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#82 Winter 2016, Features, Young Readers April 7, 2017 March 31, 2017

Nicodemo is Busting Reading Barriers

by Sarah Sawler

All children need to read characters they can relate to, and that reflect a variety of perspectives and experiences.

#80 Winter 2015, History, Reviews, Young Readers Reviews February 12, 2017 February 17, 2017

Mayann’s Train Ride tracks sweet nostalgia

by Lisa Doucet

When school lets out for the summer, Mayann eagerly prepares for her family’s trip to New York City.

Fiction, Reviews, Web exclusives June 14, 2016 June 14, 2016

Hannah Smart is back again

by Charis Cotter

This is a lively, funny series with a lovable heroine who keeps getting herself into impossibly wacky predicaments.

Features, Web exclusives March 16, 2016 March 16, 2016

Women in Publishing

by Todd MacLean

“It used to be that even though the larger publishing companies employed a lot of women, the top tier jobs were typically filled by men but I think this is changing industry-wide.”

#80 Winter 2015, Features February 12, 2016 February 12, 2016

Diane Carmel Léger tells stories of Acadian survival

by Simon Thibault

Children’s author Diane Carmel Léger brings Acadian history and culture to life for young readers.

Lists, Web exclusives January 27, 2016 January 27, 2016

5 Atlantic Canadian history books for young readers

by Lauren d'Entremont

Sharing Atlantic Canadian history with young readers is a great idea year-round, but even more so today on Family Literacy Day. These books provide engaging glimpses into our storied past. There is everything from folktales and rhymes to stories of survival, triumph and new beginnings. Here are some recent books that highlight Atlantic Canadian history: A lilting Celtic folktale: Wow Wow and Haw Haw by George…

#80 Winter 2015, Inside the Author's Studio December 21, 2015 December 21, 2015

Squirrels on set

by Kate Watson

At home with photographer Nancy Rose and her furry subjects

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