Thank you to all the teachers who made this year’s conference so wonderful! Many people commented on how much they look forward to the atmosphere of camaraderie and encouragement. Richard Wagamese gave a lovely keynote on Thursday, Friday was full of action and the sharing of ideas and Saturday was relaxed inquiry deep into one […]
Pro-D Celebrate Science & Canadian Books for Young People – UBC Sept. 25th
Attention All Teachers, Librarians, and Parents Join us for an exclusive tour of the new Beaty Biodiversity Museum at the University of British Columbia which is home of the Blue Whale skeleton and learn about science and science books for kids and teens! This event supports the work of the Canadian Children’s Book Centre, a […]
A Girl I Met Today by Megan Gager
The following is a story written as a reflection of my time spent in India teaching Tibetan children in exile. As a member of the International Teacher Education Module I spent 2 months teaching English in a small community called Chauntra, tucked in the foothills of the Himalayas. The students, teachers, and members of the […]
A Celebration of the Earth by Kat Thomson
This annotated bibliography focuses on twenty-two picture books and four articles that feature environmental awareness and promote a healthy relationship with nature.
We Are More by Carol Walters
The 2010 Winter Olympics placed a spotlight on Vancouver, our country, and our Canadian ways. In the closing ceremonies, William Shatner and Catherine O’hara joked about rocking canoes and people who are overly quick to apologize. During opening ceremonies, Shane Koyczan told the world that, “We Are More.” But what does it mean to be […]