 17-year-old girl searching for her lost love. \nPelletier provides a fresh take on the poem\, maintaining the historical context while adapting the characters to a more modern sensibility. This retelling in novel form for readers of all ages makes the story accessible and teachable for today’s students. \n“We always celebrate new books in Acadian history\, but this one is a special treat\,” says Patrick Lacroix\, director of the Acadian Archives. “Longfellow’s poem helped inspire a revival of Acadian pride. With Cathie Pelletier’s engaging retelling of Evangeline’s life as a refugee\, we can again draw inspiration from the struggles and resilience of our ancestors.” \nPelletier is the author of 20 books\, including her debut novel\, “The Funeral Makers\,” and\, more recently\, “Northeaster: A Story of Courage and Survival in the Blizzard of 1952.” Her other notable works include“The Weight of Winter\,” winner of the New England Book Award\, and “Proving Einstein Right\,” co-authored with S. James Gates\, Jr.\, which earned a Brown University Book Award. \nTwo of Pelletier’s books have been adapted into films. Born and raised in Allagash\, Maine\, she was inducted into the Maine Franco-American Hall of Fame in 2024. \nThis event is free and open to the public. Copies of “Evangeline’s Journey” will be available for purchase for $24.95. Pelletier will be available to discuss her work and sign copies following the presentation. The Acadian Archives will be open to visitors prior to the event. \nFor more information on the book launch\, please contact the Acadian Archives at 207-834-7535. \n  \nTags: Public\, students
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SUMMARY:Author Cathie Pelletier to launch new book on campus
DESCRIPTION:The Acadian Archives and Blake Library at theUniversity of Maine at Fort Kent will host acclaimed author Cathie Pelletierfor a launch of her new book\, “Evangeline’s Journey\,” at 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday\,June 4. The event will be held at Blake Library. \nPelletier’s book retells the story of Evangeline\, whofirst appeared in Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s 1847 epic poem\, “Evangeline: ATale of Acadie.” The literary classic recounts the hardships of the AcadianDeportation through the eyes of a 17-year-old girl searching for her lost love. \nPelletier provides a fresh take on the poem\,maintaining the historical context while adapting the characters to a moremodern sensibility. This retelling in novel form for readers of all ages makesthe story accessible and teachable for today’s students.  \n“We always celebrate new books in Acadian history\, butthis one is a special treat\,” says Patrick Lacroix\, director of the AcadianArchives. “Longfellow’s poem helped inspire a revival of Acadian pride. WithCathie Pelletier’s engaging retelling of Evangeline’s life as a refugee\, we canagain draw inspiration from the struggles and resilience of our ancestors.” \nPelletier is the author of 20 books\, including herdebut novel\, “The Funeral Makers\,” and\, more recently\, “Northeaster: A Story ofCourage and Survival in the Blizzard of 1952.” Her other notable works include“The Weight of Winter\,” winner of the New England Book Award\, and “ProvingEinstein Right\,” co-authored with S. James Gates\, Jr.\, which earned a BrownUniversity Book Award.  \nTwo of Pelletier’s books have been adapted into films.Born and raised in Allagash\, Maine\, she was inducted into the MaineFranco-American Hall of Fame in 2024. \nThis event is free and open to the public. Copies of “Evangeline’sJourney” will be available for purchase for $24.95. Pelletier will be availableto discuss her work and sign copies following the presentation. The AcadianArchives will be open to visitors prior to the event.                                                    \nFor more information on thebook launch\, please contact the Acadian Archives at 207-834-7535. \n  \nTags: Public\, students
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