Transitioning between grade levels is easy for some students, but for many others, like recent high school graduates, the change can be difficult. Graduates might feel a rush of excitement, as well as anxiety, before the start of a new school year at college or university. Being aware of these emotions involves understanding one’s feelings, … Continue reading Writing Prompts to Guide You Through Life’s Big Changes
Fun Books to Read over the Summer Holiday
Summer is here and school is out, which means students get to relax, sleep in, and make fun memories with families and friends. Many students want to be able to read fiction books over the summer, so independent reading time is the perfect opportunity to do so. In this post, I’ll highlight some excellent books … Continue reading Fun Books to Read over the Summer Holiday
Our Latest Favorite LGBTQIA+ Books
LGTBQIA Pride Month is celebrated every year in June, and it honours a pivotal moment in the Gay Liberation Movement: the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan, New York City. Today, millions of people gather at marches and carnivals across the world to celebrate LGTBQIA+ rights and contribute to greater visibility and equality for the community. … Continue reading Our Latest Favorite LGBTQIA+ Books
Must-Read Books by Awesome Asian Authors
May is Asian Heritage Month in Canada, a time “to celebrate the contributions that Canadians of Asian descent have made, and continue to make, to Canada’s growth and prosperity” (Government of Canada, 2022). Though we commemorate the achievements of communities of Asian descent this month, it’s important to note the significant contributions they have made … Continue reading Must-Read Books by Awesome Asian Authors
Why Studying History is Essential in Our Lives
Many students ask why History is important to an English student. History is essential to our learning, because it helps us understand how our past has shaped worldwide events and continues to do so between societies around the world. When we study both languages together, we “reunite two fields of learning (stories written in the … Continue reading Why Studying History is Essential in Our Lives
Books by Women for Girls & Women
March 8th marks International Women’s Day, a global event celebrating women’s social, cultural, political, and economic achievements. What started as a call-to-action for women’s equality across labor movements has now evolved into a universal mission to forge women’s rights. As we honor this special day, let’s curl up with some diverse, powerful, and inspiring books … Continue reading Books by Women for Girls & Women
The Literary Tutor 