Escape the Library! Escape Brampton Library’s Gore Meadows branch in a mystery-filled escape room inspired by the book, Danica dela Torre, Dream Detective. Created by Basil and Kevin Sylvester, this thrilling adventure challenges you to solve puzzles, uncover clues, and race against time before the library doors lock for good! The escape room will begin in the library and […]
Writing prompts can be found anywhere—a photo, a journal entry, a prescription, or even a random list in a notes app. In this workshop, author Léa Taranto (A Drop in the Ocean) helps students discover how to turn everyday primary sources into powerful stories. Participants may use any medium to record their writing, from paper and pencil […]
The Writer’s Life series explores the journeys of writers who balance their craft with other careers, offering insights into the challenges, inspirations, and unique paths that shape a writer’s life. This year, author, illustrator and story artist Ray Xu (Alterations) discusses the process behind creating his first graphic novel, what it’s like creating storyboards for popular films […]
What does it REALLY mean to be an activist? Author Charlene Rocha (You Can Be an Activist) explores common misconceptions and examines global and local activism using the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Explore how individual strengths can make a collective impact in this timely event for teens. Bring a pencil and the My Activism Blueprint […]
Join authors Corey Liu (He’s So Possessed with Me) and Ryan La Sala (The Dead of Summer) as they discuss their new novels, exploring queerness in the horror genre and the terrifying experience of getting published. This event will be moderated by Ameema Saeed. Enjoy this Halloween themed bonus event for Grades 9 – 12.
