Kale enthusiast Sharon Hanna, author of The Book of Kale: The Easy-to-Grow-Superfood, 80+ Recipes, is bringing her extensive knowledge about the nutritious and delicious aspects of kale to a talk and book signing at the Vancouver Public Library's Kitsilano branch (2425 MacDonald St.) on July 27 at 3 p.m. The book celebrates a vegetable that is easy to grow almost anywhere and constantly proves itself as one of the most nutritious foods on the planet.

This garden-to-kitchen guide also provides readers with all they need to know to grow this highly sustainable, year-round crop organically. It also contains more than 80 recipes, ranging from smoothies to elaborate dinner items.