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It’s my first Valentine’s Day with a wife, although she’s been my Valentine for seven years. I’m a big fan. //sometimes/ I stop myself from/ saying the words out loud/ as if leaving my mouth too often/ might wear them down// - rupi kaur (at Victoria, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8kBnilhT03/?igshid=vsc9coqad7zu

Hi-Lo books are high interest, low reading level books that bring engaging material to reluctant readers. Over my career as a teacher I’ve used books like these in many capacities. They’re the perfect quick read for students who’ve forgotten their silent reading books. They’re accessible for English Language Learners. They’re perfect for alternative programs and teens who struggle to find books with relevant material in language that doesn’t slow them down/ bounce them out completely. The contemporary range of hi-los from @orcabook deals with a huge variety of important and difficult topics by an incredible range of authors, including Canadian powerhouses @ericwaltersauthor @carriemacwrites and @robinstevensonwrites If you’ve never looked into it, you should check them out. A large variety of teaching material and lesson plans are available on the Orca Soundings website. #gettoknowhilo #teachersofinstagram #teaching #teachingideas #classroom #library #bookstagram #books #readingisfundamental #youngadultbooks https://www.instagram.com/p/B8XeMKQB6Q0/?igshid=1mtpwgt97qbrv

Jason, a trans teen, has to prove his sister was murdered. The police won’t listen, so he decides to infiltrate a boxing gym she was connected with. Unexpectedly, he finds friends and a sport he loves. Is finding out what happened more important than finally belonging? #GetToKnowHiLo #transgender #ownvoices #lgbtbooks #juniorlibraryguild gold standard #ftm #testosterone #topsurgery (at Vancouver, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8U-BEcBeTV/?igshid=1ifner5jy6ggt

Wow, Vancouver. You sure give some good sky #yvr (at New Brighton Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8C_dGXBqqq/?igshid=vv5ya4vuyx52

This Is the Circle. The FINAL INSTALMENT in my #ya #sf #super #queer series #thepsionics is coming out on Dec 16th! I’m so grateful to everyone who has been on this ride with me. My favourite character gets introduced in this book, and it’s so hard to remember you haven’t met her yet! You’re gonna love her just as much as I do... . . . #trans #authorsofinstagram #weneeddiversebooks #actionadventure https://www.instagram.com/p/B53nO0QBx40/?igshid=wlovz7fh4des

Cover reveal! Book 4 in #thepsionics my #ya #lgbtq #queer #scifi series about telepathic teenagers being abducted by the government is coming out on December 16th! Tell your friends ;) Cover design by the amazing @natasha.snow.designs (as are all the other covers in the series) Look out for an advent of quotes coming soon... #trans #authorsofinstagram #wndb https://www.instagram.com/p/B5qXD5ThNuL/?igshid=1kukyy08knen7

Love these nerds #gaywedding #photobooth #twogroomsarebetterthanone #lgbt #lovewins love is love (at Terminal City Club) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4G2-OcB-cw/?igshid=1qy5zpura3529