Doing it all: Michelle Nolden talks Lakeshorts Festival, Free Range Children . . . and the support system that enables her success
Interview with award-winning Canadian actor Michelle Nolden
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Spring forward with great new graphic novels for middle-grade readers
Scott Sneddon’s round up of middle-grade graphic novels to read this spring
#BlackInSchool: Habiba Cooper Diallo’s teenage diary speaks truth to power. Will we listen?
“Other racialized students would see themselves reflected in my story, and would therefore feel that they, too, have a voice and that their experiences are valid.” Interview with author and health advocate Habiba Cooper Diallo about her debut book #BlackInSchool (U of Regina Press)
Can you be Christian and queer? Sharon Lewis’ documentary WITH WONDER answers — and inspires
Award-winning Canadian filmmaker Sharon Lewis’ latest documentary WITH WONDER explores the question “can you be Christian and queer?”.
Recommended picture books to spark change and invite discussion this new year
As the year starts and the world looks toward optimism, hope and certainty, here are some thought-provoking and visually-arresting picture books to get young minds thinking and talking
Opera Atelier’s “Angel”: Conceived for film and tuned to this tortured time
Interview with Marshall Pynkoski, Founding Artistic Director of Opera Atelier, about the film ANGEL, now extended for streaming over the holiday season by popular demand
New graphic novels that will spark reflection about identity and belonging
Detailed reviews of four graphic novels that we recommend highly: “Long DIstance”, “Harriet Tubman Toward Freedom”, “Just Pretend” and “Borders”
A place we belong is worth fighting for: Louisa Onomé discusses her young adult novel Like Home
Interview with Canadian-Nigerian author Louisa Onomé about writing her debut YA novel, Like Home (HarperCollins Canada)
Delightful Getting Lit with Linda podcast connects Canadian literature to the here and now
“My episodes are real explorations on the work I happen to be discussing that day – I go inside the books to talk about how they might connect with us and our daily lives.” Interview with Dr Linda Morra about her podcast, Getting Lit with Linda – The Canadian Literature Podcast
Picture books you need to read as school begins
Looking for picture books that will spark discussion and engage readers? We have 10 recommendations for you!