Annotation: Readers will be inspired by the fascinating stories of these trailblazing women that lived and worked in British Columbia. Through their great determination, hard work and sacrifices, they each left their indelible marks on our province’s history and culture. Imagine what great things you can accomplish with your life to make a difference in …
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Let the voting begin. That is begin May 1 and end May 15! You will find the voting forms under Resources – Voting. The links will be made live at 11:59 pm April 30!
With the 2016 Red Cedar Gala just around the corner, we’re taking a look back at some of the highlights from the 2015 Red Cedar Gala! From fantastic guest speakers to yummy treats, last year’s gala had something for everybody. We can’t wait for this year’s gala! Stay tuned to the Red Cedar blog for …
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AND IT IS ALMOST TIME TO VOTE! The time has come! Voting for the Red Cedar Book Award takes place May 1 – 31. Enter you fiction and non-fiction choices using our online forms on our website at www.redcedaraward.ca Results will be released June 3.
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It is time to start voting for your favourite Red Cedar Award book(s)! Voting runs from May 1 – 31, 2023 and all you need to do is go to (well, also read the great Canadian Red Cedar Award titles too!) https://www.redcedaraward.ca/
In 1996, when the YRCABC came into existence, it had 3 goals: Encourage students in grades 4-7 to read more Create an awareness of Canadian books and authors Develop children’s ability to judge published works The YRCABC strategic plan has evolved to include currently both the Society and the Award but we still …
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Directors President Marilyn MacPherson Marilyn is a librarian with a passion for developing children’s literacy and promoting Canadian Kidlit. As a school trustee in Jasper, Alberta, Marilyn founded a writer-in residence program which introduced kids and the community to local authors like Jan Truss, W. O. Mitchell, and Rudy Wiebe. In her free time, …
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Annotation: Toronto’s historic Gibraltar Point Lighthouse is the scene of this chilling and fast moving ghost story. Gabe has his first summer job spinning tale of Rebecca Strand’s tragic death for tourists, who eat it up! But of course, it’s all a show. That is, until Rebecca awakens and reveals her murderer, the evil spirit …
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