This year's Markham Reads winner, Restaurant Kid by Rachel Phan, tells the story of what it’s like to grow up in a family restaurant.
The Love of Reading
There is a famous expression which is, "We all have busy lives." Part of this busy life can include not having enough time to sit down and read a book.
Supporting your Teens
In Restaurant Kid: A Memoir of Family, Rachel Phan reflects on her childhood as the daughter of hardworking immigrant parents.
Slice of Life
In the memoir Restaurant Kid by Rachel Phan, our Markham Reads 2026 winner, we learn how ordinary, everyday life can teach us important lessons.
Tips on Writing A Memoir
Memoirs are works of non-fiction that are about the author’s own life. Usually, memoirs have a strong theme or an important lesson.
Bibliotherapy: How Books Can Help Us Feel Better
Bibliotherapy is the use of reading to support emotional well‑being.
Canada Reads: The Great Canadian Book Debate
Canada Reads is a yearly event from CBC where five books compete to be the one story all of Canada should read.
Sustainable Living with Library Resources
What is sustainable living? It’s a meaningful shift toward caring for our planet, our community, and our future.
It’s April! Join Us For One eRead Canada!
Do you like reading eBooks? Do you enjoy book clubs? Well, then join us and other libraries across Canada for One eRead Canada.
10 Must-Read Mystery Books
Mystery books are full of secrets, surprises, and clues waiting to be discovered. They pull you into stories where anything can happen and every detail matters.
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