In Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry Potter's summer has been one of boredom and loneliness. He has received none of the letters promised by his friends Hermione Granger and Ronald Weasley. One night at the Dursley's, while being sent to his room for "bad behaviour", Harry is greeted by a small house…
Staff Review – Clytemnestra by Costanza Casati
She has dared much in life and paid the consequences each time. She has been called "proud," "savage," "single-minded," "mad with ambition," "a murderess." She has been called many things, but none of those matter. "It is the will of the gods," the priestess has told her all those years ago. "You will be despised…
A Brief History of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada | TBPL Research Blog
Content Warning: This post discusses the Residential School System in Canada. If you are a Survivor and need support, a national crisis line (the Residential School Survivor Support Line) is available 24 hours a day at 1-866-925-4419. In 2006, the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement between the government of Canada, The Assembly of First Nations…
YOUth Review: Avatar – The Way of Water directed by James Cameron
Avatar - The Way of Water directed by James Cameron is a follow-up to the first movie Avatar released in 2009 which featured Jake Sully, a man who, with the aid of Eywa, their deity, has turned into a permanent Na’vi. In Way of Water, Jake and his family - Neytiri, Neteyam, Lo’ak, Kiri and…
The Book Club Hub – Indigenous Fiction
Every month, a new set of book club titles will be highlighted in The Book Club Hub post. This month features fiction novels written by and featuring Indigenous peoples. TBPL has numerous stories by Indigenous authors in our collection, as well as our Book Club in a Bag options! Fiction written by Indigenous authors promises…
YOUth Review: Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone by J. K. Rowling
In Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone, Harry Potter isn't the average 11-year-old boy, as thought by many to be more of a weirdo at best. Living under the staircase of his aunt and uncle's house, Harry suffers from mistreatment from both his aunt and uncle alongside their son Dudley who is spoiled rotten until…
Staff Review – The Murder of Mr. Wickham by Claudia Gray
Jane Austen, the classic writer, is best known for her six novels, published between 1811 and 1817. Austen's novels have stood the test of time, as her novels explored themes and stories that writers would be able to relate to, even 200 years after they were written. Perhaps Austen's most famous novel is Pride and…
YOUth Review: Life of Pi by Yann Martel
Life of Pi by Yann Martel is about a boy named Pi who survives a shipwreck in the Pacific Ocean. He finds himself stranded on a lifeboat with some unusual companions, including a Bengal tiger named Richard Parker. To survive the hostile environment of the wide sea, Pi will need to rely on his cleverness…
The Enduring Legacy of Terry Fox | TBPL Research Blog
On April 12, 1980, a 21-year-old man with one healthy leg and a dream to raise awareness for cancer research set out from St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, on a continent-crossing marathon. Terry Fox would never complete his Marathon of Hope, but his legacy has inspired countless Canadians in their fight against cancer. The…
YOUth Review: They Both Die At The End by Adam Silvera
They Both Die at the End is a heart wrenching young adult novel by Adam Silvera. The book follows main characters Mateo Torrez and Rufus Emeterio over a twenty four hour time period after they are both contacted by the Death Cast, which is a service that calls people to notify them that they will…
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