Collection Spotlight: Neurodiversity

Collection Spotlight: Neurodiversity

We’re excited to present our new Collection Spotlight focused on Neurodiversity. Whether you’re an experienced educator or new to teaching, these books offer valuable insights, research, and strategies to support neurodivergent students in the classroom. Many of the featured books are also included in our Neurodiversity booklist, which covers a range of topics, including ADHD, […]

International Women’s Day – Saturday, March 8, 2025

International Women’s Day – Saturday, March 8, 2025

International Women’s Day is Saturday, March 8, 2025 . Below are some recommended titles found at UBC Education Library to add to your reading list. Click on the title to take you to the UBC Library catalogue record for the item. Juvenile Literature: Collective Biographies 25 women who fought back Jill Sherman HQ1236 .S49 2019 […]

New Books at Education Library: March 2025

New Books at Education Library: March 2025

Discover the latest additions to our collection! This month’s new arrivals include a wide selection of children’s books and education resources to support teaching, learning, and literacy. Whether you’re exploring stories for young readers or searching for professional resources, there’s something for everyone. Click on the book cover to visit the Google Books page for […]

Reading at the Seed Library: Food Systems

Reading at the Seed Library: Food Systems

Blog written by Rachael Huegerich  February 27, 2024 Where does our food come from? Food systems include all parts of the process, from growing to caring to sharing to eating. Check out related materials for children and teachers at the seed library display at the Education Library. You can find the seed library just past […]

Collection Spotlight: Freedom to Read Week (February 23 – March 1, 2025)

Collection Spotlight: Freedom to Read Week (February 23 – March 1, 2025)

In celebration of Freedom to Read Week (Feb 23–Mar 1), we highlight selections from the Education Library’s collection that have faced challenges, or even bans, in Canada. You may be surprised by some of these titles and the reasons they were contested. Share these books with your class to spark discussion on why they may […]

Reading at the Seed Library: Community Science

Reading at the Seed Library: Community Science

Blog written by Rachael Huegerich  February 10, 2024 Anyone can be a scientist, and the garden is a fantastic place for it! One way to get started is by joining a community science (sometimes called citizen science) project, where lots of people help collect and analyze data from where they live. After all, some questions […]

Collection Spotlight: Blind Date with a Book (February 3-14)

Collection Spotlight: Blind Date with a Book (February 3-14)

Blind Date with a Book – A UBC Education Library Spotlight Event You’ve heard the saying, “Don’t judge a book by its cover.” Now’s your chance to put it to the test! Join us for Blind Date with a Book, a fun and mysterious event where you’ll discover a surprise read based on just a […]

New Books at Education Library: February 2025

New Books at Education Library: February 2025

Discover what’s new at the Education Library this February! Explore our latest arrivals—click on a book cover to preview it on Google Books, or click the title to find it in the UBC Library catalogue. BF353.5.C55 G76 2023 How to manage your eco-anxiety : an empowering guide for young people / written by Anouchka Grouse ; […]

Reading at the Seed Library: Worms and Compost

Reading at the Seed Library: Worms and Compost

Blog written by Rachael Huegerich  January 27, 2024 There is a lot going on in the soil of your garden. Learn about worms and other creatures under the dirt, or delve deeper into the compost process, at the seed library display at the Education Library. You can find the seed library just past the reference […]

Collection Spotlight: Math Through Storytelling

Collection Spotlight: Math Through Storytelling

Post written by Kelly Davila Vargas In the course Mathematics – Elementary and Middle Years: Curriculum and Pedagogy, teacher candidates from the Middle Years/Self-Regulated Learning cohort explore innovative strategies to help students connect mathematics to their daily lives and the world around them. A key approach emphasized in the course is the use of storytelling, […]