Teaching with Canadian Books
Professional teachers weigh in on working with Canadian books in the classroom
5 New Graphic Novels Young Readers Will Devour!
Kids love reading graphic novels! And I love teaching with them. From expanding visual literacy and vocabulary to building empathy and confidence in readers, …
8 Books That Celebrate Inspiring Women
A selection of brand-new titles that highlight the contributions of women in STEM, art, history, business, journalism and other fields.
Celebrate I Read Canadian Day!
Make I Read Canadian Day a launch pad for reading Canadian literature in your classroom all year round. It’s important we support the authors, illustrators, …
Books for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
This year, I want to invite you and your students to become readers of Indigenous literature.
Seven Picture Books with Big Feelings
Help little ones learn to sit with big feelings
8 New Picture Books for Storytime
With a new school year approaching, you may be preparing to select some new picture books for your classroom storytime. With so many to choose from, it …
Five Ways to Keep Kids Reading this Summer
Summertime is here! Instead of resting and relaxing, you’re worried about replying to that email in your inbox from a parent looking for advice on how …
14 Can't-Miss Middle Grade Books
I just finished reading two middle grade books that I loved so much, I would say they could be the best books I’ve read in a long time, and I read a …
Six New Kids' Books with LGBTQ+ Characters & Themes
Studying LGBTQ+ characters and themes should begin in the earliest grades and continue through high school. Teach from books that combat stereotypes, …
Books that Inspire Students to Overcome Adversity
For students who are quietly fighting battles at school each day, it can be powerful and validating to read about a character going through a similar …