Notes from a Children's Librarian
Book picks and more from teacher-librarian Julie Booker
Notes from a Children's Librarian: Junior Fiction for the Sports Minded
Middle grade books for young sports fans.
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Notes From a Children's Librarian: No Name Calling
January is host to No Name Calling Week for many school boards. Here are a few titles to get you started.
Notes from a Children's Librarian: Indigenous Peoples and this Land
A list of great kids' books for Indigenous Education Month.
Notes From a Children's Librarian: Reading History
Books for young history buffs.
Notes from a Children's Librarian: Musical Biographies
A powerful message runs through all these texts: find the thing you’re passionate about and spend your life doing it.
Notes from a Children's Librarian: Canadian Creatures
How do animals grow and change? Books that dovetail nicely with the Grade 2 Science “Life Systems” unit, as well as the Grade 1 “Needs and Characteristics …
Notes from a Children's Librarian: Books for Mental Health Week
Mental health is a top priority in education these days. Beautiful picture books might help start some brave conversations.
Notes From a Children’s Librarian: Keep Earth Day Going
This smorgasbord of books provoke thoughtful conversations about the Earth.
Notes from a Children's Librarian: Picture Books About Music
Music comes to life on the page in these rich and absorbing books for primary students.
Notes from a Children's Librarian: In Living Colour
Colour is one element in the visual arts curriculum. These texts for primary grades not only address art objectives, but also provide an opportunity to …
Point of View
Picture books to inspire writing from different perspectives for Grades 1 to 3.