Learn about the remarkable true story of Winnie-the-Pooh and one great granddaughter's journey to discover it.

Lindsay Mattick, author of award-winning children's books Finding Winnie and Winnie's Great War will share the adventures she's had in exploring her family history, and the challenges and rewards of bringing it to life.

Lindsay is the great granddaughter of Captain Harry Colebourn - the Canadian veterinarian and soldier who purchased the small black bear cub that fatefully went on to inspire A.A. Milne's Winnie-the-Pooh.

Join us for The 17th Albert and Clara Lahmer Memorial Lecture presented by the Osborne Collection of Early Children's Books.

This session will be recorded and available for replay at the same link.

Please email us at programproposals@tpl.ca

Toronto Public Library is committed to accessibility. Please call or email us if you are Deaf or have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to participate in this program. Please let us know as far in advance as possible and we will do our best to meet your request. At least three weeks’ notice is preferred. Phone 416-393-7099 or email accessibleservices@tpl.ca

Lindsay Mattick - Finding Winnie: The True Story of The World's Most Famous Bear