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Unveiling Summer Magic: Five Captivating Books Your Teen Will Adore

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Unveiling Summer Magic: Five Captivating Books Your Teen Will Adore

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...

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Latin American Authors and Their Legacy

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Latin American Authors and Their Legacy

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. 

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4 Books You Can Read to Commemorate National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

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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...

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