Inspiring sports fiction that teaches perseverance, teamwork and sportsmanship.
Lisa’s Book Corner Recommends … Read Challenged Books!
Challenged books for kids and teens!
Resources that Rock for Greater Goal Setting!
Goal setting strategies for kids to make 2022 rock!
In Flanders Fields
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!
#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.
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 →
Lisa’s Book List #3: YA novels about Mental Health
"Stop hiding in the darkness,step out into the light.The sky is filled with all these stars,so come and kiss the night. Infinity is waiting,calling you by name.The world is yours for the taking,so take it just the same."~ Kyler's song lyrics, in L.D. Crichton's novel, All Our Broken Pieces These latest YA novels cover a... Continue Reading →