This workshop is recommended f or ages 10 and over (youth ages 10 and over may attend unaccompanied by a caregiver). \;
\nLike Grandmother from Grandmother &rsquo\;s Predictions in The Queen of Ocean Parkway\, create your own fortunes in the world of Tarot. Tarot cards are more than just symbol s&mdash\;they tell stories about life\, growth\, and the adventures we all experience. We&rsquo\;ll explore the deeper meanings behind key cards\, u ncovering how they reflect our own journeys and challenges. Then\, we&rsqu o\;ll tap into our creativity to design our own Tarot-inspired cards\, ble nding intuition\, symbolism\, and personal meaning. Whether you&rsquo\;re new to Tarot or already drawn to its mysteries\, this is your chance to cr eate something truly magical! \;
\nAbout the Instructor: \;Kaija Marshall \;is a yoga instructor\, birth &\; p ostpartum doula and holistic workshop facilitator. She earned her Master's degree in Social Work from San Diego State University in 2015\, her 200 R YS Yoga Instructor certificate in 2016 and her Birth Doula &\; Postpart um Doula training in 2019. She currently serves growing families as a doul a all over Bend. Before moving into the perinatal sphere\, she worked at G irl Scouts San Diego as an Evaluation Specialist\, Camp Counselor &\; O utreach Program Leader\, all while moonlighting as a nanny for families in San Diego county. She firmly believes in the purpose of play\, and seeks to encourage mind\, body &\; soul connections through movement\, produc tive dialogue and authentic connection. She believes that data synthesis a nd gut feelings both have a place in decision making-- this is also reflec ted in her background: a unique mix of higher education &\; holistic tr aining-- and this foundation allows her to help folks bridge the gap betwe en institutional &\; instinctual knowledge to a place of understanding.
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\nThe 2025 Novel Idea Youth Edition\, \;T he Queen of Ocean Parkway\, \;tells the story of eleven- year-old Roya\, the superintendent&rsquo\;s kid of a regal Brooklyn apartm ent building. An aspiring reporter\, she knows just about everything about the building&rsquo\;s residents. It&rsquo\;s a good distraction from the problems in her own life. But when Katya Petrov\, one of her favorite tena nts\, goes missing\, it&rsquo\;s up to Roya and a new friend to make her o wn headlines as she searches for Katya and attempts to break the Petrov cu rse once and for all.
\nSarvenaz Tash \;was bor n in Tehran\, Iran\, grew up on Long Island\, and graduated with a BFA in Film and Television from NYU. She is the author of eight novels (and count ing) for kids\, young adults\, and adults including \;The Geek's Guide to Unrequited Love\, \;A Whole Song and Dance\, and \;The Queen o f Ocean Parkway. Though her books run the gamut of genres and age groups\, they&rsquo\;re tied together by her strong voice and affinity for joyful\ , diverse\, humorous stories with heart.
\nLearn more about \;A Novel Idea< /a> \;here.
\nQuestions? Contact \;elsah@deschuteslibrary.org\, 541-312-1062
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