CBCbooks.ca 100 Young Adult Books that make you proud to be Canadian

Did you know that CBCbooks has a number of book lists? I did not, and spotted this years list of 100 Young Adult books . I printed off this list and checked it against my collection. There are ELEVEN of our book club books on this list from the past years. We pick good novels!

Oath Breaker's Shadow

Here is a video of Amy McCulloch speaking about and reading from her novel Oath Breaker's Shadow. Enjoy.

Final Word 2016

75 more days until you join us at DCHS for the 

FINAL WORD 2016!

I know that seems like a long time, but time flies! There are lots of things to fill this time up quickly, EXAMS, new semesters, March Break and Easter! I hope you are enjoying reading the books on this years list. This years guest author is Ted Staunton!

Since his 1983 debut with Puddleman, one of Canada’s most perennially popular picture books, Ted Staunton has been entertaining readers of all ages with funny and perceptive stories of childhood, teen, and family life in many books.

He has been nominated for many awards, including the Silver Birch, Red Maple, Hackmatack and Arthur Ellis awards and is the winner of the 2014 John Spray Mystery Award for his YA novel Who I’m Not(see below).

Trained as a teacher, Ted is also a speaker, performer, and workshop leader in schools, libraries and venues across Canada. 

As well, Ted teaches the Writing for Children courses at George Brown College and the Haliburton School of the Arts. Since 2010, as a volunteer with CODE Canada, he has also travelled to Ethiopia several times to work with English language writers and editors for young people there.

When not writing, Ted likes to perform with the MAPLE LEAF CHAMPIONS JUG BAND. (He brings his guitar and banjo to school presentations as well.) He also enjoys running, reading and listening to music. Ted and his family live in Port Hope, Ontario.

Who I'm Not

Winner of the 2014 Td / CCBC John Spray Mystery Award

Finalist for the 2014 Arthur Ellis Award

Finalist, 2014 BC Stellar Teen Choice Award

(Orca Books) Trying to dodge trouble, a teen con artist lands in the midst of it when he claims to be a long missing child from Ontario and is accepted by his new “family”. Part mystery thriller, part black comedy, Who I’m Not wrestles with the key question for us all: identity.

“…takes off like a rocket and continues its upward trajectory right to the very last page...This book is a knockout, and that’s no con.” –Quill & Quire, starred review

“Readers aren’t sure whether or not they can trust the main character and that makes the journey all the more exhilarating…Breathless, fast paced fun.” –Kirkus Reviews

“Reluctant readers will be receptive to this gripping tale about identity and resilience, written in clear language. –School Library Journal