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Notes from a Children's Librarian: Get Kids Writing!
Books to get kids inspired to write.
You Are Two and Babies and Toddlers of CanLit
Our favourite babies and toddlers in Canadian literature.
The Chat: Trevor Corkum Interviews Jael Ealey Richardson
I’m pleased to be in conversation with Jael Ealey Richardson, who co-wrote The Stone Thrower with illustrator Matt James. The book recounts the story …
On Our Radar
Books with buzz worth sharing.
Canadian Litfests for Fall 2016
With the arrival of September, Canadian litfest season goes full-throttle. Here are all the details on what's going down ...
The Chat: Trevor Corkum Interviews Carmen Aguirre
This week on The Chat, I’m in conversation with Vancouver writer and theatre artist Carmen Aguirre. Her powerful second memoir, Mexican Hooker #1, explores …
Picture Books You've Got To Read This Fall
Back to school is the best time to hit the books—the picture books, that is!
The Recommend: September 2016
This month we're pleased to present the picks of authors Caroline Adderson (Ellen in Pieces), Kate Taylor (Serial Monogamy), Edeet Ravel (The Saver), …
Back to School Reads
New books on back-to-school, schooling, academia, and/or books featuring school busses on their covers. Welcome to a new school year!
Shelf Talkers: Private Detectives, Secret Mommies, Suspicious Men, and More
With the cooling of the year comes the fall book season, a treasure trove of new releases and prize shortlists, award ceremonies, and new favourites. …