Eighteen-year-old Sydney Sunderland didn香蕉视频直播檛 set out to be a published author when she took on her Capstone Project last year, but here we are.
The Mark R. Isfeld grad and first-year student at Thompson Rivers University has written and illustrated a children香蕉视频直播檚 book, titled I am Everything In Between.
The book hits the market next month.
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Sunderland says there is a personal angle to the book.
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Her mother, Becky Sunderland, said the book shows a side of Sydney that everyone who knows her sees every day.
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According to the , Capstone is 香蕉视频直播渁n opportunity for students to further develop and showcase their strengths, passions, and learning journey to a relevant audience. As a celebration of their learning journey, the Capstone is a place where students are encouraged to share successes both in school and out of school, including their reflections on Core Competency development, their contributions and aspirations, and their plans for post-graduation.香蕉视频直播�
Sunderland said she didn香蕉视频直播檛 totally buy into the concept at first, and begrudgingly took part only because she had to. The finished product turned out to be a lasting legacy.
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Sunderland said that while she has no immediate plans for another book, she hasn香蕉视频直播檛 discarded the possibility either.
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Sunderland has had a busy freshman year at Thompson River University. She is studying for her bachelor of arts and has been a regular on the pitch for the TRU Wolfpack soccer team.
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Release date for the book is March 15. Pre-orders are being accepted now at
It will be available locally at Laughing Oyster Book Shop in Courtenay.
terry.farrell@comoxvalleyrecord.com
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