I just got my hands on Cookies and Crescents: An Eid Story, by Nada Shawish Dutka, Illustrated by Zelma Firdauziaand. I couldn’t have...

Some books stay with you long after you close their pages, wrapping around your heart like a warm embrace. A Gift of Eid by...

Book Review: The Dragon Slayer by Tatyana Feeney Since it’s International Women’s Day, what better way to celebrate than by sharing this...

I love stories that explore resilience, self-discovery, and the power of identity. Both of these books, in their own way, center around...

Language is the road map of a culture. It tells you where its people come from and where they are going.” – Rita Mae Brown Language Week...

Noodles on a Bicycle by Kyo Maclear & Gracey Zhang is an absolute delight! My class was captivated by the incredible skill of the...

Even though I am not Jewish, I found the message in Rising deeply resonant and universally meaningful. Teaching in an international...

Because when one girl is on the rise, it means everyone else is, too. This week, my Grade 3 girls have been facing some friendship...

We’ve been learning about people who overcome challenges, and Junko Tabei’s story is the perfect inspiration! She didn’t just climb...

Stories That Inspire Change This week, we delved into two powerful books—Seeker of Truth and We Want to Go to School!—that highlight the...

We’ve been reading some deep, emotional, and philosophical books lately, so today, we needed something fun. And How to Pee Your Pants did...

Buckle up for a vibrant ride through the bustling streets of a city where honks, not traffic lights, guide the way! This picture book...

A Refugee’s Journey Through a Child’s Eyes Some books stay with you long after you turn the last page. This one? It lingers in your...

This delightful book has sparked lively conversations both at home and in my classroom! Growing up, sweet soy sauce was a staple in my...

Spotlight: We Are Lion Dancers by Benson Shum My class has been absolutely captivated by We Are Lion Dancers as we get ready for the...

Reading One Small Spark: A Tikkun Olam Story by Ruth Spiro (with breathtaking illustrations by Victoria Tentler-Krylov) to my class was...

A huge thank-you to Mandy Namjou Yom for gifting me her beautiful book Nami’s New Friend, illustrated by Joanne Wong. The timing was...

Reading To See an Owl by Caldecott-winning illustrator Matthew Cordell to my class was an enchanting experience. This beautifully...

Just arrived! A delightful addition to our chapter book collection for young readers making the exciting transition from picture books to...

Coping with loss and finding healing is never easy, especially for children. After reading Calling the Wind by Trudy Ludwig to my class,...