With the summer break finally here, we may be reveling in the freedom of not having to read books, specifically classics, for our English courses. While the arduous task of having to write analytical essays on these types of books, and their sometimes archaic language, might make them seem less appealing, I firmly believe classics…
With extra time on our hands because of quarantine, we are all in need of some form of entertainment to spice up our lives. Yet, despite all the options available, I, like many others, still struggle to find a good book to read. So, here I present to you 5 fascinating & unique books, that…
Let’s face it. Studying is a big part of everyone’s life, whether it be in high school or beyond. As a freshman in high school, I won’t say I have a lot of experience, but I will share a couple of study hacks that I’ve found to be effective throughout my academic journey. Finding your…
Over this past year, the pandemic has affected all of our lives greatly. While it did bring about some negative consequences, there is also a brighter outlook to this challenging year. For one, we have been given an abundance of time that is valuable in this fast-paced world. In my experience, I found that I…
Once again, most of the Calgary student population is back to online school. I usually lose a lot of motivation at home, and it is very easy to feel down about yourself. That is why I want to share some of my favorite self-help books that I have, currently am, or want to read in…
Perhaps one of the most important skills anyone can develop is effective reading. Whether it’s a novel or a news article, effective reading helps us get what we’re looking for from what we read. It allows us to become better-informed individuals or simply enjoy a piece of literature. An effective reader acquires insight into what…
Welcome to your local YAA bloggers, Estelle Kim and Iliana Cutten’s Blog of the Month! As a dynamic duo since junior high, we have opened up our new YAA blog content, K&C Corner, to share our recommendations and offbeat thoughts. Each month we will share with you our monthly obsessions in a variety of alternating…
Monstress is a serial graphic novel written by Marjorie Liu and illustrated by Sana Takeda, following the story of teenage girl Maika Halfwolf in what is described as “an alternate, matriarchal 1900s Asia brimming with arcane dangers” and on the brink of a species war. Since its release, it has garnered widespread praise from…
By: Vidhisha Wagle 1. To Kill A Mockingbird To Kill A Mockingbird is one the applicable books of literature everyone should read. This book is still applicable to current events that happen around us. It’s relatable as the characters in the book are going through school and they are still finding out how the world…
If you are bored or if you are looking for great books to read, try picking up the Lorien Legacies series. There are seven novels and fifteen novellas in total. The novellas give context to the events that happened in the seven novels. Pittacus, the author, combined 3 novellas in one book, so that gives…
Netflix is an American media services provider that has a high number of users. Having several different movies and t.v shows in several different languages it wasn’t a surprise when Netflix slowly started adding more and more animes as well. Netflix started to add in mainstream animes such as Naruto, Bleach, Fairy tail, Fullmetal Alchemist,…
On November 1st, 2018, the new installment of the Calgary Public Library (CPL) system just opened: the new Central Library. This library has been under construction since 2013, and 5 years later, it is the flagship branch of the CPL. Its address is 800 3 Street SE, but it is hard to miss if you’re passing…
A library. A place of books, research and education. But, perhaps, more essentially, a place of enlightenment, refuge and joy.
As the school year rolls around, it is important to have the essentials for back to school. Heres everything you need in your backpack to be prepared for the school year. Do you have everything? 1. Binders Having binders to store loose papers, homework and assignments will help you to stay on top of…
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