KID LIT
What is your favourite nonfiction book to use with students?
Valley of the Birdtail This book is perfect for teaching how past govern- ment policy shapes present realities. The true story of two neighbouring commun-
Haunted Canada I really like using the Haunted Canada or Ghost Stories of Canada in my Grade 5 and middle school classes. Students are interested in them and we talk about what else could be happen-
What If? Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypo- thetical Questions. How fast can you hit a speed bump while driving and live? If there was a robot apocalypse, how long would humanity last? The answers almost always
ities—Rossburn and the Waywayseecappo reserve in Manitoba—this is a must read for all Canadians. Shelley Kirkvold, ATA Social Studies Council Past President
ing in the ghost stories, connecting it to science. Jennifer Lacourse, ATA Council of Inclusive Education President
predict big explosions and the annihilation of humans. Although I am not a science teacher, I found this book to be a great way to start a class and get students talking, especially the boys! It became a gateway book to many other nonfiction titles. Carol Knott, ATA Council for Inclusive Education Coconference Director
This Is How We Do It: One Day in the Lives of Seven Kids from Around the World This is a beautifully illustrated book that offers students a meaningful way to explore and compare daily life across different
cultures. It highlights both the unique aspects of each child’s experience and the shared rhythms of daily life, helping students build empathy and a deeper understanding of the world. Meghan Clark-Jamieson, Early Learning Strategist, Early Childhood Education Council President
Terry Fox: A Story of Hope Terry Fox’s A Story of Hope is one of my favourites. Fox is one of the most influential people in our Canadian history. We have all heard of him, but a lot of young people don’t know his whole story.
Jeremy Spink, ATA Middle Years Council President
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