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International Women’s Day — Fave Femmes

Posted on March 6, 2020

Three cheers for the literary heroines and strong female leads who inspire us at Calgary Reads! Here are just a handful of our favourite femmes from Children's Literature: Charlotte from Charlotte’s Web by E. B. White "Charlotte has [...]

From the Shelf of the CEO

Posted on February 5, 2020February 7, 2020

Steacy shares some of the Picture Books that are current favourites in her office! Strong themes of persistence, resilience, and overcoming obstacles abound... The Smallest Girl in the Smallest Grade Written By: Justin [...]

50 Books to Celebrate the Moon Landing

Posted on July 19, 2019July 19, 2019

The beauty of the night sky is an enduring sight. Night after night, the moon reveals itself, re-capturing our imaginations, and inspiring all ages to dream. A child's natural curiosity towards space often starts with the moon. What’s that, out [...]

Golden Rules: Children’s Books About Kindness

Posted on February 5, 2019February 5, 2019

Guest Blogger, Anne Logan There's no question that kids benefit from being read to. From birth to adulthood, being read aloud to is a wonderful experience that everyone should enjoy on a regular basis, why do you think audiobooks are so popular? [...]

Protected: Book List: Reviews & Our Top Summer Read Aloud For Families

Posted on July 23, 2018July 23, 2018

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Book List: The Indigenous Collection

Posted on June 5, 2018June 6, 2018

Like many cultures, Indigenous people use storytelling as a way to share customs, history and heritage. As they explored their land, storytelling became an important tool. It was used to pass down traditions, such as local customs, how to live off [...]

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