Introduction

You’ve watched my reviews and met the authors - now let’s dig into these books together.

Every few chapters you’ll have a chance to connect with the author, dig deeper into the story and characters, and get creative on your own. 

Choose a book from the shelf and let’s get reading!

The Shelf

An extension of the series,

Ainara’s Bookshelf

Featuring Ainara Alleyne

Educational Advisor and Creative Curriculum Lead - Carmen McKay

Website Design and Development- Shane Madden

Featuring the following books

“Witchlings” by Claribel A. Ortega ©2022 by Claribel Ortega, Jacket art ©2022 by Lisa Marlin. Published by Scholastic Press. All Rights Reserved

“Beatrice and Croc Harry” by Lawrence Hill © 2022 by Lawrence Hill Creative Services, Inc. Cover illustration © 2022 by Dominique Ramsey. Published in Canada by HarperCollins Publishers Ltd. All rights reserved.

“The Witch Boy” by Molly Knox Ostertag ©2017 by Molly Knox Ostertag, Jacket art @2017 by Molly Knox Ostertag. Published by Graft, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. All rights reserved.

“The Barren Grounds” by David A. Robertson ©2020 by David Robertson, Jacket art ©2020 by Natasha Donovan. Published by Puffin an imprint of Penguin Random House Canada Young Readers, a Penguin Random House Company. All rights reserved.

“From the Desk of Zoe Washington” by Janae Marks ©2020 Janae Marks, Jacket art @2020 by Mirelle Ortega. Published by Katherine Tegan Books, an imprint of Harper Collins Publishing. All rights reserved