A Bishop’s University professor will be in Sherbrooke this week to meet young readers and sign copies of her new children’s book that explores the science and curiosities of vision.
Local signing for a first children’s title
Estelle Chamoux, a professor of cellular biology at Bishop’s University, will be at Biblairie GGC on Wednesday, Aug. 12, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. to sign copies of Crois-le ou non : Les yeux, her first book aimed at children.
The book, published in May 2026 by Éditions Saint-Jean, introduces young readers to facts, questions and anecdotes about eyes and vision. According to Bishop’s University, it mixes surprising tidbits, useful (and sometimes less useful) information, historical notes and record-breaking achievements to answer a wide range of questions children might have about how sight works.
- Author: Estelle Chamoux — professor of cellular biology at Bishop’s University
- Book: Crois-le ou non : Les yeux — Éditions Saint-Jean (May 2026)
- Event: Book signing at Biblairie GGC, 1567 King Street West, Sherbrooke
- Date and time: Wednesday, Aug. 12, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
The book aims to kindle curiosity about vision among young readers by blending science with accessible stories. One fact highlighted by Bishop’s is that people blink nearly 30,000 times a day, a detail likely to amuse and surprise children.
What the visit means for Sherbrooke
Chamoux’s appearance is part of Le 12 août, j’achète un livre québécois, an initiative encouraging readers to buy Quebec books on Aug. 12. For Sherbrooke, the visit represents both a literary event and a chance to connect a local university researcher with families and school-age readers in the city.
Events that link academics with the public are a familiar part of Sherbrooke’s cultural scene. This signing draws attention to how local scholars translate specialised knowledge into formats designed for children, supporting informal science education outside classrooms.
“The book mixes surprising facts, historical anecdotes and answers to a range of questions about eyes,”
The signing also highlights the role of independent bookstores such as Biblairie GGC in hosting community-focused cultural activities. The shop, located at 1567 King Street West, will host Chamoux for two hours, offering an opportunity for parents and children to meet the author and obtain signed copies.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Author’s affiliation | Bishop’s University, cellular biology professor |
| Book publisher | Éditions Saint-Jean |
| Event location | Biblairie GGC, 1567 King Street West, Sherbrooke |
| Event time | Aug. 12, 1 p.m.–3 p.m. |
Readers interested in attending are encouraged to visit the bookstore during the scheduled hours. The event is free to attend, and details were provided by Bishop’s University as part of local cultural listings.
For families and educators, Chamoux’s book could serve as a conversation starter about anatomy, perception and the history of discoveries related to sight, presented in a format crafted for younger audiences.
