Yvette Lehmann - Transformational Guide & Author

10/14/2025

You are in the candle I light today.
In the breath before a meditation.
In the space between my words as I write The Great Forgetting & The Great Remembering.

This book, this journey, this remembrance — it all began because of what we shared.
And it continues because love, when it is true, never ceases to echo.

So today, I celebrate not only your life, but the remembering that continues through mine.
We are still writing — you and I.
Just in different chapters now.

With love beyond form,
Yvette

10/09/2025

The Animal People Choose a Leader by Richard Wagamese, illustrated by Bridget George, has been shortlisted for the First Nation Communities READ 2025–2026 in the Children’s Category! 🎉

10/09/2025

Grab your copy if you have children to read to! Or if you love books by

Soar into a world of curiosity and joy. The Inquisitive Raven is here! ✨

10/09/2025

How wonderful is that?

Unanimous avian vote of 4 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ for the Inquisitive Raven.
The second magical collaboration between Richard Wagamese's words of gentle wisdom and the gorgeous illustrations of Bridget George.

Richard Wagamese, an Ojibway from the Wabaseemoong First Nation, was one of Canada's foremost and beloved writers.

Bridget George is a talented author-illustrator raised on the Kettle and Stony Point First Nation.

Their first collaboration, The Animal People Choose a Leader, is shortlisted for the 2025/2026 First Nation Communities READ award program ❣️

10/04/2025

The veil thins.
The air hums with memory.
Light slips softly behind the horizon,
and the soul begins her inward pilgrimage.

October opens the sacred gate —
a pause between what was and what’s becoming.
In the hush, I hear my own heartbeat
echoing the rhythm of falling leaves.

Darkness gathers, not to swallow, but to reveal —
the unseen, the unspoken, the truth that glows beneath the skin.

Hello, October.
Keeper of mystery,
teach me again
how to turn inward
and find the universe within.

09/25/2025

Did you miss today’s CFJC Midday show?

At the heart of any thriving community is connection. When we know each other, when we share space, time, and stories together, something powerful happens. Fear begins to dissolve. Division gives way to understanding. Hatred loses its footing. Even crime and loneliness begin to shrink when people feel they belong and are seen. Community is what lifts us, holds us, and reminds us that none of us are alone in this world.

In recent years, with the pandemic and the rising cost of living, so many of us have felt isolated, stretched thin, or even divided. These pressures can make us retreat into our own corners. But it is precisely in times like these that we need to come together even more. Because when we know our neighbours, when we build friendships across fences and streets, we create networks of care. People who know each other support each other, help each other, and celebrate each other.

That’s why gatherings like this festival matter. They’re not just about books or stories—they’re about weaving the threads of belonging. Every handshake, every smile, every conversation is a reminder: we are stronger, safer, and happier when we stand together as a community.

Join us this weekend, Kamloops’ first Book Festival, let’s make it successful and grow it for the years to come!

Details in the comment.

Vaughn Warren and Yvette Lehmann share the details of this weekend's book festival that will showcase authors,...

09/25/2025

In case yog missed today’s CFJC Midday show

At the heart of any thriving community is connection. When we know each other, when we share space, time, and stories together, something powerful happens. Fear begins to dissolve. Division gives way to understanding. Hatred loses its footing. Even crime and loneliness begin to shrink when people feel they belong and are seen. Community is what lifts us, holds us, and reminds us that none of us are alone in this world.

In recent years, with the pandemic and the rising cost of living, so many of us have felt isolated, stretched thin, or even divided. These pressures can make us retreat into our own corners. But it is precisely in times like these that we need to come together even more. Because when we know our neighbours, when we build friendships across fences and streets, we create networks of care. People who know each other support each other, help each other, and celebrate each other.

That’s why gatherings like this festival matter. They’re not just about books or stories—they’re about weaving the threads of belonging. Every handshake, every smile, every conversation is a reminder: we are stronger, safer, and happier when we stand together as a community.

Join us this weekend for the first ever Book Festival in Kamloops.

Look for details in the comments.

Vaughn Warren and Yvette Lehmann share the details of this weekend's book festival that will showcase authors,...

09/23/2025

We’re bringing the very first Kamloops Writers & Readers Festival to life and I’m asking for a little village-sized favour. If this sounds like something the book-loving part of you would want to attend, please share this post on your page or tag a friend who’d be delighted. Some people only see things that show up on their feed — let’s make sure no one misses this first gathering of readers, writers, and quiet storytellers. Details:

https://fb.me/e/3HjzV99xf?mibextid=wwXIfr— thank you for circling the good news. ❤️📚

remembering

09/22/2025

DID YOU KNOW?

🎬 Did you know the Old Federal Studios has a gift shop?
Yes, you read that right — and it will be open during the Book Festival!

Kind of reminds me of that film Exit Through the Gift Shop … except here, instead of sneaking out, you’ll want to linger. 😉 Books, art, treasures, and quirky finds — the kind of things you didn’t know you needed until you spot them on the shelf.

So when you come for the festival, don’t just head for the exit… make sure you wander through the gift shop too. Who knows what surprise is waiting for you there?