For Immediate Release — Charlottetown, PEI

We are thrilled to announce the launch day for this enthralling picture book, Nocturnal Animals, from PEI visual artist Ashley Anne Clark, which will be released by Pownal Street Press on November 18, 2025. To mark the occasion, two launch celebrations will be held in Charlottetown that day:

📘 Family Launch — Charlottetown Library Learning Centre (97 Queen St) at 3:30 p.m.
🍸 An Evening with Ashley Anne Clark — Marc’s Lounge (125 Sydney St) at 7 p.m.

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🌙 Join the Celebration

Both events promise a beautiful blend of art, story, and community:
👨‍👩‍👧 The Family Launch at the Charlottetown Library invites children and families to experience Ashley’s world of night creatures through readings, original artwork, and hands-on activities.
🎨 An Evening with Ashley Anne Clark at Marc’s Lounge offers a more intimate gathering for art lovers, collectors, and book enthusiasts to meet the artist, hear her speak about her creative process, and see some original artwork. Together let’s and celebrate this luminous new release.

🌌 About the Book

Under the cover of darkness, a hidden world awakens. Tree frogs sing love songs while a bobcat waits to pounce beneath the snow. From shadowy forests to moonlit meadows, nocturnal creatures from around the world come to life.

With luminous illustrations and gentle, poetic storytelling, Nocturnal Animals captures the wonder of the natural world after dark. Perfect for art lovers, wildlife enthusiasts, and curious minds of all ages, this debut picture book invites readers to explore the mysterious and mesmerizing lives of animals who thrive when the sun goes down.

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🦉 About the Author-Artist

Ashley Anne Clark holds a BFA from Concordia University. Having lived and exhibited internationally, she creates art that highlights animal intelligence, biodiversity, and the delicate balance of ecosystems. Her mixed-media works — often incorporating branches and seaweed gathered from local forests and shorelines — have appeared in international galleries, on award-winning album covers, and as large-scale murals.

By offering a closer look into the lives of animals, Clark fosters empathy and inspires conservation, making complex ideas accessible to readers of all ages.

🔗 Explore more of her work at ashleyanneclark.com

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✨ Pownal Street Press

Pownal Street Press is an independent publishing house based in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, dedicated to bringing heart-forward stories to life. Our authors create books that spark conversation, nurture imagination, and celebrate the beauty of human and natural worlds.

Learn more at pownalstreetpress.com

Press & Media Inquiries:
📧 hello@pownalstreetpress.com
📷 Media images and event details available upon request.