Are you excited for the new lineup of Red Cedar nominees? We are! The program officially launches in November, but you can get a head start on your reading. We have copies of all of these titles in our collection and you can find them in our catalogue. Continue reading Red Cedar Awards 2021
Compared to twenty years ago, we’ve come a long way in diverse representation! There’s always improvements to make, but now, we are starting to see people of every shape, colour, belief, gender, sexuality, and ability at the forefront of our stories. Here are a few diverse reads for you, if you’re looking for something new. They are all under a year old and have gotten a lot of positive attention! Continue reading #StaffPick: Diverse Reads
This week we have a really simple at-home activity for you that practices letter recognition and writing in a really fun way! Children love learning how to read and write and often the first words or letters they recognize are those of their own name. This activity allows the child to know what the word says, see how it looks, and work on the recognition of letters, all while having fun! Continue reading Literacy at Home: Name Tracing
Our Grade 3 VIP Library Card Campaign is back for it’s fourth year, and we are inviting all students in Grade 3 to take part! Continue reading Grade 3s are VIPs at the Thompson-Nicola Regional Library
Check out this latest #staffpick from Andree! Continue reading #Staffpick: The Buried Book: the loss and rediscovery of the great Epic of Gilgamesh by David Damrosch
Between the ages of 2 and 3, children usually hit a developmental stage where they want to hear the same story over and over and over again. While it’s exciting to see them reaching this stage (their literacy is developing!) it can be a bit tiring if you’re the one repeating the same story for the umpteenth time. Here’s are four great ways to add some variety into your reading while still supporting your child’s literacy development. Continue reading Literacy at Home: Retelling a Story
Do you ever find yourself picking up your phone and mindlessly scrolling Instagram? Meanwhile, accomplishing your Goodreads reading goal is looking less and less likely. It can feel disheartening when you’re not being as productive as the people posting constant homemade bread pictures on Facebook. With these tips, you can overcome that reading slump and get back on track. Continue reading How to Overcome a Reading Slump
Do you ever wonder how much reading you actually do?There are many ways to track your reading habits, and different styles work for different people. Lets take a look at how you can measure your reading and different tracking methods. Continue reading Ways to Track Reading
There are lots of things to worry about when you are a new parent, but you don’t have to worry about how to get your child started on their literacy journey! If you have a new baby, we have a Books for BC Babies bag for you. Continue reading Literacy at Home: Books for BC Babies Bag
Even though we’re not able to go on exciting international adventures, we can still celebrate the remainder of summer from the comfort of our homes. Give yourself a day (or even just an hour) to relax by following some of our staycation tips! Continue reading Reading Staycation
