Chocolate Lily sign outside the South Delta Baptist Church where the Gala was held.

Student Presenters, Authors & Illustrators getting ready for the parade. (photo on the left) Author Jacqueline Pearce in the foreground and Author Kristin Butcher in the back right. (photo on the right) Illustrator Dean Griffiths on the left.

Author David Bouchard with the Beach Grove Elementary students who introduced his picture book, "That's Hockey".

Author Nan Gregory with the Richmond Homelearner who introduced her picture book, "Amber Waiting".

The Masters of Ceremony, Vanessa as Jane Austen &

Joshua as Mark Twain, introduce the show.

Dean Griffiths with Richmond Homeschool Children who introduced "Give Maggie A Chance".

Author Nancy Hundal with the Southpointe Academy students who introduced her book, "Camping".

Mitchell from Pebble Hill Elementary introducing Andrea Spalding's picture book, "Solomon's Tree".

Irene N. Watts with the Cliff Drive Elementary students who introduced her book, "Finding Sophie" .

Author Kit Pearson with the two students from Pinewood Elementary and Pebble Hill Elementary who introduced her book, "Dear Canada: Whispers of War".

Author Penny Chamberlain with Hannah & Mariel who introduced her novel, "The Olden Days Locket".

Author Mary Ann Smith, Winner of the Best Picture Book for 2003-2004 for "Cappuccina Goes to Town", with Chocolate Lily Awards Founder, Karen Ehrenholz.

Julie Lawson signing her books.

Author Marilynn Reynolds, Illustrator Greta Guzek, Karen Ehrenholz and Illustrator Dean Griffiths.

James Heneghan, author of the winning novel Flood

15 of the 17 Authors and Illustrators who attended this year's Gala.

(Back row from left to right) Illustrator Greta Guzek, Jacqueline Pearce, Marilynn Reynolds, Illustrator Dean Griffiths, David Bouchard, Kristin Butcher, Illustrator Kristi Anne Wakelin, Penny Chamberlain, Annette LeBox, Karen Ehrenholz.

(Middle row from left to right) Master of Ceremony Vanessa, Vi Hughes, Student Presenter Hannah.

(Front row from left to right) Julie Lawson, Nancy Hundal, Nan Gregory, Kit Pearson, Irene N. Watts.

(Missing from photo) Robert Perry, Julie Burtinshaw.