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Six Books You May Want To Read Before Summer Ends
Summer is the perfect season to dive into a great book, whether you’re lounging by the pool or relaxing in a hammock. Here is a list of six captivating novels that you should consider reading before this sunny season comes to a close.
Unveiling Summer Magic: Five Captivating Books Your Teen Will Adore
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Are you seeking exciting books that will keep the young adults in your family hooked all summer? We've done the legwork and compiled a list of five irresistible novels that will transform your teen's summer into a riveting literary adventure. First on our list is the profound novel, "My Heart Underwater" by Laurel Flores Fantauzo. This enchanting coming-of-age tale follows Corazon, a young woman grappling with her identity and sexuality after a scandal at home prompts her to journey from San Francisco to the Philippines. Fantauzo's meticulous narrative beautifully captures Corazon's transformation as she navigates this new environment and confronts...
5 Facts that Showcase the Importance of Family Literacy
Family literacy day is celebrated in Canada on January 27th every year! Reading together as a family, especially with your young ones, is proven to make a lasting different if your child's life. Here are five facts we discovered through ABC Literacy Life Canada: Children whose parents are involved with them in family literacy activities score 10 points higher on standardized reading tests. A mother’s reading skill is the greatest factor to affect her children’s future academic success, outweighing other factors, like neighborhood and family income. Parents’ reading habits play a large role in determining how often kids read: 57%...
Latin American Authors and Their Legacy
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In 2018 Canada officially recognized the month of October as Latin American Heritage Month. It is a time to commemorate the contributions of the Latin American community in Canada – and given a Latina immigrant is typing this blogpost, we thought it would be a great opportunity to commemorate Latin American authors that have had an impact across the world. In the first of our two-part Latin American Heritage blogpost series, we highlight four Latin American authors that changed the game in literature.
4 Books You Can Read to Commemorate National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Every year in Canada, on September 30th, we observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – a day to honor the children (and their families) who suffered through the multi-generational trauma that was the residential school system in Canada for over one hundred years. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s final report states that “Too many Canadians know little or nothing about the deep historical roots of these conflicts. This lack of knowledge has serious consequences for First Nations, Inuit and Metis peoples and for Canada”. We believe that reading is an incredible way to raise awareness and educate Canadians about...