Category Archives: Authors

“How to Be A (Young) Antiracist” Author Event

Posted on February 7, 2023 by cowleyj

Watch authors Ibram X. Kendi and Nic Stone as they discuss their book How to Be A (Young) Antiractist in the Gallery (via Flip) on Thursday, February 16, 2023. Have questions?  See your English or Socials teacher. If you want … Continue reading →

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A few words from Sigmund Brouwer

Posted on November 29, 2022 by cowleyj

During his visit Nov. 17, Sigmund Brouwer held a session in FLEX for a few keen creative writers.  Sophia Hu, one of our Library bloggers, kept a record to share some of the questions he answered.  The excerpts below are … Continue reading →

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Author Visit Nov. 17!

Posted on November 10, 2022 by cowleyj

Sigmund Brouwer will be visiting us Thursday, November 17th in the Library! Writing students and select English classes will attend in FLEX, Block 1, and Block 2.  If you are coming to the presentations and want to read one of … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Author David Robertson!

Posted on March 31, 2021 by cowleyj

This afternoon the BNS Library and the ReThink Program are pleased to welcome  David Robertson via Zoom.    Robertson is an award-winning author currently living in Winnipeg.  He is a member of Norway House Cree Nation.  He has fiction, non-fiction, … Continue reading →

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Stephen Hawking is Gone…

Posted on March 15, 2018 by cowleyj

…but his books live on.  We have lots of copies of George’s Secret Key to the Universe.  Come sign one out for Spring Break and see why he is such a revered scientist and author.  The book is also part of … Continue reading →

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Want to Meet an Author?

Posted on January 5, 2015 by

Join us in the library during Periods 1 or 2 on Wednesday, January 14th when author Elizabeth Stewart comes to the BNSS Library to discuss her latest book, Blue Gold. In addition to the Vikings Read Blue Gold, this local … Continue reading →

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Visit by Author Susin Nielsen

Posted on April 22, 2014 by M. le bibliothécaire

Students from a number of English 8 classes enjoyed a visit by Susin Nielsen, the author of Vikings Read 2014 nominee The Reluctant Journal of Henry K. Larsen.  During each of the two sessions Ms. Nielsen talked about her background, … Continue reading →

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Spring Events in the Library

Posted on April 16, 2014 by

All of April is Poetry Month – submit your poems and check out the Poetry Wall in the library all this month. Also, keep an eye on the school bulletin for contests! Thursday, April 3rd – overdue notices will be … Continue reading →

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