It is pretty common to have works completed by an editor, researcher, or another writer following the death of an author. The book could be: a recently discovered manuscript once believed to be lost a collection of rough drafts, notes letters or diary/journal entries a fully completed work that was unable to find a publishing […]
For this category, we delve into people we’d like to meet. The beauty of this topic is that the person you’d like to meet doesn’t have to be attainable. It can be someone who is fictional, currently alive or who has passed on. Whether it be a historical figure, pop culture celebrity, politician, advocate or […]
In this category, we celebrate books written by Indigenous women and Two-Spirit* Indigenous authors. Here are some recommendations from staff that fall under this fantastic grouping. * Two-Spirit refers to an Indigenous person who identifies as having both a masculine and a feminine spirit. To learn more, visit the Re:searching for LGBTQ2S+ Health website. Here are […]
I have to be honest, I couldn't wait to get to this category of the TPL Reading Challenge. I love the wide array of subjects, people, and events that make up this extensive genre. Whether you're a non-fiction aficionado, or a historical fiction enthusiast, or just a history buff like me (#ChristieNerdsHistoryEverything), this reading challenge […]
Dystopian books, both classic and temporary, are interesting yet terrifying reads. This is because they often depict a future that feels like it could plausibly occur. While most are science fiction or fantasy and take place in futuristic society, there is no shortage of selection for dystopian or utopian reads of all kinds. Here is […]
Young adult fiction is a popular genre among adult readers. Whether it's for evoking nostalgia, tackling serious issues, or simply keeping up with what your teens are reading. If you've never ventured into the young adult section of your local library branch, you may be missing out. There are absolute gems on those shelves and […]
Have you ever wanted to dive into a book, but found yourself overwhelmed by length of it? Or perhaps you just prefer short stories or novellas? If so, this category is right up your alley: "a book under 200 pages long/ an audiobook under 5 hours long"! We'll be hosting our second Facebook Live TPL […]
Ahhh August! That time of the summer when recreational reading begins to drop off ever so slightly for kids. There are multiple reasons why this may occur: preparing for the back to school rush, perhaps more day trips or weekend getaways, a general loss of interest and the emergence of new, interactive gaming on smartphones […]
Ahhhh summer: possibly every child’s favourite season. School is out for two whole months, the sun is shining, and there are BBQ’s, pool/sprinkler parties, cottage vacations, trips to the beach and many more fun things to do. This summer in Toronto, we also have the Pan Am and Parapan Am Games to watch live or on […]
February 26 – March 4, 2017 marks Freedom To Read Week in Canada. This annual event encourages Canadians of all ages, backgrounds, and reading levels to think about, acknowledge, and actively assert their intellectual freedom. Even though this is guaranteed to all Canadian citizens under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, there still remains a strong movement towards […]