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The West Coast Book Prize Society has announced the finalists for the 40th Annual @bcyukonprizes. Winners will be announced on September 28. Congratulations to all of the finalists! bit.ly/3xw8HeR #CanadianKidLit #CanLit #IReadCanadian #KidsBooks
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We're excited to announce the shortlists for the 40th BC and Yukon Book Prizes. Over the coming year we'll be celebrating all the finalists by including them on our podcast, in events and more! To see the lists visit: bcyukonbookprizes.com/winner…
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'A grandmother reveals the painful stories of Japanese internment to her Canadian grandchildren.' #YA #WWII
#EditorsChoice: Obaasan’s Boots by Janis Bridger and Lara Jean Okihiro, review by Valerie Adolph
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Vic grad Lara Jean Okihiro delves into the haunting past of Japanese Canadians during the Second World War in her book, 'Obaasan's Boots.' Okihiro's grandparents experienced internment in B.C., a connection to her history she explores through her writing: artsci.utoronto.ca/news/alum…
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A pleasure to have Japanese Canadian authors Lara Okihiro and Janis Bridger at the Nikkei Centre for the launch of their new book, 'Obaasan's Boots'! Thank you to everyone who came by for an author talk and to support this story of identity, family, and a grandmother's strength.
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Coming October 3, Janis Bridger and Lara Jean Okihiro’s debut children’s novel based on their Japanese Canadian grandparents’ experience during WWII. Published by @_secondstory illustrated by @yukayamaguchi
Thank you, @inkyelbows
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Promised teacher librarians at @bctla I’d post this land acknowledgment students wrote on their own. I forgot which school, so if these are your students please reply and remind me! But this is so thoughtful and meaningful.
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Discover stories told by Survivors and items reclaimed from residential schools. Learn and share.
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And this arrived today! The updated Mathematics First Peoples resource guide for elementary and secondary teachers. Full PDF download available here: fnesc.ca/math-first-peoples/
With gratitude to @FNESC #bcedchat #sd38learn
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I hope all school boards recognize the importance of teacher librarians and why they are critical to staff and student success. They are needed now more than ever. – at Caledon, Ontario
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Drop Everything and Read Day is coming up on October 26th. The new DEAR posters are on the BCTLA website: bctla.ca/member-services/dea… While you're there, check out the conference poster and registration link on the home page. #BCTLA #PSADay
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Congratulations to our wonderful TL Mme Woo for this much deserved award! Your contributions to the school community is invaluable and we are very grateful to have you @EgmSgriffin @newwestschools #PMawardscertificateofachievement2020 #griffinpride
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The UBC Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre is a rich resource for your personal and organizational reconciliation journey. Don't just wear the orange shirt - know why.
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The CSL board of directors has released this statement on the Role of School Libraries During the Pandemic: bit.ly/CSL-pandemic-statemen… @CCMEC @CTFFCE @CFLAFCAB
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Got a 9-12 year old who LOVES to read? Join the Young Readers Book Club! We read one great book each month, then discuss it together on Zoom. Our first meeting is Sept 15 after school, and we are reading "The Fourteenth Goldfish". Come to the library to get your copy and sign up!
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Learn about Chief Rhonda Larrabee's efforts to reconnect with her heritage & re-establish the #Qayqayt First Nation in the film “Tribe of One”. This true story of cultural resiliency & strength is online for free at the NFB site: ow.ly/uhhH30r47fo #NewWest #LocalHistory
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When we reopen, Aug. 4 you'll notice we have significantly reduced the number of times you have to 'touch' a screen to check-out materials. See more details about our reopening at nwpl.ca/reopening #NewWestminster #NewWest #NWPLibrary #reopening #maskingforafriend
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Congrats Div 16 for winning the Cool It Challenge & reducing your greenhouse gas emissions by 44.825tonnes of CO2e-that's taking 9.5 cars off the road for a yr or saving almost 2K bags of waste! A Big TY to @PanagoCares for the pizza certs for these Ss! @BCSEA @newwestschools
