ALL VIOLET the late Rani Rivera’s book of poems, was launched Oct, 27, 2017 at Progress Place Toronto. Rani’s mother Patty Rivera (above), signs the books on her behalf.

RANI’s parents Joe Rivera (5th from right back) and Patty Rivera (right front) with Filipino Canadian Writers and Journalists Network (FC-WJNet).

With Rani’s sister Isobel Rivera-Dumont, and Rani’s partner Seth Blender and his family from left: Paige Blender-Carper, Melissa Hayward, Leena Blender, Paul Blender, and in the back is Trevor Marshall and daughter Ailee Marshall.

With Rani’s friends and readers at the book launch, left to right: Roy Pike, Polina Teif, Sara Falconer, Rob Stefaniuk, Allyn Norris, Barbara Mamabolo, and Gabi Charron-Merritt.