49th Teachers Posts
Spooky Books for All Ages and Grades!
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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!
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 …