By Nicholas Saumur Do you remember the One Story a Day contest? That country-wide writing competition where children across Canada get a chance to show off their writing skills to the world? Last year, we received over 350 submissions that told all kinds of unique stories. This year, we are looking to find even more
Read moreGetting Kids Ready for Back to School
As the start of the school years looms ever closer, some kids may start feeling a little bit nervous. Change can be scary! And trying to find a balance between fitting in and being yourself is always tough. If you’ve already bought all the school supplies your kids need for this year, and maybe even
Read moreSeasonal Stories for the Beginning of Winter
The Christmas season is upon us! The One Story a Day collection for ages 5 to 12 has the perfect stories for every season. Check out these awesome tales from our first set of 12 books, One Story a Day [Intermediate]. With 365 stories – times three, because we have three levels – your
Read moreThe Origins of Halloween
With Halloween just around the corner, your kids might be wondering: Where did this spooky holiday come from? Why do we celebrate it? When did it start? Tracing the origins of Halloween takes us back thousands of years ago in Europe, all the way to the ancient Celts who lived in the British Isles and
Read moreMarch 8, 2022: International Women’s Day
~An ode to all women~ To the women who write, who teach, who create, Who discover, who design, who innovate; To the women who cook, who clean, who read, Who manage, who grow, who lead; To the women who rise up and make their voices heard And the ones who work silently in
Read moreMerry Christmas and Happy Holidays 2021
Depending on where you are in the world right now, you may be celebrating Christmas, or Kwanzaa, or Hanukkah, or a plethora of other celebrations that promote joy, love, faith, and unity. Depending on where you are in the world, you may be able to gather in large groups… or have to respect 5 person
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