In March we saw an increase in violence against Asian communities, both in Canada and the US. It feels like every way we turn there is ignorance, racism and hate focused on someone we care about. In my daily life, I work in a library, and while my role isn't focused on children, I love
Clockwise from top left: The Year of Witching | White as Milk, Red as Blood: The Forgotten Fairy Tales | Coraline, book and film | Rebecca, book, film and latest film adaptation | The Witches, book, film and latest adaptation | Inheritance | Perfume, book, film, and tv series | Vampires vs. the Bronx |
Well friends, my HP bookclub of 2 is a little behind on the reading, which has also delayed the reluctant movie marathon of 4, but I have finished the HP series. I was so into reading HP that I also read the Cursed Child screeplay (which is awful). I will do a review of the
We are officially into the latter half of 2020 and it's been wild thus far, likely only to get wilder! Unfortunately, I didn't accomplish as much reading as I would have liked. I'll also be returning to work full time (in a physical work space, as opposed to WFH), and I expect my body will
A lot has changed in the world, since I planned this post. If you're looking for a reading list to help you educate yourself in systemic racism and what it means to be an ally, you will find a link at the bottom of the post. Another month gone by and some more books have
Like most of Toronto, and the world, I've now been at home for nearly two months. In the beginning it was easy to feel as though this time away from work would be used productively. I certainly tried. Yet, as time goes on, it's harder to stay focused and remain positive or motivated. As such,
I'm a little behind on posting my Monthly Reads for the past two months -- as you can appreciate, it's been an unprecedented time with a global pandemic. Sadly, I only got through one title in February, but it was definitely a great read. You recall my review on Karina Yan Glaser's The Vanderbeekers of
Author: Karina Yan GlaserReading Level: Ages 9-12 The novel follows the five Vanderbeeker children in the weeks leading up to the New Year. Their landlord has decided not to renew their lease, and they must now pack up their belongings during the holiday season, and move out of their beloved home. Well the Vanderbeekers are