Mayor Nenshi Reads: The River Throws a Tantrum

In July, Mayor Nenshi visited Pages Bookstore in Kensington for a special edition of Mayor Nenshi Reads--this time with a live audience of over a dozen children!

Pages was just one example of thousands of stores that were shut down by the 2013 floods and this reading is part of the YYC Is Open campaign encouraging Calgarians to rediscover their city and eat, drink, and shop in flood-affected areas.

The River Throws of Tantrum is a fictional (but very true to life) story of a family forced to leave their home during the 2013 flooding. Local author Rona Altrows wrote the story based on the experience of her grandson, Oliver, who makes an appearance in the video. It is also illustrated by local artist Sarah-Joy Geddes.

The book is available at Pages with all funds raised going to YYC Helps.

Enjoy!

- Daorcey from Mayor Nenshi's team