49th Teachers Posts
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 …
Six New Graphic Novels That Teach Historical Events
Writers and illustrators of historical stories are particularly skilled at introducing challenging topics with thoughtfulness and understanding. Where …
All About STEM Books + Classroom Ideas
Books give important context to the concepts students are learning about in STEM classes. By promoting reading, not only are they helping their students …
New Picture Books + Classroom Ideas
You are never too old for picture books. I found a renewed interest in picture books while taking a course in children’s literature at university. As …
A Note of Appreciation: Ontario Public Library Week
Anyone who works in a library will undoubtedly have stories to tell about memorable items dropped off in book return chutes — in addition to books. …
Reading for Reconciliation
Books are a powerful tool for teaching towards reconciliation. Guided by the calls to action from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, teachers should …
Building a Classroom Library
Every teacher should have a classroom library, regardless of what subject they teach. Every classroom benefits from books, and all teachers can support …
Inclusive Learning, Diverse Books: Introducing Top Grade 2021
Welcome to the Association for Canadian publisher’s Top Grade: CanLit for the Classroom, a blog and preview video series that features new releases …
Tough Like Mum: An Essential Picture Book for Kids *and* Adults
Picture books are often written with young children as their intended audience. In Tough Like Mum, Lana Button provides adults with important messaging …