May 27, 2021
May is Asian Heritage Month—an annual opportunity to celebrate the achievements of Asian Canadians, and recognize how far we still have to go in the fight against anti-Asian racism and discrimination.
This year’s Asian Heritage month theme is “Recognition, Resilience, and Go to full post …read more
May 11, 2021
May 9-15 is Children’s Book Week—our annual reminder of the important role that books and literature play in shaping the next generation of leaders! We turn to books to introduce children to difficult topics, to teach them empathy and kindness, and Go to full post …read more
February 17, 2021
I Read Canadian is a national day of celebration of Canadian books for young people. It’s a day to celebrate the richness, diversity, and breadth of local literature — and a chance to challenge your fellow book people to dedicate just Go to full post …read more
February 12, 2021
Family Day is a rich time for stories and reading, and there is no better time to explore BC offerings for the young.
While Family Day in BC is still relatively new, perhaps we can adopt the Icelandic tradition “Jolabokaflod”—which translates Go to full post …read more
February 2, 2021
February is Black History Month, and while the histories and mythologies of Black culture we collectively observe are frequently US-centric, Black Canadians have their own powerful legacy. From the cultural hub of Hogan’s Alley in Vancouver to the Black Loyalists who Go to full post …read more
October 10, 2020
How do we get our children ready for conversations about difficult or even painful topics? Books can help make it easier to approach these tricky subjects with kids. Vibrant, exciting stories can help them understand what’s going on in their own Go to full post …read more
August 7, 2020
How do we approach talking to children about complex topics like social justice? We turn to books of course! Rife with beautiful illustrations and rhythmic stories that are easy to follow, children’s books are the perfect way to introduce kids to Go to full post …read more
November 28, 2019
The second instalment of Read Local BC’s nine-part gift guide series.Go to full post …read more
March 11, 2019
An appreciation for the distinctive work of Vancouver-based artist and illustrator Julie FlettGo to full post …read more
November 22, 2018
Whether you’re scrambling to find a last-minute gift for a niece or nephew, or simply looking to read something lighthearted yourself, these whimsical kids books are the perfect fit for the holidays.Go to full post …read more
May 2, 2018
The Western Canada Jewish Book Awards celebrate excellence in writing on Jewish themes and subjects by authors in Western Canada.Go to full post …read more
December 22, 2017
Speaking Our Truth: A Journey of Reconciliation by Monique Gray Smith (Orca Book Publishers) teaches young readers about the lives of Survivors of the Residential School system and the lack of understanding of the historical and current impact of those schools. Go to full post …read more