by Moni Barrette | Mar 4, 2022 | Comic Spotlight, Comics Plus, Resources
Science fiction is an enormously popular genre because it entices us to push the limits of factual science into a limitless fantasy of possibilities. Somewhere between science fact and science fiction is not just the known world or galaxy, but myriad multiverses of...
by Moni Barrette | Feb 4, 2022 | Comic Spotlight, Comics Plus, Resources
The meaning of love varies by person and even by situation. One can feel deep affection for another person and a favorite keepsake, although the sentiment differs. You can also feel affection for your significant other, your children, and your pets, but the level and...
by Moni Barrette | Nov 1, 2021 | Comic Spotlight, Comics Plus, Resources
The concept of family is no longer the simple, nuclear definition often idealized in stories of the past. It is now accepted that families come in all sizes and combinations—diverse, messy, wonderful, and often complicated. What has not changed is the enduring value...
by Moni Barrette | Sep 13, 2021 | Comic Spotlight, Comics Plus, Resources
As students return to school amidst a resurgent pandemic and varied approaches to public health and safety, it is both more challenging and important than ever for educators to be as mindful of their mental health needs as their educational needs. Forging authentic...
by Moni Barrette | Jul 1, 2021 | Comic Spotlight, Comics Plus, Resources
Keeping avid young readers busy with age-appropriate books that they’ll enjoy can be a challenge, especially during the long Summer break. Reading bestsellers and re-reading favorites can be fun, but it can also create fatigue and diminished interest as other media...