Published on May 3, 2024 by Maxim Ouellette-Legault
With the sale of their book entitled Henry and the Rainbow, Marianne Roy-Venne and Carole Ann Pilon made a donation of $1,160 to the Antoine-Labelle community social pediatrics center (CPSC AL ).
In the photo, Marianne Roy-Venne and Carol Ann Pilon present a check for $1,160 to Diane Gargantini, director of CPSCAL.
While the book launched in November 2022, Henry and the Rainbow has racked up over 700 sales since then. Since then, the book has been used in classrooms in the region during educational activities. The book was notably presented during an activity near Gatineau.
A portion was collected from each book sold to be donated to the CPSCAL. “We wanted to give back to this organization that is close to our hearts. It’s truly a project from the heart and people have welcomed it with generosity. Several businesses in the region have offered to sell the book free of charge,” shared Marianne Roy-Venne, along with her associate, Carole Ann Pilon.
It was on April 4 that the author of the book, Marianne Roy-Venne, as well as the illustrator, Carole Ann Pilon, Plume et Aquarelle of their artist names, presented a check for $1,160 to the organization , with Diane Gargantini, general director of CPSCAL.
According to the creators of the book, Marianne was inspired by her own story, with the perinatal mourning of her daughter Mathilde.
A summary of the book
Henry has been waiting to play his big brother role for a long time. Patient and attentive, he passionately takes care of the family greenhouse so that he can offer homemade purees to his little brother. However, despite all his efforts and his resourcefulness, Henry encounters some difficulties. Will he manage to find a solution to ensure his harvest? A story of hope and perseverance that highlights all the love that solidifies a family when perinatal loss strikes. But, also, a gentle love story which will allow you to open discussion with your children and adults and which will certainly make you want to garden.
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