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We’re thrilled to be celebrating these incredible nominees for our English language programs at the #ForestofReading Festival this week. A big congratulations to all! Share the love and tag your favourite nominees!!!
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A BIG shoutout to our #ForestofReading Committees for all the work they do to make the program a success each year. Learn more about the impact these individuals make by visiting buff.ly/3UkEt7N #NVW2024 @ForestofReading
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Are you in the early stages of your career and looking for professional advice from a library staff member? All active OLA members are encouraged to apply for the Spring 2024 MentorMatch program! Mentee applications close February 21. Visit: bit.ly/4859VKD
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Without further ado, we are pleased to announce the Canadian books chosen for the 2024 #ForestofReading program. 🎉 There are so many incredible stories to dive into and we can’t wait for you to discover them all! Visit bit.ly/ForestNominees2024
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Drumroll, please! 🥁 This year’s Yellow Cedar Award goes to… Fred & Marjorie: A Doctor, a Dog, and the Discovery of Insulin written by Deborah Kerbel and Illustrated by Angela Poon!! What a win! @DeborahKerbel @owlkids
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Have you watched yesterday’s virtual ceremony?! We’re thrilled that the Blue Spruce Award goes to Are You a Cheeseburger? written and illustrated by Monica Arnaldo! Thanks to JK-Grade 2 students who voted for their fav #ForestofReading picture books @monicarnaldo @KTegenBooks
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Drum roll, please! The winner of the Silver Birch Express Award is Bear in the Family, written by Eric Walters and illustrated by Olga Barinova! A huge congratulations! 👏🏼 Thank you, readers, for voting and participating in #ForestofReading #IReadCanadian @EricRWalters @orcabook
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Love is in the air 💕
With some inspiration from the @susanverde and @peterhreynolds book I Am Love comes an adorable heart-shaped #puzzle! Design your very own in #FabMakerStudio and share it with someone you love.
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FREE PRESENTATIONS!! – at Burlington, Ontario
Attention #teachers, #librarians & families: Please support #IReadCanadian Day by signing up for our two FREE live-streamed events on November 2, which will feature an amazing group of Canadian authors! See the comment section for links to register.
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How are YOU making your mark on the world? Happy International Dot Day! Sept 15th! @DotClubConnect
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Congratulations to today’s winners! Thank you to all that tuned in for Day 1 of the #ForestofReading Awards! We want to recognize the major support from our sponsors & partners: Tinlids Inc., @cbcbooks & the Government of Canada. And a big shout out to our host @StandUpAli (1/3)
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Drum roll please🥁…The winner of the Blue Spruce Award is Harley the Hero written and illustrated by Peggy Collins! Congratulations and thank you to all the readers who participated in the #ForestofReading and voted! #IReadCanadian @peggysbooks @pajamapress1
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Celebrate Earth Day with these books that will inspire young readers to taken action and protect the planet.
#EarthDay #EarthDayBooks #EarthDayReads #EnvironmentalBooksforKids #NatureBooksforKids #Books4kids #raisingreaders #keepreading #picturebooks #kidlit #kidsbookstagram
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WATCH: Our BRAND-NEW #HeritageMinute about Chloe Cooley, an enslaved Black woman in Upper Canada, whose resistance led to Canada’s first legislation limiting slavery in 1793. #BlackHistoryMonth
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We're super excited to share the 2022 #ForestofReading nominated list! It’s full of amazing Canadian books in children lit. Don’t miss out for your child to expand their knowledge, meet new friends & have a school activity that involves creating learning! bit.ly/ForestNominees2022
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@SienaDPCDSB We are so proud of our wonderful grade 8 graduates. Congratulations! @DPCDSBSchools @misssouthdpcdsb @trusteeiannicca @tbrancalion78
