Welcome to the April 9th, 2021 Weekly Issue of Professor Owl’s Book Corner Newsletter where in addition to supporting those with special needs and learning challenges, we are also committed to being more focused on YA/New Adult reading and literacy. We will be featuring tips from a certified literacy tutor to help make your reading experience the best it can be.
We will also be encouraging young writers with tips, writing exercises and we will still be updating our Community News Boards with the latest news from Variety Village and The March of Dimes.
Please feel free to give us your feedback on our new issue, also send us any ideas you may have to help Professor Owl’s Book Corner be all that it can be. We look forward to hearing from you and bringing you a new, and more interesting newsletter.
Professor Owl’s Book Corner’s main goal has always held true since we started this newsletter ten years ago. That goal was to help promote books, literacy, and activities for children with special needs. We hope to assist children and young adults with learning and health challenges, believe that anything possible. We hope to show examples of how some young people have achieved their dreams. We also want to share resources of where to get the tools by showcasing organizations that are available to you.
April is World Autism Month. At Autism Speaks Canada, we’re committed to creating a kinder, more inclusive world for people with autism. Every year we lead a global effort to increase understanding and acceptance of people with autism. Once again, we invite you to join us in this important work. Your gift will help 1 in 66 children and youth in Canada and 70 million people worldwide with autism.
Throughout the month we will celebrate our continued commitment to diversity and inclusion by sharing real stories of autistics across all Canadian provinces and territories to shine a light on their strengths, dreams and struggles. We hope they will inspire others on the spectrum and create a more inclusive Canada. You can demonstrate your commitment to understanding and acceptance of people with autism every day by advocating, sharing stories, and lighting up the world with kindness. Thank you for doing your part in building a kinder world for people with autism.
The Insiders Club
by Echo Miller (Author)
Four social misfits: an 80s-obsessed eccentric, a movie-quoting mimic, a control freak, and a scrappy loner. They share a diagnosis on the autism spectrum, but can they create a home?
Keegan Harris has one weekend to persuade three other autistic guys to move into his group home. Using an 80s movie as his guide for socialization, he’s organized a series of adventures designed to form deep connections and create lifelong friends. But each stranger has packed emotional baggage and arrived with agendas of their own. Unless Keegan can convince everyone to stick to the script, his blockbuster plan may turn companionship into chaos.
When Monday morning rolls around, will they be best buddies or will Keegan’s community close before it officially opens?
The Insiders Club is a realistic novel that brings marginalized characters into the spotlight. If you like unconventional heroes, unlikely friendships, and bittersweet coming-of-age stories, then you’ll love Echo Miller’s uplifting read.
Take a closer look inside the autism spectrum and see that everybody wants to belong. Buy The Insiders Club to find your way home today!
This is a great story. I really enjoyed learning the points of view of these four similar yet completely different characters. Looking forward to reading the next book in this series
Books available at www.kobo.com, www.amazon.ca, www.amazon.com, other fine book stores and your Public and School Libraries
Writing prompts are a wonderful way to kick-start your creativity and generate ideas. There isn’t a right or wrong way to respond, just be honest, be creative and use your imagination!
“So as long as a person is capable of self-renewal, they are a living being.”
~Henri Frederic Amiel
Spring usually signifies new beginnings and renewal. In what area of your life would you like to “start over”?
Reflect and write!
Get creative, write but most importantly…have fun!!
Writing Prompt~A picture is worth a thousand words…
A picture is worth a thousand words…
Spring is a time when nature comes back to life. Your mission should you choose to accept it is to write about something coming back to life, it can be pretty or terrifying, your choice. Whatever you do get creative and have fun!
Attention all aspiring authors:
CAMP NANOWRIMO STARTS ON APRIL 1st, 2021
Are you 13 years old or older? Have you heard of NaNoWriMo.org? Every November thousands participate in an online writing event to complete 50,000 words in just 30 days. Now they’ve made it even better…
CampNaNoWriMo.org is a virtual writer’s camp, designed to inspire you and keep you motivated while you work on your masterpiece. Camp NaNoWriMo.org runs twice a year in April and July and unlike NaNoWriMo welcomes word-count goals of 30,000 and up.
Writers can tackle any project they’d like, including new novel drafts, revisions, poetry, scripts, and short stories.
So sign up today! See you at camp!
“Get it down. Take chances. It may be bad, but it’s the only way you can do anything really good.” ~William Faulkner
www.varietyvillage.ca/events-volunteering/events
Variety Village is a family-friendly fitness, sports and life skills facility in Toronto.
There are programs for all ages and skill levels, join today!
Variety Village is pleased to host exciting special events throughout the year. Our goal is to connect with our community and raise funds to support Variety Village by creating mutually beneficial events that support healthy, active lifestyles in an inclusive environment.
Variety Village. Variety programming empowers children with disabilities to be seen, participate, and feel included. We bring accessible facilities to life with sports, fitness, activities, summer camps, skills training and coaching for competitive and Paralympic athletes. Through local partnerships, we extend our reach through accessibility training and education
www.varietyvillage.ca/events-volunteering
We’ll periodically send you news and updates regarding special events, facility closures & alerts, and other important information
Events · Restrictions & Closures · Variety Village in Toronto
Local Events | Variety – the Children’s Charity of Ontario
https://varietyontario.ca/local-events
www.varietyvillage.ca/events/access-expo
Discover ability-enhancing products and services, play adaptive sports and attend informative workshops. Register for free today! This inaugural year will showcase programs and services promoting: accessibility, inclusion, healthcare, sport, fitness, and healthy living at a premier accessible facility – Variety Village in Scarborough, Ontario.
Home | Variety Ontario
How we help. Variety programming empowers children with disabilities to be seen, participate, and feel included. We bring accessible facilities to life with sports, fitness, activities, summer camps, skills training, and coaching for competitive and Paralympic athletes.
Active Living Conference – Variety Ontario
www.varietyvillage.ca/events/access-expo
Active Living Conference – Variety Ontario
www.varietyvillage.ca/events/active-living-conference
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Events for March 2020
Events and Conferences | March of Dimes Canada
Variety Village is a family-friendly fitness, sports and life skills facility in Toronto.
There are programs for all ages and skill levels, join today!
Variety Village is pleased to host exciting special events throughout the year. Our goal is to connect with our community and raise funds to support Variety Village by creating mutually beneficial events that support healthy, active lifestyles in an inclusive environment.
Stand Up for CE – March of Dimes Canada‘s Stand Up for CE is an event to raise funds for people participating in Conductive Education® classes in conjunction with …
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