Review by Fariha, age 17, Albert Campbell Youth Advisory Group member This duology is nothing short of incredible and finishing it has rendered me speechless. I love high fantasy so much and the world in Strange the Dreamer is truly so different from the others I’ve encountered. I'm in awe of this world, this concept, […]
Teen volunteers in the Barbara Frum Youth Advisory Group really know their neighbourhood – and they know good food with great value. They've rounded up their top ten places to go if you're in the area. United Bakers (try the pea soup, fries, massive cookie!). Pizza Hut (a Ledbury Park School prime spot). Gryfe’s Bagel Bakery (Can’t […]
Review by: Youth Advisory Group volunteers Zahra and RumaisaBranch: Lilian H. SmithName of the program: Silk ScreeningPresenter: Kingi An artist named Kingi came and taught us to silkscreen different type of fabrics and clothes. It’s a very easy process with various steps. Draw something of your liking, preferably using a black sharpie. Prepare your screen by […]
Review by: Helen L, 15, member of Leaside branch Youth Advisory Group I really enjoyed reading this book. Some of the dialogues between characters were genuine and entertaining, and the characters' personalities are distinctive. Sometimes I feel they are not just the characters in the author's mind but the people in real life. If I […]
Review by: Ryan K, 14, member of Leaside branch Youth Advisory Group After everyone in her family became supers, Bell is expected by everyone to become a Super of her own. When Bell fails to become a Super on recruitment Day, Bell is discouraged that she would not get powers. A villain from The Counter […]
Review by: Ryan Khandaker, 14, member of Leaside branch Youth Advisory Group. After everyone in her family became supers, Bell is expected by everyone to become a Super of her own. When Bell fails to become a Super on recruitment Day, Bell is discouraged that she would not get powers. A villain from The Counter […]
Review by: Jenny, 15, member of Leaside branch Youth Advisory Group. This story takes place in Madeline Whittier’s house in Los Angeles, California. Her house is filled with pure white furniture and white walls, making her large collection of books the only thing that stands out. Madeline is a typical teenager, at first glance, except […]
Review by: John, 16, member of Leaside branch Youth Advisory Group. Amazing Spider-Man Vol 1: The Parker Luck tells us the very interesting story of how Peter Parker, an energetic and funny man, returns to being Spider-Man after being mind swapped with one of his enemies, Doctor Octopus. Not only must Spider-Man regulate what Doctor […]
Review by Sameen, age 15, member of Leaside branch Youth Advisory Group On the second Sabbat of Twelfthmoon, in the city of Weep, a girl fell from the sky. If I had to describe Laini Taylor's "Strange the Dreamer" in one word, I would call it entrancing. Not only can’the premise and plot teleport you […]
Review by: Susan, 13, member of Leaside branch Youth Advisory Group. From the very first page, I was met with romance, fantasy and breathtaking intensity. This story carries sadness, hope, joy and love. It showed me the importance of one’s country and the value of love and how much it can cloud your decision making […]