As a kids’ author, I thought I had seen everything until the Silver Birch Express ceremony. With twenty-five years of school presentations under my belt, I’ve met kids who sheepishly whispered that they liked my books, brash kids who boldly told me they hated reading and everyone in between.
The Ontario Library Association (OLA)’s new Strategic Plan (2025–2028) brings renewed energy and focus to the entire library sector — and for members of the Ontario School Library Association (OSLA), it’s a meaningful call to action. Whether you’re a teacher-librarian or library technician, this plan speaks directly to the challenges you’re facing — and offers a path forward.
The increase in the enjoyment level of an activity is proportional to the increase of freedom you give children to show up as themselves. If you work with young learners, then you know the challenge: keeping kids engaged, focused and genuinely connected to stories.
Date Date of event Location Place Event Type typpe Registration Date of Registration Fee $$$ Website Register Event Description Upcoming Events Conference May 7, 2025 Event 1 May 7, 2025 CANSCAIP: School Library Heroes April 16, 2025 Past Events List of past events?
Date Date of event Location Place Event Type typpe Registration Date of Registration Fee $$$ Website Register Event Description Upcoming Events Elementor #24054 May 7, 2025 CANSCAIP: School Library Heroes April 16, 2025 James Saunders: School Library Hero April 16, 2025 Past Events List of past events?
The Canadian Society of Children’s Authors, Illustrators and Performers (CANSCAIP) is a not-for-profit national arts service organization founded in 1977. It offers professional development, promotion and support to many children and teen authors, illustrators and performers.
The first time I had the pleasure of meeting Maria Martella was at a conference in Toronto a few years ago. I can’t recall if it was Reading for the Love of It or the OLA Super Conference, but in all likelihood, it was both.
James Saunders: School Library Hero Danny Neville After many years of hearing about James Saunders, I finally had the pleasure of meeting him in person at this year’s OLA Super Conference. If you ask anyone in School Library Land who their library heroes are, James’ name will certainly come up. He is a huge supporter …
A New Author Talks Series Launches at Brampton Library Brampton Library is pleased to collaborate with the Festival of Literary Diversity (FOLD) in its new Author Talks Series, utilizing long lead and shared promotional tactics to promote attendance and encourage borrowing.At its first event, the Library welcomed popular YA author Farah Heron to the Cyril …
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Whitby Public Library’s 3D Printers Ignite a Local Designer’s Passion PHOTO: Louis Hébert stands in front of his 3D printing display at the Whitby Central Library. Louis Hébert was hooked. As soon as he tried one of the 3D printers in the Discovery Zone at the Whitby Central Library, it sparked something in his creative …
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