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Halloween Roundup: 5 Spooky Reads to Give You a Fright
0 CommentsMany of us may no longer be dressing up and trick-or-treating around our local neighbourhoods, but that doesn’t mean we can’t still celebrate Halloween in t
Lore by Alexandra Bracken (480 pages)
Lore by Alexandra Bracken is a fast-paced story that puts a refreshing new twist on Greek mythology. After her family’s brutal murder, Lore Perseous escaped t
Let’s Write Together with NaNoWriMo!
Ever since I was little, books have held a special place in my heart. They provide an opportunity for an introvert like me to escape into a different world crea
Not Here to Be Liked by Michelle Quach (384 pages)
Eliza Quan is gearing up to assume the editor-in-chief position at TheWilloughby Bugle, her high school’s paper. Afterall, she spent her entire high school ca
Tired of Tradition this Thanksgiving
Looking for inspiration to upgrade your Thanksgiving menu? Wanting to show your creativity? Or maybe you're catering for vegans or vegetarians this year as we b
The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot by Marianne Cronin (347pages)
Lenni Pettersson and Margot Mccrae are both terminally ill patients at the Glasgow Princess Royal Hospital. The difference is that Lenni is 17-years-old and Mar
Curtis Carmichael, Author of Butterflies in the Trenches
Who is Curtis Carmichael? I met Curtis in 2010. I was in grade 10, he was in grade 11. A teacher pulled us together to brainstorm what forming a social jus
City of Shattered Light by Claire Winn (400 Pages)
Claire Winn gives us the story of Riven Hawthorne and Asa Almeida— an outlaw and an heiress who have everything to lose. City of Shattered Light is an action-
Feeling Good About Fall: 10 Activities for Self-Care
Ah, fall — the changing colours, cozy sweaters, warming soups, harvest time. I love this time of year. I know…for many people, it can be hard to say goodbye
The Woods Are Always Watching by Stephanie Perkins (240 pages)
Best friends Neena and Josie, two recent high school graduates from North Carolina, just wanted to get away together one last time before Neena leaves for colle
Love You, Love Your Hair
Over the past few years, I have been trying to reduce my reliance on single-use plastics to minimize my environmental impact. This has led me to seek out compan
Balancing Darkness with Humour and Hope: Kendare Blake Gets Real with her Writing Process
It’s official! The spooky month is here and Kendare Blake is here to deliver an eerie, bone-chilling tale that might just have you checking the darkest corner
Get creative with my favourite stationery items, this fall
Ever since I was a young child, I've had an immense love of stationery. I spent all my pocket money on coloured pens and boxes of brightly coloured paper. My fa
The Nature of Witches by Rachel Griffin (384 pages)
Clara is the first Everwitch in a generation, which means she’s the only witch whose powers are strong all year. The rest of her friends watch their powers wa
A Chat With Co-Authors Mikaella Clements and Onjuli Datta
I had the pleasure of sitting down with Onjuli Datta and Mikaella Clements, co-authors from Berlin who wrote The View Was Exhausting. For Mikaella, the dream wa
Hot Fall Roundup Reads: 5 YA Reads to Take You From Summer into Fall
This time of year is always pretty busy for me. As a teacher, I’m headed back to school which means a lot of planning, change in routine, and excitement. An
Check out these Fantastic Takeout Joints in NYC
Summer is finally here and we all deserve some time to exhale and make the most of it. With fluctuating Covid-19 restrictions still in place for many regions, t
