Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner
The Japanese Breakfast indie pop star presents a full-length account of her viral New Yorker essay to share poignant reflections on her experiences of growing up Korean-American, becoming a professional musician and caring for her terminally ill mother.
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Ms. Sylvia Lau teaches Entrepreneurship 12 and Marketing & Promotions 11and sponsors Yearbook club and Collingwood Business Organization. In her spare time she "reads tons" and enjoys hiking, travelling (especially adventure trekking), baking, and trying new bakeries/cafes. She like to read period pieces, historical fiction, stories about being misunderstood and adapting, and stories about human spirit and inner strength.
Why select this book: "Because it discusses themes that may resonate with me and so many others." |
The Code Breaker by Walter Isaacson
Bestselling author of Leonardo da Vinci and Steve Jobs returns with a gripping account of how the pioneering scientist Jennifer Doudna, along with her colleagues and rivals, launched a revolution that will allow us to cure diseases, fend off viruses, and enhance our children.
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Ms. Calindy Ramsden teaches Science 9 and Anatomy and Physiology 12 and coaches the Alpine Team and Mountain Biking. In her spare time, she likes to ski, bike, hike and do anything outdoors.
Why should students read this selection: "This book is about Jennifer Doudna, a scientist who lead the charge of CRISPR technology. This book follows her life but focuses mainly on her discovery of CRISPR. There is science, intrigue, backstabbing, competition, patent fighting and passion for science all in one book. If you want to know more about the coronoavirus, mRNA vaccines, gene editing and the future of biological sciences, this book is for you!" |
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot
Documents the story of how scientists took cells from an unsuspecting descendant of freed slaves and created a human cell line that has been kept alive indefinitely, enabling discoveries in such areas as cancer research, in vitro fertilization and gene mapping.
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Ms. Cara Dey teaches French 8, 10 Enriched and 11 and sponsors the Thunderbird Mentoring service club. In her free time, she enjoys travelling and exploring new cultures, cooking, and spending time with friends and family.
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In Order to Live: A North Korean Girl's Journey to Freedom by Yeonmi Park
A young North Korean defector and activist describes her father's imprisonment by the regime of Kim Jong-Il, her enslavement in China and her walk through the freezing Gobi Desert to freedom in South Korea, where she dedicated her life to human rights activism.
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Ms. Nina Pagtakhan teaches
Humanities 8, Socials 10, Geography 12 and coaches volleyball. In her free time: "I run, play the piano poorly because I don't practice, and try to understand my 8 year old son and 13 year old daughter." She tends to read a lot of non-fiction. |
Will by Will Smith and Mark Manson
One of the most dynamic and globally recognized entertainment forces of our time opens up fully about his life, in a brave and inspiring book that traces his learning curve to a place where outer success, inner happiness, and human connection are aligned. Along the way, Will tells the story in full of one of the most amazing rides through the worlds of music and film that anyone has ever had.
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Dean of Student Life and Leadership Ms. Samantha Weiss coaches Girls Rugby and sponsors Encounter. In her free time, she enjoys spending time outside with friends and family and reading with her 11 year old. Her favourite genre is memoirs: "I love stories about real people and their lives."
Why did she pick this book? "Two words - Will Smith. Also, I think it will be interesting to dig into and find out more about his past, his upbringing and his relationships with others." |