Unwind

Unwind

by Neal Shusterman

Imagine living in a world where your parents were able to give the government permission to harvest your body parts – while you were still living! This is the reality for the three teenagers in Neal Shusterman’s novel Unwind. It is the first book in the UnWholly trilogy for young adults. 

The Real Jane Austen: A Life in Small Things

The Real Jane Austen: 

A Life in Small Things

by Paula Byrne  

 On 8 March 2013 we celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD) by celebrating the economic, political and social achievements of women past, present and future.  IWD has been observed since the early 1900's, a time of great development and turbulence in the industrialized world that saw a significant growth in population and the rise of radical ideologies. To honour this day, this article will focus on a book about a true pioneer in English literature who ignored cultural expectations for her life to become one of the most celebrated authors in history.  

The Underground Railroad: Next Stop, Toronto!

The Underground Railroad: Next Stop, Toronto!

by Adrienne Shadd, Afua Cooper 

and Karolyn Smard Frost 

Imagine that a law was passed where you could be arrested at any time, for no justifiable reason. No, this is not a new crime show on television, but a part of our history. 

Popular Culture and History Series

Popular Culture and History Series

 

Can’t get enough Harry Potter? Do you miss Bella, Edward or even Jacob? A new book series called Wiley Pop Culture and History Series focuses on the relationship between prevalent pop culture phenomena and factual history. The contributing authors are some of the most respected experts in their disciplines, but the books are written to appeal to all readers. The series currently includes Twilight, Harry Potter and Star Wars. Although not yet published, another volume will be released, Star Trek and History, in April.

YA literature resource

I have recently discovered a really good site for YA lit and its even an YA book club!

It is called Readergirlz and its mission is to promote teen literacy and corresponding social services. They have won numerous awards and it is a really interesting site.

They describe themselves as "readergirlz is the cutting-edge literacy and social media project for teens, awarded the National Book Award for Innovations in Reading. It is a nonprofit volunteer organization."

Check it out!

http://readergirlz.blogspot.ca/

Struggle for Aboriginal Rights (And Louis Riel)

Struggle for Aboriginal Rights

(and Louis Riel)

Library website

The database that I have been working on for the library now has 4 different collections up!

There are three collections dedicated to remembering veterans that served in World War II, and another with pictures of local historical architecture.

Check it out:
http://vitacollections.ca/ckl-digitalcollection/search

Enjoy!