After many years of inactivity, the British Columbia Literacy Council of the International Literacy Association was reinvigorated with new energy and revitalization last fall. We took off running. The executive council organized and facilitated three successful events and had a lot of fun doing it. You can read more about it on our website readingbc.ca.Continue reading “BC Literacy Council in Action”
Category Archives: Childrens’ Literature Book Review
The Indigenous Voice
I grew up living, learning and playing in Vancouver, British Columbia, on the ancestral and unceded lands of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations. I saw Indigenous people but I did not hear their voices. In school we learned about a culture that was part of our past. Not our present. Definitely not our future. Continue reading “The Indigenous Voice”
Deborah Hodge Talks the Craft of Writing
There is nothing like the visit from a REAL author to bring to life the point that authors are real people, writing about their experiences or imaginings. We are thrilled to welcome Deborah Hodge to speak to the Vancouver School Board. Deborah Hodge will be joining administrators, librarians and two students from 55 Vancouver elementary schoolsContinue reading “Deborah Hodge Talks the Craft of Writing”
Twelve Kinds of Ice by Ellen Bryan Obed
Hump Day Highlight: This featured blog post showcases amazing classroom practices and possibilities, including books and units of study. Hump Day Highlight #2 – Twelve Kinds of Ice by Ellen Bryan Obed I picked up Twelve Kinds of Ice written by Ellen Bryan Obed and illustrated by Barbara McClintock at Mabel’s Fables Children’s Bookstore in Toronto. Continue reading “Twelve Kinds of Ice by Ellen Bryan Obed”
Anne with an “e”
As a little girl, I do not have lots of memories of bedtime stories and being surrounded by books. I had Beatrix Potter books from our dear friend, Mrs. Patrick and a collection of Little Golden Books. I had a set of Children’s Encyclopedias with actual colour pictures of Pinky and The Blue Boy. SchoolContinue reading “Anne with an “e””
“Norman, Speak!”
Caroline Adderson welcomed student representatives from all of the elementary schools in the VSB to a celebration of literacy along with their librarians and principals or vice-principals. “Norman Speaks” was the book selected by the Vancouver Elementary Principals Vice Principals Association (VEPVPA). Each year the VEPVPA “Celebrating Literacy Committee ” selects a book. Continue reading ““Norman, Speak!””
Book Review: Nine Words Max By Dan Bar-el
Written by Dan Bar-el Illustrated by David Huyck Tundra Books 2014 Dan Bar-el brings his strength as a storyteller to audiences of young children to his work as an author. He works magic captivating young listeners. Max, the main character of his story, is every bit as verbal as the author but less successful atContinue reading “Book Review: Nine Words Max By Dan Bar-el”
Book Review: A Brush full of Colour: The World of Ted Harrison
By Margriet Ruurs and Katherine Gibson Pajama Press 2014 In the foreward of this gorgeous book, Ted Harrison urges his readers to keep on reading, writing and painting to make the world a happier and more creative place. Katherine Gibson and Margriet Ruurs tell the story of Ted Harrison’s life and inspiration for his work. Continue reading “Book Review: A Brush full of Colour: The World of Ted Harrison”
Book Review: Taan’s Moons A Haida Moon Story
By Alison Gear Felt Illustrations by Kiki van dee Heiden with the Children of Haida Gwaii mckellar & martin Publishing Group Ltd. 2014 This book made me want to go back to the Haida Gwaii. It is a beautiful book and a celebration of the children of the Haida Gwaii who helped to make it. Continue reading “Book Review: Taan’s Moons A Haida Moon Story”
Book Review: If Kids Ruled the World by Div.11 Inspired by Bailey and Huyck and iPad minis
Written by Linda Bailey Illustrated by David Huyck Linda Bailey has created another fun book to engage young readers in reading and writing. Just like the Stanley series, it pulled my students into using their imagination. Linda Bailey has played with rhyme. We used the Draw and Tell app on the iPad minis to speculateContinue reading “Book Review: If Kids Ruled the World by Div.11 Inspired by Bailey and Huyck and iPad minis”
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