The Journal
Holiday Gift Guide for Young Adults: Great Gifts for the Young Reader in Your Life
0 CommentsI don’t know about you, but the holidays feel a little extra special to me this year. After having to spend them with only my immediate family last year, I’
Careers, Success, and Self-Discovery With Debut Author Elizabeth Gonzalez James
It’s not often that you stumble upon a debut author whose book speaks to you in such a meaningful and profound way that you finish it in two days and then you
Love From A to Z by S.K. Ali (335 pages)
Zayneb is a high school senior, and the only Muslim in her social science class. Her teacher has been intent on painting a bad picture about Muslims for a long
November Writing Challenge! Start a New Novel or Find a Pen Pal
I can’t remember the last time I actually sat down and wrote a letter by hand. And I love writing! But I usually turn to my phone or laptop to record rapidly
Lakesedge by Lyndall Clipstone (384 pages)
Lakesedge by Lyndall Clipstone tells the story of Violeta (Leta) Graceling and her life, which has always been shrouded in darkness. Since she was young, she ha
Hints and Tips to Get Into the Writing Habit
Maybe you’re looking for ways to improve your writing style. Or perhaps you’re hoping to create a routine that supports you putting pen to paper regularly (
The Passing Storm by Christine Nolfi (317 pages)
Rae Langdon lives with her widower father in their small Ohio town where everyone knows everyone’s business. While Rae has faced other tragedies in her past,
Intro to Meditation – What is Wellbeing?
Through my journey as a meditation and yoga teacher I have learned there are many definitions of stress and many definitions of wellbeing. Of all the practices,
YA Halloween Roundup of Scary Books, Thrillers, and Horrors
Welcome to spooky season everyone! October always has that cool, crisp, and uncanny feel to it and we all know why—Halloween! For all you ghouls, goblins, and
Halloween Roundup: 5 Spooky Reads to Give You a Fright
Many of us may no longer be dressing up and trick-or-treating around our local neighbourhoods, but that doesn’t mean we can’t still celebrate Halloween in t
Lore by Alexandra Bracken (480 pages)
Lore by Alexandra Bracken is a fast-paced story that puts a refreshing new twist on Greek mythology. After her family’s brutal murder, Lore Perseous escaped t
Let’s Write Together with NaNoWriMo!
Ever since I was little, books have held a special place in my heart. They provide an opportunity for an introvert like me to escape into a different world crea
Not Here to Be Liked by Michelle Quach (384 pages)
Eliza Quan is gearing up to assume the editor-in-chief position at TheWilloughby Bugle, her high school’s paper. Afterall, she spent her entire high school ca
Tired of Tradition this Thanksgiving
Looking for inspiration to upgrade your Thanksgiving menu? Wanting to show your creativity? Or maybe you're catering for vegans or vegetarians this year as we b
The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot by Marianne Cronin (347pages)
Lenni Pettersson and Margot Mccrae are both terminally ill patients at the Glasgow Princess Royal Hospital. The difference is that Lenni is 17-years-old and Mar
Curtis Carmichael, Author of Butterflies in the Trenches
Who is Curtis Carmichael? I met Curtis in 2010. I was in grade 10, he was in grade 11. A teacher pulled us together to brainstorm what forming a social jus
City of Shattered Light by Claire Winn (400 Pages)
Claire Winn gives us the story of Riven Hawthorne and Asa Almeida— an outlaw and an heiress who have everything to lose. City of Shattered Light is an action-
Feeling Good About Fall: 10 Activities for Self-Care
Ah, fall — the changing colours, cozy sweaters, warming soups, harvest time. I love this time of year. I know…for many people, it can be hard to say goodbye