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This is Your Brain on Stereotypes Grades 5 & 6 students had the privilege of hearing local author Tanya Lloyd Kyi speak at the recent Vancouver Writer's Festival. If you missed this excellent presentation on stereotyping, check it out on YouTube. Her children's book of the same name has just been released. video.link/w/Xontb |
Fatty LegsFatty Legs in the true story of Margaret Olemaun Pokiak Fenton , the brave and feisty 8 year old who shares her experiences of living at residential school.
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Writer's Festival: Fatty Legs On Courage & BraveryChristy Jordan-Fenton and Margaret Olemaun Pokiak-Fenton spoke at the Vancouver Writer's Festival of courage and bravery.
"In this commemorative and celebrative event, young readers can experience this British Columbia Library Association favourite—and learn the value of standing up for themselves, and others, in the face of prejudice. Warm, vulnerable, and an important pair of voices in respecting protocols for survivors, Margaret Olemaun Pokiak-Fenton and Christy Jordan-Fenton will provide a welcoming, powerful experience for students, young readers and fans of the original edition alike." video.link/w/uzotb |
Kenneth OppelKenneth Oppel shared his inspiration for writing the suspenseful trilogy Bloom, Hatch and Thrive. This action=packed series is sure to keep our older students on the edge of their seats.
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