We’ve learned a lot of new buzzwords in 2020 thanks to COVID-19. Social distancing. Flatten the curve. Herd immunity. Here’s another that you may not have heard yet — Infodemic. That’s what the World Health Organization called all the misinformation about COVID-19. Misinformation is another word you may not know, though you probably know the […]
One of the first books that really got my son engaged in reading was Dog Man. With its funny storyline and accessible graphic format, kids of all ages love that zany half-man, half-dog police hero and his hilarious crew of friends and foes. Comics and graphic novels are often less popular with paren’ts and teachers […]
With much of summer still ahead and few organized activities available, you may be thinking of ways to keep your kids occupied. And given that we lost a big chunk of in-school learning this year, I'm guessing that you'll give bonus points for anything that’s even remotely educational. Without formal schooling over the last few […]
In the LGBTQ2S+ community, June is a time for celebrating, and its highlight is the Pride parade at the end of the month. However, this year we find ourselves in a changed world. The cancellation of Toronto’s traditional Pride celebrations is a huge loss. But we can still celebrate in smaller, more personal ways that […]
On Monday, January 27 the American Library Association named the winners of the prestigious Newbery and Caldecott Awards for children's books. Newbery Medal The John Newbery Medal is awarded annually to the author of the most distinguished contribution to children’s literature. This year, for the first time, the award was given to the author of […]
A few months ago, a family of young coyotes moved into my normally uneventful East York neighbourhood. (Shoutout Topham Park!) We live pretty close to a ravine, so it's not unusual for wildlife to pass through from time to time. But for whatever reason, this group seems to have decided to stay. Like many of […]
December 3, 2019, is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, which the United Nations has recognized since 1992. It seems that we are always celebrating some sort of special day, so what makes this one so important? Well firstly, because so many people have disabilities. Statistics Canada says that one in five Canadians has […]