Non-fiction books by Linda Granfield on war and remembrance.
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!
Slip, Slidin’ Away: The COVID Slide
Advice from educators on how to mitigate the COVID Slide.
#IndigenousReads: Spotlight on Canadian Author David A. Robertson
Read about Indigenous Canadian author, David A. Robertson and his many books for kids, teens and adults!
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 →
The Importance of School Libraries
"... dozens of library impact studies since the mid-1990s have shown that effective school libraries increase student achievement in a variety of ways, such as in reading and on standardized tests ..." ~ Advocacy and the 21st Century Librarian: Challenges and Best Practices, American Library Association (ALA) Before moving to a small city in Eastern... Continue Reading →
Lisa's Book Corner 