If you are missing Stranger Things, try these 7 novels!
Resources that Rock for Greater Goal Setting!
Goal setting strategies for kids to make 2022 rock!
Novels for Remembrance
Canadian historical novels for youth, from the 18th century to the 21st century.
Spooktacular Books For All Ages
Some 'spooktacular' kids and YA stories for Halloween!
New Books To Soothe The Back-To-School Jitters
Kiddos nervous about going back to school?! Her are some great books to help them adjust!
Earth Day: Resources to Foster Environmental Literacy
Do you know how to explain climate change and its effects to your kids? Check out these resources to help them learn strategies for a more sustainable planet.
Choose To Challenge: Books About Strong Women Making A Difference
"So here I stand, one girl, among many. I speak not for myself, but so those without a voice can be heard ... We cannot all succeed when half of us are held back ... The extremists are afraid of books and pens. The power of education frightens them. They are afraid of women. The... Continue Reading →
Be My Valentine: Love, Friendship and Boundaries in Children’s Books
"This is MY hair. It's great that you love it. I love it too. But please, just look and don't touch without my permission." ~~ Aria, in Sharee Miller's Don't Touch My Hair! (A version of this article first appeared in Kingston Neighbours magazine, February, 2021.) Ah, Valentine’s Day: roses and romance, cards and candlelight,... Continue Reading →
Lisa’s Book List #5: Books that Celebrate the Spirit of Giving
"There he searched out the poor and down-hearted, never happier than when he was giving something away." -- Jeff Brumbeau, The Quiltmaker's Gift (A version of this article first appeared in Kingston Neighbours magazine, December, 2020.) December means celebration! Many religions and cultures have holidays this month: Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa. And while traditions differ, these... Continue Reading →
Lisa’s Book List #4: War, Peace and Remembrance — Books to Help Young People Understand History
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.At the going down of the sun and in the morning,We will remember them. ~ Ode of Remembrance from the poem, For The Fallen, Laurence Binyon, 1914 The National War Memorial in Ottawa, Ontario, at night.... Continue Reading →
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