07/30/2026
Some stories stay with you long after you've finished reading.
"The Dinosaur and the Whales" is one such story. In one of our most meaningful Hooked on Books interviews, Teachers on Call President & CEO Joanne Sallay sits down with Canadian executive, father, and first-time author Matt Cammaert to discuss his debut picture book and why he created it to honour the memory of his daughter, Quinn, through a story inspired by love, resilience, and cherished Muskoka memories.
Matt speaks candidly about the preventable tragedy of impaired boating and why supporting MADD Canada's mission to prevent impaired driving on both roads and waterways is so important.
We are grateful to Matt for sharing Quinn's story and to Canada for contributing to this important conversation.
Read the full interview here: https://bit.ly/4fsMeDb
07/20/2026
Have you discovered the Canada Strong Pass yet? It may be one of the best kept secrets for families looking for affordable and accessible ways to explore and learn together this summer. The Canada Strong Pass is opening the door to educational adventures for the whole family this summer!
From discovering Canada’s incredible landscapes on a VIA Rail journey to exploring the beauty of the Royal Botanical Gardens, families can turn summer outings into meaningful learning experiences.
Our latest blog shares ideas for making the most of the Canada Strong Pass and exploring more of Canada together.
Read more: https://bit.ly/CanadaStrongSummer
Canadian Heritage VIA Rail Canada
06/26/2026
School's out! ☀️
As families kick off summer, we're revisiting insights from our Toronto Star interview with Teachers on Call President & CEO Joanne Sallay on how to understand report cards and use them to help set kids up for success this fall.
Read the article: https://bit.ly/Junereportcards
06/14/2026
⚽ 🏆 With FIFA World Cup excitement sweeping across Canada, there's never been a better time to discover Soccerology: Unbelievable Facts and Stories About the Beautiful Game by Kevin Sylvester!
Filled with fascinating facts, colourful illustrations, and surprising stories from soccer history, this engaging nonfiction title by Canadian broadcaster, author, and cartoonist Kevin Sylvester is sure to score with elementary and middle school readers and soccer fans alike.
As part of our Hooked on Books series, we sat down with Kevin Sylvester for an exclusive interview to talk soccer, storytelling, and why he believes science may be the most important subject in school for aspiring soccer players. We think you'll get a "kick out of it".
Read the full review and interview on the Teachers on Call blog https://bit.ly/soccerologybook
Kevin Sylvester Annick Press Ontario Library Association FIFA World Cup
06/05/2026
Happy World Environment Day! 🌎🌱
Today we're celebrating curiosity, nature, and great Canadian books like Plant Attack!: The Fascinating Ways Flora Defends Itself by Erin Silver.
From exploding seed pods to foul-smelling flowers, this Forest of Reading Silver Birch Express Honour Book shows young readers that plants are far more fascinating than they might think!
Read our interview with Erin Silver: https://bit.ly/4ugYLNU
Orca Book Publishers Ontario Library Association Forest of Reading