Learning Environments: Exemplar D2

Standard: Designing Learning Environments to Support Participatory Learning

Theme: Designing for Responsive Print and Digital Collections

Growth Phase: Evolving

Growth Indicator: Print and digital collections are built by teacher-librarians in consultation with teachers to facilitate curriculum content and independent reading.


This engaging Canadian children’s literature blog was developed and is maintained by an Ontario teacher-librarian. Included are book reviews, links to book awards, book trailers and other media, links to other Canadian book blogs, authors, illustrators and publishers. 

Kubiw, H. (2020). CanLit for Little Canadians. Retrieved from https://canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/


The website of the classic magazine of the Canadian book trade includes authoritative reviews of children, young adult and picture books as well as industry news, author profiles, awards and more.

Carter, S., ed. (2020). Quill and Quire. St. Joseph Media. Retrieved from https://quillandquire.com/