Written by Eleanor Surridge It’s been a pleasure for me to return to my roots and seek out recent YA Canadian Literature. In some ways, the writing that is coming out of Canada is similar to what we’re seeing from the US and the UK but, like Canada itself, the stories are distinct, infused with … Continue reading #INTYALITMONTH: YA CanLit in English: some award-winners, some publishers, and a resource
#INTYALITMONTH: Seeing Science in Translation
Written by Angela Erickson My Early Skepticism I’ve been thinking a lot about graphic novels lately. As a former Head of Middle School English, the teachers in my department and I often struggled to get students to move from graphic novels to traditional novels. And to be fair, there’s research suggesting that graphic novels cultivate … Continue reading #INTYALITMONTH: Seeing Science in Translation
# WorldKidLit Wednesday: My Body in Pieces
Each day I focus on finding fault with my body, one piece at a time. In this poignant, personal graphic memoir for ages 14+, author/illustrator Marie-Noëlle Hébert shares her struggles with body image. The memoir opens with her aged 20, living alone in an empty apartment, admitting to her mom that she’s not doing too … Continue reading # WorldKidLit Wednesday: My Body in Pieces
Global Literature in Libraries Initiative 