Truth and Reconciliation
January 30, 2017 |
Happy Monday all! I’m having a hard time believing it’s almost February. 2017 has barely begun, but the time is flying by! One of my resolutions...
40 Years on Milestones at the CCBC
January 17, 2017 |
Hi there, Here is an interesting snapshot of the last 40 years at the CCBC! 40 Years on Milestones at the CCBC Saffron
Dewey Divas Spring 2017
January 16, 2017 |
Hello everyone, Here is Saffron’s spring 2017 Dewey Divas adult and kids lists! Check them out here: Spring 2017 Adult List and Spring 2017 Kids List. Tamara
MLK Day Suggested Reading
January 16, 2017 |
Today we celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr.’s incredible life and legacy. If you are looking for the perfect read today may I suggest Michael Eric Dyson’s Tears We Cannot...
Sneak Peek: Toronto Gift Fair
January 9, 2017 |
Hello people of 2017! Are you feeling fresh and rejuvenated for the New Year or are you feeling sluggish and starting to look like one of the...
New Year, New You
January 2, 2017 |
At the end of each year, I always make grand plans about the things I will achieve in the coming twelve months. Some are more achievable (in...
Happy Holidays!
December 19, 2016 |
Season’s greetings! December is one of my favourite times of year. Here in Vancouver it tends to be cold, dark, and wet (this year it’s coldER, dark,...
Becoming Unbecoming
November 28, 2016 |
With the unimaginable results of the US election forcing the world to look into where things went so incredibly wrong, it’s ever-so much more pressing to focus...
Jolly Ol’ England, Here I Come!
November 21, 2016 |
It feels a little early to be thinking about, especially since we are in the middle of our conference for Spring 2017, but winter holidays are coming...
What to Do?
November 14, 2016 |
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past 18 months, you know what’s going on in the US these days. After a few comforting glasses...
Dewey Divas Winter 2017 Adult and Kids Lists
November 7, 2016 | Hello everyone, Here are the much anticipated winter 2017 Dewey Divas adult and kids lists from Saffron. Check them out here: Winter 2017 Adult List and Winter 2017...
Montreal Book Fair
November 7, 2016 |
This is Jenny reporting from the Montreal Book Fair. This week I’ll be talking all things books and gift with some fantastic booksellers. I hope to get...
Publisher Resources for Teachers and Libraries
October 27, 2016 |
Hi there, We’d like to share our list of our publisher links to all the great materials that our lines offer to teachers and librarians. Please check...
Top 100 Books for Elementary Schools
October 12, 2016 |
Hi there, The Dewey Divas and Dudes have done it again! In their never-ending quest to get the word out about the best books out there they...
Iceland!
June 24, 2016 |
Hi guys! Last week away and I’m here: or here: or here: If I’m stuck in an ice tunnel can someone please come get...
Frog and Toad
June 20, 2016 |
Just a short post today, because I wanted to remind everyone of this fantastic piece that came out a few weeks ago: “FROG AND TOAD”: AN AMPHIBIOUS CELEBRATION...
London!
June 16, 2016 |
Hi guys, I am sorry-not-sorry to say that I am in London right now and cannot fill you in on what’s happening this week at the Ampersand...
Sidney by the Sea
June 13, 2016 |
Hello from beautiful Sidney BC! I’m here with Lorna and Dani for the BC bookfair, and we’re enjoying our stay in lovely Sidney. It’s a lovely seaside...
What to read?!
June 9, 2016 |
Hi guys, The past two weeks have basically just been about planning/dreaming/anticipating my trip to Europe. Last night I put aside some time to go through my...
World Oceans Day
June 8, 2016 |
Happy World Oceans Day! I have always been fascinated by the ocean, especially the fascinating creatures living in it. Like this charming little fella: For those who, like...