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I remember #chanie #wenjack today #truthandreconciliationday macleans.ca/society/the-lo…

“These are children that come from these families that have survived this experience, & they’re still here. That is the face of our resilience.” 🧡🧡🧡#TruthAndReconciliationDay #LandNeedsGuardians

“Where common memory is lacking, where people do not share in the same past, there can be no real community. Where community is to be formed, common memory must be created.” ~Georges Erasmus Let us use days like today to listen, share, and help form a common memory. 🙏🏽 #truthandreconciliationday #TRC2024 🧡🧡🧡🧡

facebook.com/share/r/DU7hNZ… so many opportunities to learn about Indigenous issues in Canada, and around the world. Choose one or more today. And then another tomorrow, and tomorrow ...

#OTD in 1871, B.C. entered Confederation as Canada's sixth province. In exchange for its entry, the government promised to take on B.C.'s debts and construct a trans-continental railroad. thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/bri…

Did you know? William Lore was the first Chinese Canadian officer in the Royal Canadian Navy and first officer of Chinese descent to serve in any of the Royal Navies of the British Commonwealth. thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/wil…

If you’re part of the school library sector, you know it has reached a tipping point with no protected funding. On behalf of @oslacouncil, we ask for your help in raising awareness. Please sign the petition and help Save Our School Libraries. bit.ly/aboutsaveoursc…

Happy #WorldBookDay! 📖 Introducing us to the world of imagination, a day like today promotes literacy, supports authors & encourages reading. It’s also the perfect backdrop for Forest’s official voting day for school-aged programs. Happy voting! #CanadaBookDay #WBD

22 Works of Prized Poetry: @NCTE’s 2024 Notable Books of Poetry and Verse Novels for Kids ow.ly/omhk50R9rmi #NationalPoetryMonth

We’re thrilled to announce that @kevinarts is the Web Comic Author for the 2024 TD Summer Reading Club! 🤩 ➡️ Explore his captivating work and learn more about the award-winning author, illustrator and broadcaster: kevinsylvester.online #TDSRC

Le saviez-vous? Avril est le mois de la Terre! 🌎 À cette occasion, nous vous invitons à une promenade sur Terre toute en simplicité et en contemplation en parcourant les pages de Chez les Terriens. Signé Bellebrute, c’est l’un des titres recommandés du Club de lecture d’été TD.

Acceptance starts with understanding and ends with compassion — and books can pave the way! Do you have any favorite children's books about neurodiversity? #AutismAcceptanceMonth

The moment you've been waiting for is finally here! 🎉 Get an exclusive sneak peek at the stunning program materials for the 2024 TD Summer Reading Club, featuring artwork from the talented Audrey Malo. // Découvrez en exclusivité le matériel imprimé du Club 2024. #TDSRC #CLETD

Happy #EarthDay, everyone! These books remind us that everything is connected on this planet we call home and we all share a responsibility to take care of it. What are your favourite Earth Day themed books? #EarthDay2024

Happy #EarthDay! 🌎 We are highlighting ONLY ONE, one of our recommended reads for the 2024 TD Summer Reading Club. Written by @Deborahopkinson and illustrated by @ChuckGroenink, ONLY ONE showcases the unique beauty of our one and only universe as well as our one and only Earth.

Thank you! @anneschwartzbks @RHCBEducators

Thank you to all of of the volunteers, students,@SD57PG Teacher Librarians @pgdtla & Teachers @PGTeachers @bctla @RedCedarAward Another successful event @lacdesbois @CKPGToday

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Caring for Critters: One Year at a Wildlife Rescue Centre by Nicholas Read. Find out more about this great Red Cedar Book Award 2023/24 Non-Fiction nominee at redcedaraward.ca/non-fiction-ca…