Find out more about Asian Heritage Month from the Government of Canada site:
Asian Heritage Month
Michael Chabon
American writer Michael Chabon was born on this day in 1963. Chabon is the author of such books as The Yiddish Policeman’s Union, The Wonder Boys, and Summerland.
Surrey Teens Read: Time to Vote
It’s time to cast your ballot for the best book of this year’s nominees from Surrey Teens Read.
Come down to the School Library to vote in person, or go here to vote online
Find out more about Surrey Teens Read: surreyteensread.ca
Pride Week
It’s Pride Week at Lord Tweedsmuir. Come down to your school library to check out some of our newest titles with LGBTQIA2S+ themes.
Sporcle: Canadians of Asian Heritage
GO HERE to try this Sporcle Quiz
Join us in your School Library in May as we celebrate Asian Heritage Month in Canada.
Surrey Teens Read: Vote!
Asian Heritage Month: Graphic
Come down to your School Library to check out some of these Graphic titles on display for Asian Heritage Month.
May is Asian Heritage Month in Canada.
World Press Freedom Day
May 3rd is World Press Freedom Day, as established by UNESCO / United Nations. The freedom of the press is essential to the establishment and health of democracy. In our world of social media, misinformation, disinformation, fake news and conspiracy theories, more than ever we need a free, independent, professional and ethical press.
Find out more:
- UNESCO
- United Nations
- Reporters Without Borders
- Amnesty International
- Human Rights Watch
- News Literacy Project
Vote: Surrey Teens Read
It’s time to cast your ballot for the best book of this year’s nominees from Surrey Teens Read.
Come down to the School Library to vote in person, or go here to vote online
Find out more about Surrey Teens Read: surreyteensread.ca
May is Asian Heritage Month
Join us in your School Library as we celebrate Asian Heritage Month in May. Canada is a country filled with people who have backgrounds and heritage from all over the globe, including the vast landmass we call Asia. Canada has a long history of immigrants coming from such places as China, India, Korea, the Philippines, Vietnam and the many other nations of Asia, including places in the west of the continent such as Syria, Iraq, Georgia, Israel and Palestine. Be sure to visit us, both in person and online, to find out more.
Beltane
Beltane is the ancient Celtic festival marking the beginning of summer. Bealtaine, (or various other spellings) is old Irish for “bright fire” or “mouth of fire.” On Beltane great bonfires may be lit, so it also known as the Fire Festival. Beltane is celebrated on the evening of April 30 into the day of May 1st. Beltane is celebrated in Ireland, Scotland and in other places where people have tried to revive Celtic festivals and observances. Remnants of Beltane traditions can be seen in many May Day festivals, including parts of Canada, such as Newfoundland.
Find out more:
RTE (Irish Radio & Television)
Canada’s Poet Laureate
Marie-Célie Agnant is Canada’s Poet Laureate.
Ms. Agnat was appointed as the Parliamentary Poet Laureate for 2023 & 2024.
According to the Parliament of Canada, the role of the Poet Laureate is:
- To write poetry, especially for use in Parliament on important occasions;
- To sponsor poetry readings;
- To advise the Parliamentary Librarian regarding the Library’s collection and acquisitions to enrich its cultural materials and
- To perform other related duties at the request of the Speaker of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Commons, or the Parliamentary Librarian.*
Click here to find out more about Ms. Agnat
Click here to find out more about the position of Parliamentary Poet Laureate
April is Poetry Month in Canada. Visit your School Library to find out more.
Lord Tweedsmuir Secondary School Library 