This survey has been taken and adapted from the textbook, Sometimes Reading is Hard by Robin Bright (2021).
How do you feel about reading?
I love getting into a good book! Whether it be an exciting novel or a beautiful picture book with a powerful message, I enjoy literature on a daily basis personally, professionally and with my young children.
What types of books do you like to read?
I always enjoy a good beach read in the summer months when there is a break from school and academic reading; mysteries and thrillers are exciting as long as they are not too gruesome! I am also passionate about finding powerful picture books, especially by Canadian authors!
List some of your hobbies and things you like to do outside of school.
I enjoy papercrafting (making cards and scrapbooking), cooking, reading and doing yoga. My favourite summer activity is going to a surrounding lake and my absolute favourite place is Kootenay Lake.
Who are your favourite authors?
Canadian authors!
Tell me a bit about the last book you read that you really enjoyed.
It was set in Quebec in a snowy village over Christmas. I enjoyed all of the Canadian references, the humour behind a city person coming to a small town, and the adventurous storyline. Another book I enjoyed last summer was set on a Canadian lake and I felt an instant connection to it because I grew up going to a family cabin each summer on a lake myself.
Tell me a bit about what you have been doing over the winter break. How have you been spending your time?
We stayed home over the break and enjoyed time with family and friends. We have created a backyard skating rink on our property and the boys are really enjoying skating on it each day now that we finally have some colder weather to keep the ice! We also had some time to organize several rooms in our house and that feels good to start off the new year.
What subjects or topics do you like to learn about?
Educational Technology, Literacy, and Environmental Education.
If you could read a book about one thing, what would that be?
An adventure/mystery set in Paris or the French Riviera.