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The Last Best West Remains Under Siege: The Weekender Effect II
"Most of the rest of the world would give anything to have what we are giving up—what we are, in effect, squandering."
Shelf Talkers: Books to Usher Us into Summer!
There is a moment which comes around this time every year.
Curiously, we don’t know when it will come.
We don’t know what form it will take.
And, despite …
How Did I End Up Here?
A recommended reading list by the author of Exit Strategies.
The Chat with Henry Tsang
Artist Henry Tsang has put together a powerful book exploring the 1907 Anti-Asian riots in Vancouver. The essays and photographs featured in White Riot: …
The Strange Is Real
A recommended reading list by the author of the new novel Big Shadow.
Stories Across Generations
A recommended reading list by the author of new middle grade novel Sixties Girl.
Searching for Happy Valley
"The question is, why should we care about these happy valleys? What makes them significant? In truth, our human future depends on them."
The Chat with Corinna Chong
Weaving in and out of the magic and mystery of everyday lives, Corinna Chong’s new collection The Whole Animal (Arsenal Pulp Press) is a startling and …
Power to the (Young) People
"When an author puts power in the hands of their young characters, the narrative potential is endless."
Notes from a Children's Librarian: Books for Mental Health Week
Mental health is a top priority in education these days. Beautiful picture books might help start some brave conversations.