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Teaching with Canadian Books

Professional teachers weigh in on working with Canadian books in the classroom

Spooky Books for All Ages and Grades!

by Spencer Miller

Explore what’s new in children’s and young adult horror from Canadian authors and illustrators in the book list below!

The role of stories in the work of Truth and Reconciliation: An interview with Tasha Spillett

by Spencer Miller

Storytelling is such a powerful tool to shift consciousness—especially stories that are written for children and youth. Stories in the unison of text …

Why LGBTQ+ books belong in the classroom and in school libraries

by Spencer Miller

Brand new books from Canadian authors and illustrators that feature LGBTQ+ characters and/or themes available for different grade levels.

Support Social-Emotional Learning In Your Classroom

by Spencer Miller

Reading together supports social-emotional learning (SEL) in the classroom. SEL develops students’ abilities to identify and manage their emotions, …

10 Canadian Books for Black History Month

by Spencer Miller

I highly recommend teachers read children’s and young adult books on the topics of Black history and anti-racism. These books give us the language to …

6 Books For Young Readers Worried About Climate Change

by Spencer Miller

Canadian authors and illustrators are writing and telling stories with special care for young readers dealing with ecological worries. To support the …

15 Brand New Asian-Canadian Books for Your Classroom

by Spencer Miller

This year there has been an encouraging amount of new books from Asian-Canadian creators with positive representation and empowering messages for young …

6 New Refugee Stories for Young Readers

by Spencer Miller

Almost half the world’s refugees are children. Every year, tens of thousands of child refugees arrive in Canada, many of them unaccompanied by an adult. …

New Books for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

by Spencer Miller

In September, we recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. As we approach September 30th, let’s reflect on our teaching toward reconciliation. …

10 new Canadian books for a reading road trip!

by Spencer Miller

Take a reading road trip to visit places and meet people across Canada through books. As you do, I hope you’ll see how the places we live inspire our …

Celebrate Freedom To Read Week & LGBTQ+ Books

by Spencer Miller

How can we use books and reading to create a more LGBTQ+ inclusive classroom? Here are some tips and advice for teachers based on my own experiences.

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