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The chain reaction
—Pat Rac, 1963- author.
2011

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Cosmo remembers a time when dodos lived happily on Earth. But with humans came their guns, and soon the only dodos left were Cosmo and two friends. Th...
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A friendship begins
—Pat Rac, 1963- author.
2011

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When time traveling eco-warrior, 3R-V, sent on his first mission to save an extinct species of monkey, mistakenly exits the time tunnel at the fifth p...
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The great illusion
—Pat Rac, 1963- author.
2011

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When Cosmo and 3R-V have to avoid a ring of garbage around a planet, they find that a magician has been sending it to space....
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The quest of the last dodo bird
—Pat Rac, 1963- author.
2011

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Cosmo, the last dodo bird on the Earth, is running for his life when he is accidently rescued by 3R-V, a robot-spaceship from the future that takes Co...
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In search of the jewel
2011

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When Cosmo and 3R-V land on a planet covered in holes, they show Diggs the sixth the damage he's caused and the jewel his ancestor found....

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Three Great Writing Books to Consider Character

… Three Great Writing Books to Consider Character Blog Body One of the great debates people have about writing is: Which is more important: plot or character?  My answer has always been: Why can’t it be both? In my mind, if you are writing truly, honestly, and empathetically, then a character’s wants, actions, and choices …

Black Lives Matter Education

… Like me, if you are feeling overwhelmed and want to find a path to a deeper understanding of the issues, we have … Matter reading list spotlighting the history of systemic racism in America and the lives of those fighting for … that lie ahead as we challenge ourselves to find a deeper empathy and awareness of the struggles of others. As activist …

3 Tips for Starting Your Novel Part 2

… for a story to be compelling, something has to drive characters to act rather than merely passively reacting to the … will put them at tension due to some fundamental incompatibility of their chosen paths. Conflict can also arise from internal and external …

Show, Don’t Tell: Tips and Examples

… Telling is informing your readers about a situation or character. Showing allows the reader to deduce what you are … do you do it? Instead of stating something, show your characters in action and/or use dialogue to paint a picture in … “the forest floor was soft,” write something like: The path through the forest felt spongy beneath her feet. …

Regina's Most Loved Books of 2019

… by Jodi Picoult Past Tense by Lee Child The Chef by James Patterson Liar Liar by James Patterson Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty   Top … bestselling books saw a huge resurgence in popularity. Rachel Hollis is on a hot streak right now with two of her …

Like stories set in WWII? Try these

… when she is downed behind enemy lines and thrown across the path of a lethal Nazi murderess known as the Huntress, Nina … passing through Grand Central Terminal on her way to work, Grace Healey finds an abandoned suitcase tucked beneath a … by little, injustice by brutal injustice, the Nazi occupation takes hold. Alina's tiny rural village, its families, …

The not-so-challenging challenge: Reading is good for you

… emotional intelligence and relationships when exploring characters whose backgrounds differ from our own. Reduced … our brains tend to mimic the actions and emotions of the characters with the help of our “mirror neurons”—neurons that … and when we see one performed by someone else. This empathetic superpower only activates when we are deeply …

2020: a year for escape

… such as The Family Upstairs by Lisa Jewell, The Silent Patient by Alex Michalides, and The Guest List by Lucy Foley … which inspired interest in books such as How To Be an Antiracist and Stamped From the Beginning by Ibram X Kendi , and … most notably Mary Trump’s Too Much and Never Enough , and Barack Obama’s A Promised Land .”   Saskatchewan authors …

Choosing an ereader: tips from a librarian

… options make reading comfortable and accessible. Fewer distractions – a dedicated reading device with only a few … because they are the only brand that has built-in compatibility. Amazon Kindle ereaders only work with content … button over touchscreen controls. Note-taking and stylus compatibility – these options can be useful for students and …

Smells like back to school season

… biology, chemistry, and more. For teens: Us in Ruins by Rachel Moore: A cursed ancient vase, a school archaeology … The first in a new dystopian trilogy where people with telepathic abilities are exterminated. Reviews are already great … the most popular kids ends up dying in the same way as a character from a short story she wrote, she finds herself at …

Two-Way Learning: Police Read to Children

… library. Officer Evan Bray says, “I think focusing on literacy at a very young age is really crucial to success and … play and officers can learn about the community. This empathetic approach to education, leadership, and discovery … just fun!  “By focusing on the positive things like literacy and learning, it leads to a lot of positive growth in …

Pride Reading Roundup!

… how others might be feeling about themselves, and what empathy can do to help us make room for everyone.   Everyone’s … for Tweens Fiction with Transgender or Nonbinary Characters for Teens 2SLGBTQIA+ Stories for Middle Graders Fiction with Transgender or Nonbinary Characters for Middle Grades Trans-Affirming Titles for Parents …

RPL Staff Picks: From Saskatchewan Cooking to Thrillers

… June, so thought I would highlight a few of my most anticipated reads.   For children, We Dream of Space by Erin … by Chad Sell, the author of Cardboard Kingdom , the characters confront the consequences when their doodles come to life. For teen titles, I’m most excited for Patrick Ness’ new title, Burn , a historical fantasy set in …

Free Career and Entrepreneurial Resources

… all aspects of Canadians’ life, many of us  are practicing social distancing. Some of us may be recently out … of your time at home to upgrade your skills and stay on track without spending money. Resources for business owners … resources to help you better understand your professional path or homework and research projects, make sure you check …

Love Songs to End Colonization gives voice to a new world by inviting listeners to sing along

… artists Peter Morin (Tahltan Nation) and Jimmie Kilpatrick (Brandon, MB) are launching a double vinyl album … it includes both performance and karaoke versions of the tracks, inviting listeners to sing along. Attachment …

Build your tech skills to excel at work

… Rust Tips and Tricks . LinkedIn Learning also offers career path training on topics like Becoming a Data Analyst and … Korean, Chinese, German, and more! If you prefer a more interactive and immersive learning environment, Gale Courses …

A book for every podcast

… of the joy of this podcast comes from listening to them interact with their partners, who are inevitably affected by … you, we recommend The Lady from the Black Lagoon . Milicent Patrick designed the famous Universal monster Creature from …

Be Your Own Bob Ross

… and freezing cold winter mornings I would sit for hours patiently filling in all the numbered spaces with the … videos by artists and creators with lifetimes of practice and proven teaching techniques. There’s even an app, …

What's wrong with this picture?

… dank place where the most unrepentant still wallow in a pathetic search for linear truth and chunks of meaning over … punishable by law. If that sounds undemocratic, perhaps draconian, even totalitarian, consider the consequences of … hysterical naked …” With Law and Order SVU , Will & Grace (hilarious even the fourth time around), Survivor , and …

Orange Shirt Day is a chance for us to engage in open conversation about residential schools

… people in order to create champions who will walk a path of reconciliation through Orange Shirt Day, promoting … residential school by Bev Sellars   Seven Fallen Feathers : Racism, Death, and Hard Truths in a Northern City by Tanya …

Create Your Own Sourdough Starter!

… the art of bread requires a bit of learning and a lot of patience. Things have not always gone perfectly for me, and … a massive batch of pancakes, and another massive batch of crackers. Making a leaven, and forgetting it for two days, …

Four Lessons I Learned Becoming a Writer

… realized the truth: she cared about our readers and our characters as much as we did. Truly listening to feedback is an … hard, stupid way.” I wasted fifteen years blocking my own path, and then another ten years teaching myself how to …

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… 0N3   Postal Address: 2311 12 Ave, Regina, SK S4P 0N3  Compatibility with Browsers and Assistive Technology   Our website has been designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:  User … technologies or plugins may have limitations in interacting with our website.  Alternative : We aim to optimize …

Godzilla vs Skateboarders: Skateboarding as a Critique of Social Spaces

… that gathers together artists who use the culture and practice of skateboarding as a means to critique … There are now an estimated 20 to 40 million dedicated practitioners of skateboarding worldwide. As British … skateboarding -- a rejection both of the values and of the spatio-temporal modes of living in the contemporary …

Meditations on Place

… Meditations on Place … Close, Patrick (1993) The Regina-based photographer Patrick Close has been exhibiting his work since the … topographies of Saskatchewan - from the spare, isolated tracts of southern short-grass prairie to the lush …

Professional development

… by recognized industry professionals. Popular learning paths include:  Certification Prep and Practice Exams Project Management including PMI Certification … learning with online courses that are instructor led, interactive, and typically run for six (6) weeks. New sessions …

The Sun Never Sets: Victoria Park in Context

… trends of the last one hundred years with often regional characteristics that allow the buildings to co-exist and form the spatial edge of the park. New works by Rachelle Viader Knowles and Don Gill explored Victoria Park …

Intellectual Freedom

… persons living in Canada to advance themselves through literacy, lifelong learning, social engagement, and cultural … do this because intellectual freedom is crucial to a democracy that values diverse perspectives and encourages the … us understand the world from different angles, and foster empathy and respect for others. They give us a chance to …

Good Intentions

… dryly hilarious and ever-hopeful artist's multifaceted practice. Through his videos, objects, performance, and … the Good Intentions catalogue looks at themes of failure, pathos, comedy/tragedy, and risk as found in Sasaki's …

Verdure

… and forest. In their work, they stray from the well-worn path of landscape conventions to recast the mechanics of … seem luminously optimistic. Lindner's work recalls abstract painting by virtue of history. Wiens' slightly …
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