Insha’Allah (إن شاء الله)—a word that carried so much mystery and frustration for me as a child. Every time I asked an adult in my...

Starting the New Year with a powerful read! “No Place Like Home” by James Bird is a compelling middle-grade novel that tackles important...

Big Tree by Brian Selznick 
Reading this book was an unforgettable journey—both as a teacher and as someone who believes in the...

A Stone is a Story by Leslie Barnard Booth This beautifully written book takes us on a poetic journey through the life of a stone—a story...

Our Incredible Library Book—and the Wonderful Journeys It Took” by Caroline Crowe, illustrated by John Joseph, is a heartfelt reminder of...

“Yoshi, Sea Turtle Genius” by Lynne Cox 🐢 As a teacher, there’s something incredibly special about finding a book that sparks curiosity,...

Olive doesn’t make art like anyone around her.” And you know what? She doesn’t care—and that’s exactly why I love this book! Oh, Olive!...

As a teacher, the holidays are such a special time—both to recharge and to reflect. This year, I stumbled upon a gem of a book that feels...

Hidden Hope: How a Toy and a Hero Saved Lives During the Holocaust by Elisa Boxer, illustrated by Amy June Bates Have you ever stumbled...

When Grandmas Cook by Margot Mustich, beautifully illustrated by Alette Straathof, is more than a picture book – it’s a heartfelt journey...

Reflection on Awe and Togetherness I recently read “A Few Beautiful Minutes: Experiencing a Solar Eclipse” by Kate Allen Fox, with...

I Lived Inside a Whale” by Xin Li has been sitting with me long after I closed its pages. It’s one of those stories that reaches into...

The Most Anticipated Book of the Year is Here! 🌟 There’s nothing better than Sunday morning breakfast with a book like this. Have you...

Christmas is just around the corner, and while I missed reading “A City Full of Santas” by Joanna Ho to my Grade 3 class this year, I...

Santa’s First Christmas” by Mac Barnett and Sydney Smith is here to sprinkle some festive magic on your bookshelf! This adorable story...

Winter Break Read: Courageous Conversations About Race by Glenn E. Singleton After hearing about this book at the NCTE conference, I knew...

I absolutely love books that celebrate name identity, and Joyful Song: A Naming Story by Lesléa Newman and Susan Gal is such a gem. It’s...

Mr. Shameer, this book is SO you!” My Grade 3 kids couldn’t stop giggling as we read I Want to Read All the Books by Debbie Ridpath Ohi...

The House Without Lights: A glowing celebration of joy, warmth, and home By Reem Faruqi and Nadia Alam
Reem Faruqi has done it again! Her...

Between Words: A Friendship Tale by Saki Tanaka has become a cherished book in both my home and my classroom. As a parent, I see my kids...