I just spent the weekend in the Sunny Okanagan. The weather was warm – at least on Sunday, and lots of flowers are in bloom. We ate lunch outside in the sun and relaxed. It got me thinking about summer coming and having time to read for pleasure. To me, that is paradise. What will you be reading this summer? Drop by the display case outside of the library to Read More …
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Freedom to Read
Whether we call it Freedom to Read Week or Banned Books Week, it is important to consider the freedom we have here in Canada to choose what we want to read. You are free to walk into any library or bookstore and read from any book you find there. Unfortunately, this freedom is often under fire. Freedom to read can never be taken for granted. Even in Canada, a Read More …
Burnaby Mountain Book Club
Burnaby Mountain Book Club is reading From Bombs to Books: The remarkable stories of refugee children and their families at an exceptional Canadian school. This book was written by David Starr, a principal here in Burnaby, about the students and families he has worked with, first at Byrne Creek, and now at Edmonds Community School. I am especially enjoying it as I worked with many of these kids before coming Read More …