International Literacy Day, observed worldwide on Sept. 8, highlights literacy as a fundamental human right and a foundation for building more inclusive, just and sustainable societies. Explore our curated booklist to celebrate the power of literacy.
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Join the Celebration: 100 Years of the Murney Tower Museum
Celebrate 100 years of the Murney Tower Museum with a reading of The Time-Travelling Adventures of Mr. Murney. Enjoy crafts, snacks and fun for all ages!
National Indigenous History Month: a reading list
Join us this June as we honour and appreciate Indigenous history, heritage, resilience, and diversity. Discover powerful narratives, insightful memoirs, and thought-provoking works that shed light on the extraordinary contributions and experiences of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities.
Enthralling tales of dark academia
Dark academia: the newest popular genre involving gothic and mercurial stories that generally take place within the confines of an esteemed university or boarding school, where intrigue and mystery await at every turn.
The International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia: a reading list
The International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) is a global campaign to raise awareness about the ongoing discrimination, violence and marginalization faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and intersex people and all of those with diverse sexual orientations, gender identities or expression, and sex characteristics.
Celebrate diversity and advocate for the rights of 2SLGBTQIA+ people by combating homophobia, transphobia and biphobia.
Learn about IDAHOBIT on It Gets Better Canada's website or May17.org.