When paper meets pen, the potential and possibilities are limitless. The power of a single pen explores the boundless capabilities of my curiosity, as I write big ideas on little pieces of paper. These ideas are often my version of the truth, of how life works, but never have I truly encountered the truth. The…
This past summer at SHAD Waterloo, I got the chance to meet Sam Buer. Sam has gotten a couple of his stories published in a book titled, “Sci-Fi From the Rock.” The following are his answers to the questions in regards to publishing his works as a teen: 1. When did you decide to become a writer?…
As the weather shifts from balmy to chilly, we find ourselves being locked away from the outdoors. Being lazy teenagers, we decide to binge watch a show on Netflix. However, after the show is over we find that we have no purpose in life, so we continue to watch another show. The cycle goes on…
A little while ago after being bored at the mall and having 1 hour to spare, I walked into Indigo. I saw a large table set up with books and an author who was signing copies. Thats when I discovered the book; The Truth About Us. I have always wanted to have a book signed…
End of the year, always a very sad sort of occasion as our friends graduate or move schools. However, we are not out of time and in fact, despite the limited amount of time we seem to have, you’re never too busy to squeeze in some of these enjoyable things: 1. Go for a jog/bike/walk…
Summer is nearly upon us and it’s that time of year again where I compile a complete list of all of the books that I intend on reading over the summer. During the school year, it can be difficult to find times to curl up with a good book, but during the glorious months of…
Harry Potter has always been one of my favorite books and it got me thinking about the reasons why I started reading it in the first place. These are just some of the few reasons why I enjoyed the books and why you should read them too! ❾¾ 1. Teaches you about friendship Through thick and thin, Harry, Ron,…
“I feel content reading. It opens your soul to comprehend the world in ways you weren’t aware of before.” – Julie, 17
I am a bookworm, and as a child, I read as many books as I could every single day. In fact I loved some books so much that I can read them again and again, and if I had any of these 5 books in front of me, I would read them all over again.…
Bookmarks are great. They help remember your page when your brain forgets. Treat your books kindly by not dog-earring their page corners. Especially for library books, I think that it is important to consider the fact that many other people are sharing the same books. Keep the pages in shape, so everyone may enjoy a…
Every summer, the Calgary Public Library helps people of all ages fight boredom while promoting reading, literature, and the arts. Some of you may remember doing reading adventures (Summer Reading Club) back in the good ol’ days of childhood. But guess what? The fun doesn’t have to stop now that you’ve matured. Teens ages 13-17…
My thoughts on The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time by Mark Haddon When I first started reading this book, I thought a page or two was missing, as a clear number 2 was sitting on the page, labelling the first chapter I was about to read. However, the labelling of chapters simply comes…
As most of us know, summer gets boring after a while. Want to know how to beat the boredom? Here are some ways to energize yourself this summer. 1. Volunteer with the Calgary Public Library, Youth Volunteer Corps (via Youth Central), City of Calgary Youth Employment Centre or festivals and summer camps around Calgary. 2. Exercise: swim at…
Summer is so close, we are all excited for it! Any plan for the summer? I have some good ideas, READ and WIN. The Calgary Public Library 2013 Online Summer Reading Content is UP! Youth Read is a online summer reading program for teens – ages 13-17 How it works? Every beginning of a week, from…
Did you know… even in Canada today, books including Harry Potter, Perks of Being a Wallflower, Shine, the Hunger Games, and sooooo many other young adult novels are being challenged because of their content! There are individuals and groups who believe we shouldn’t be choosing what we read! Last week (February 24-March 2, 2013) was…