We are dedicated to bringing the best and brightest books to our library collections. Here are some picture books we are really excited about that will be hitting shelves soon. Additionally, all are available as ebooks. The Big House and the Little House by Yoshi Ueno, illustrated by Emiko Fujishima (ages 3-5) Little Mouse […]
In 1946, Viola Desmond challenged racial segregation in Canada simply by sitting down to watch a movie. Seventy-five years later, as the fight against anti-Black racism continues, we remember this strong Black woman not just for what she did but for who she was. Meet Viola Desmond by Elizabeth MacLeod (Scholastic Canada Biography) On November 8, […]
Lately, picture books about embracing differences have been abundant. These books encourage kids to accept differences in others and be comfortable with being different themselves. Below we have compiled some of the best representations of these books. They are arranged in order of their intended audience, with books for younger children listed first. While important, […]
We are dedicated to bringing the creepiest and most chilling books to our library collections! Here are some picture books we are really horrified about that will be hitting shelves soon. Most are also available as eBooks. In honour of two authors who have written more than a couple of terrifying tombs, I mean tomes, […]
Spirit Day, which takes place on October 21, 2021, is celebrated every year on the third Thursday in October. It is a day to stand in support with 2SLGBTQ+ youth and to speak out against bullying. With GLAAD leading the way, Spirit Day has become a worldwide campaign supported by millions, including multinational corporations, organizations […]
October is Learning Disabilities Awareness Month. Learning Disabilities (LDs) are hard to measure, but statistics show that 2 to 10% of Canadians have one. It is the second most common disability in youth, following only mental illness. While there are many different types of learning disabilities, the focus of this post is reading disabilities. Dyslexia […]
We are dedicated to bringing the best and brightest books to our library collections. Here are some picture books we are really excited about that will be hitting shelves soon. Most are also available as eBooks. Bathe the Cat by Alice B. McGinty, illustrated by David Roberts (ages 3-5) It's cleaning day for everyone since […]
Great news! Toronto Public Library is happy to announce that all outstanding overdue and holds-not-picked-up fines on children cards have been waived. During the pandemic, we have not been charging fines on any cards, and going forward and on a permanent basis, TPL will not charge overdue fines on materials checked out on children’s cards. […]
According to its official website, World Letter Writing Day was created in 2014 by Richard Simpkin. On September 1 each year, everyone is encouraged to pick up a pen or pencil and some paper and write someone a letter. Dear Dragon by Josh Funk (ages 4-7) With so many ways to communicate via technology, it […]
We are dedicated to bringing the best and brightest books to our library collections. Here are some picture books we are really excited about that have just hit our shelves. Additionally, all are available as ebooks. Best Day Ever! by Marilyn Singer, illustrated by Leah Nixon (ages 4-7) Have you ever had a good day […]