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In too deep by Matt Bobkin,
Monopoly X by Philip Orbanes,
Fetishized by Kaila Yu, (1979-)
The genius of Israel by Dan Senor,
Stitch it, don't ditch it by Mary V. Morton
The aviator and the showman by Laurie Gwen Shapiro,
Are you mad at me? by Meg Josephson,
The carb reset by Harley Pasternak,
The man who would be king by Karen Elliott House,
Homework by Geoff Dyer,
Hunger by Susan Musgrave,
Blood harmony by Barry Mazor,
Smartphone nation by Kaitlyn Regehr,
The afterlife of Malcolm X by Mark Whitaker,
Life-changing salads by Danielle Brown
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Programs, Events, Services and Recommendations

The Isabel Turner Branch will be temporarily closed starting Fall 2024 for renovations. During this time, we’ll be temporarily moving to the Cataraqui Centre.  Get updates here.

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Library Kiosk at kingston secondary school

Enjoy expanded service in the Kingscourt neighbourhood with the Library Kiosk at Kingston Secondary School.

Books overlaid across a stone memorial reading 1945. Text reads Learn about VJ Day.

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A Victory Over Japan Day reading list

September 2 is Victory Over Japan Day (VJ Day). Following the atomic devastation at Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan announced its surrender on August 15, 1945, and signed the formal surrender document on September 2. VJ Day marks the official end of World War II, the most cataclysmic conflict in human history. Learn more about this pivotal event's era by exploring KFPL's related titles. 

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Three children sit side by side at a desk, sharing a book. A light pink box with bright pink writing reads Understanding the Science of Reading.

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Understand the science of reading with these books

KFPL supports the findings of the OHRC Right to Read inquiry, and evidence-based science of reading (SOR). We have a growing collection of decodable readers for kids, and SOR resource titles for adults.

“Structured Literacy, delivered effectively, equips teachers to teach reading and adequate writing to ALL their students. It is a no-fail approach.” - Lyn Stone

In addition to Lyn Stone's book, Reading for Life, we recommend the following SOR resource books for educators, parents, and caregivers.

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