Firenze’s Light

Jessica Collaço and illustrated by Angela LiShine Your Light Books, 2014 The story follows Firenze, a firefly who initially dislikes her own light because it makes her stand out at […]

The Reflection in Me

Marc Colagiovanni, Illustrated by Peter H. ReynoldsScholastic Canada, 2024 “I like being you,” said the reflection in the mirror. “To me, you are perfectly perfect.” From the publisher: “This is […]

The End is Just the Beginning

Mike Bender, with Illustrations by Diana MayoPenguin Random House Canada, 2021 This book helps us think about beginnings and endings in a new way. Mike Bender has taken us on […]

Stories of our Lives, Part 4

Voyage and Return. The Voyage and Return story begins with disruption, and quickly moves to confusion and disorientation. Instead of setting off on a mission or a quest, we’re trying […]

Stories of our Lives, Part 3

Week 3: The Quest. Christopher Booker describes the story arc of “The Quest” as the story of setting out toward something of great value, facing the unknown, being challenged in […]