Exciting news! We've extended BC SRC Fairware Orders until Monday, April 15th (until 11:59pm).  Please do share the link with your staff to place orders and their chance to rock some of the best-looking merch we've had (see below)! If you make one large group order, you can save on the $5 shipping charge. If you have any questions or concerns, please get in touch with either Stephanie or Kate.

Happy New Year! We are delighted to share a sneak peak of BC Summer Reading Club 2024 – World of Curiosities. Please note that you will be receiving an email very soon from Kate Wood (BC SRC Provincial Assistant) with information regarding your library system's core print materials. This year, we are beyond thrilled to work with Victoria-based artist and illustrator, Meneka Repka. Meneka's unique style is an ode to traditional children's illustration with a modern, whimsical twist – perfect for this year's curiosity-based theme. Check out some of this year's artwork below. Finalized versions of the print materials will be available to [...]

We are excited to share that the 2024 BC Summer Reading Club Artist is Meneka Repka! While we await her formal BC SRC artist page, we just wanted to share a quick bio. Meneka is an incredibly talented Sri Lankan-Canadian illustrator and teacher with a background in art education and curriculum development. Her artwork is filled with playful whimsy and imaginative wonder, perfect for our World of Curiosities theme! When it comes to her inspirations, you can clearly see her love for vintage and traditional illustrations and noted Richard Scarry as one of her favourite picture book authors. Her debut [...]