Q&A with Rina Singh: The story behind Grandmother School
Learn more about the true story that inspired Grandmother School and read a Q&A with author Rina Singh!
Learn more about the true story that inspired Grandmother School and read a Q&A with author Rina Singh!
The following post is written by Melanie Jackson, author of Death Drop. Everyone has one. That not-quite-double, that other self. A nicer other self, or a more sinister one. Possibly a deadly one. I’ve been exploring the idea of the doppelgänger with three classes of Grade 8 Creative …
The following post is written by Shane Arbuthnott, author of Dominion. “Where did you get the idea for your book?” This seems to be a common question for authors. My debut novel, Dominion, only came out at the end of February, but I’ve already heard it a dozen times. …
We’re going on a word hunt, (we’re going on a word hunt,) We’re going to find some big ones, (we’re going to find some big ones,) I’m not afraid! (I’m not afraid!) This song puts me in mind of summer nights around the campfire after the final s’more has been …
Do your students or children need a little extra practice with reading over the holidays? Try this great word matching exercise: What you’ll need: A whiteboard (or a large sheet of paper to write on) Sticky notes (colorful are great!) A marker What to do: Write out words the child …
Today’s world is fast paced. Answers load instantaneously at the click of a button, and with phones, we always have access to information and people. Well, we have a close reading toolbox for you, teachers and caregivers, to get your students and kids to slow down and focus on what …
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