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“Jackie the Penguin Goes to Madagascar” is released
I am happy to share the good news: Alex Shaland’s new children’s book “Jackie the Penguin Goes to Madagascar” is now released. In this book, Jackie meets adorable lemurs, colorful chameleons, tiny frogs, strange insects, beautiful birds, and other fascinating wildlife. No matter whether large or small, these creatures are very special because most of…
Author Alex Shaland Talks with Children About Writing and His Book
Join Cleveland author Alex Shaland, for a presentation about what it is like being a writer and about his book “Jackie the Penguin Goes on Safari.” Event Date: Thursday, March 23, 2023 Event Time: 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM. An in-person event at the Beachwood Branch Library 25501 Shaker Boulevard / Beachwood, OH 44122-2306 p 216.831.6868 This presentation is…
Storytelling with Photos
The Cleveland Photo Fest Presents: “Storytelling with Photos” A free in-person event Date and Time: December 16, 2022 at 7:00 PM Location: Bostwick Design Art Initiative Building 2731 Prospect Rd, Cleveland, OH 44115 (Parking at East Side of Building) Presented by: Alex Shaland and Irene Shaland Alex Shaland is a travel photographer and the author of two…
Loganberry Books Author Alley
Irene Shaland and Alex Shaland will present their books at the Loganberry Books Author Alley annual event on Saturday, August 20th, 2022 between 12:00 noon and 4:00 PM. Event Location: 13015 Larchmere Boulevard, Shaker Hts., Ohio Dear friends, family, readers, followers, If you live in the Cleveland area, please come to the annual Author Alley…
New Book “Jackie the Penguin Goes on Safari” Released
My new book, “Jackie the Penguin Goes on Safari: A Story of One Little Penguin who Wanted to Meet the Wild Animals of Africa” was recently released and is available on Amazon. This is a story of a small South African penguin called Jackie who had a dream of visiting wild animals of Africa and…
Flying Like a Bird
This is my most memorable small plane: Diamond DA20. A few years ago, Irene gave me a fantastic birthday present: an opportunity to pilot a small trainer plane (this one) and fly over Cleveland. Prior to that, I only piloted an imaginary fixed-wing aircraft offered by the Microsoft Flight Simulator. But this time, the flight…
Jewish Mosaic of Singapore with Irene Shaland
Free Virtual Lecture on Feb. 24 at 7:00 PM EST USA Hosted by New City Library, New York. Travel to one of the unique destinations in Asia for Jewish history aficionados: a small city-state of Singapore. Discover the little-known Jewish story of Singapore composed of an amazing mosaic of cultures – Baghdadi, Ashkenazi, Sephardic, Armenian, and…
James Bond Saves a Swiss Cable Car Company
Back in 1969, James Bond, also known to millions as 007, was doing what he is always doing – saving the world. But this time, it was different. In addition to saving an imaginary world from imaginary villains, Bond managed to save a real-life Swiss company from all-too-real financial ruin. A small Swiss company, Schilthorn Cableway Ltd.…
Today Only $0.99 Sale on Amazon Kindle “Suburbanites on Safari”
If a trip to Africa is in your plans, this entertaining and informative book, jam-packed with photos of animals and birds, will help you make the first step on the way to your dream. If you are interested in wildlife, nature, and animal protection, the story will enrich your knowledge of the animal kingdom. At…
Exploring Inle Lake Myanmar
Inle Lake is one of Myanmar’s (formally Burma) popular tourist destinations. So, obviously, Irene and I could not miss it. And the lake did not disappoint our expectations. This vast serene body of water is framed by numerous marshes, floating gardens, and beautiful Buddhist temples. Only here you will see fishermen rowing their flat-bottom boats…
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