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Finding Home in Unexpected Places:  Inside “The City of Lost Cats” with Vancouver Author Tanya Lloyd Kyi

Finding Home in Unexpected Places: Inside “The City of Lost Cats” with Vancouver Author Tanya Lloyd Kyi

A heartfelt look at The City of Lost Cats by Tanya Lloyd Kyi, exploring themes of belonging, community, and resilience through an imaginative, multi-perspective story featuring a young girl and a group of stray animals.

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"Songs for Ghosts" by Clara Kumagai: A Poetic YA Historical Fiction Novel

Discover Songs for Ghosts by Clara Kumagai, a haunting YA novel blending history, romance, and the supernatural. Through a hidden diary and a connection across time, this poetic story explores identity, grief, and the echoes of the past.

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Learning in Motion: How “This Is How a Ball Rolls” Turns Play into Science for Young Readers

Learning in Motion: How “This Is How a Ball Rolls” Turns Play into Science for Young Readers

A playful STEAM-inspired picture book blends sports and science to spark curiosity in young readers. Through engaging rhymes and interactive guessing, it invites children to explore how things move, bounce, and roll in the world around them.

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Magic, Misfits, and Finding Your Place: Exploring

Magic, Misfits, and Finding Your Place: Exploring "The Last Hope School for Magical Delinquents" with Nicki Pau Preto

Discover how The Last Hope School for Magical Delinquents explores belonging, resilience, and second chances through Vin’s magical journey, with insights from author Nicki Pau Preto.

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Around the World in 3.14 Stops: A Traveller’s Guide to Pi Day

Around the World in 3.14 Stops: A Traveller’s Guide to Pi Day

By Ron Lancaster

Celebrate Pi Day with a global twist! Math educator Ron Lancaster shares fun, family-friendly Pi Day activities inspired by his travels—from pie-themed cafés to creative math challenges that help students discover the magic of π in everyday life.

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