Engaging Readers & Life-long Learners!
This week at Seaforth, we will be celebrating Carnaval and all things related to Quebec culture. As part of it, I will be reading The Voyageur’s Paddle by Kathy-jo Wargin and The Red Sash by Jean E. Pendziwol to the grade Continue reading Feb.20-23 – Carnaval
For readers who love ‘fractured fairy tales’, this is the book for you. Elements of the story are inspired by Hans Christian Anderson’s The Snow Queen. To entice you to read it, watch this fabulous book trailer made by a Continue reading Breadcrumbs by Anne Ursu
Did you know that the day after Valentines’ Day is also a special day for Canadians? It’s National Flag of Canada Day! On Feb.15th, 1965, Canada hung up the old Red Ensign flag with its colonial connotations, and unfurled its distinctive red and Continue reading Feb.15th – National Flag of Canada Day
Yesterday was Valentine’s Day, a day to celebrate love and romance. To me, as a teacher-librarian, it’s a day to remind children of the value of friendship. So, this week , I’ll be reading You will be my Friend! by Continue reading Valentine’s Day
Kenneth Oppel is a prolific Canadian children’s author who began writing books in his teens. Some of you may know, and have read his popular Silverwing series. His two recently written novels for Young Adults have been optioned for movies. Continue reading Kenneth Oppel
Last Monday morning, Seaforth had an assembly to launch Kindness Month which will end on Pink Shirt Day. Last week, I read two books to some of the primary classes which focussed on kindness and generosity. The two books were Continue reading February is Kindness Month
There are many celebrations and events during the month of February. One of them is Black History Month in which we celebrate and acknowledge the contributions Black people have made to the history and culture of Canada. One class is Continue reading February is Black History Month
Groundhog Day is this Thursday, February 2nd . Did you know that Canada has three furry rodent weather forecasters? We have Wiarton Willie who resides in the town of Wiarton, Ontario, Balzac Billy who resides in Balzac, Alberta, and Shubenacadie Sam in Continue reading Groundhog Day – Thurs. Feb.2nd
Today is Robbie Burns Day, a day many Scottish and not-so Scottish people pay tribute to Robert Burns, a poet who lived in Scotland in the late 1700s. He’s considered their national poet and he is one of the best-loved Continue reading Robbie Burns Day – Wed. Jan.25th
Gung Hay Fat Choy! Today is Lunar New Year so this week in the library, we’ll be focussing on Chinese culture and literature. For the Intermediates, I’ll be promoting books by authors of Chinese descent and books that are about Continue reading Gung Hay Fat Choy! Happy Lunar New Year!