KJS Library is excited to welcome our second author of the year, award winning author, Rachel Ip. Rachel's books are inspired by real world events or experiences. Author visit days will be spraed across Term 2 with books connected to their unit of inquiry.
Please see following for author visit days:
Year 1 - January 19 - The Wild Outside
Year 2 - February 25 - The Wild Outside, April 13 - Wild Crossings
Year 3 - January 19 - The Wild Outside
Year 4 - April 13 - Wild Crossings
Year 5 - January 12 - Wild Crossings
Year 6 - January 19 - The Last Garden
If your child would like to buy a signed copy of Rachel's book, please order it using the following Google Form.
If you have questions for the author, please ask your questions here.
Calling all Legendary Mo Seto fans! We know many of you are buzzing with questions about Mo’s next adventure. We have some thrilling news: A.Y. Chan has finished writing Book #3, and it is currently with the publisher!
To show the publishing team just how much this series means to our readers, we are launching a "Letter-to-the-Publisher" campaign. If you want to help make this book a reality, here is your chance to make your voice heard!
How You Can Help:
Take 5–10 minutes to send a quick, friendly email to the team at Simon & Schuster. Let them know that our school is ready for more Mo!
What to include in your email:
Your Name & School
Your Favorite Part: What did you love most about The Legendary Mo Seto?
The Big "Why": Why do you think Book #3 needs to hit the shelves? (Mention your favorite character or that cliffhanger you’re dying to see resolved!)
Where to Send Your Support
Please address your emails to:
Info@SimonandSchuster.ca
education.library@simonandschuster.com
Thank you for being such passionate readers and for supporting the authors who bring these stories to life. Let’s show them the power of our school community!
2026 winners: https://gbaschoolawards.org/2026-winners/
April 15, 2026 - Rachel Ip Author Visit for Year 2 & 4
May 7, 2026 - Battle of the Books Semi Finals
May 21, 2026 - Battle of the Books Final
Sep 2, 2024 - After School Writing Club starts
Sep 13, 2024 - Deadline for KJS Library Monitor (open to Y4-6)
Sep 16, 2024 - Library Parent Workshop for Parents and Caregivers
Dec 14, 2024 - Deadline for Battle of the Books (BOB) Team
March 3-7, 2025 - Book Week (details to follow)
March 18 & 19, 2025 - Author/Illustrator Visit - Liz Million
May 8, 2025 - Battle of the Books Semi-Finals (KJS)
May 21, 2025 - Battle of the Books Final (CIS)
Sep 1, 2025 - After School Writing Club starts
Sep 22, 2025 - Deadline for KJS Library Monitor (open to Y4-6)
Sep 22, 2025 - Year 5 & 6 - SCMP Posties & YP Editor Workshop
Nov 3-7, 2025 - Book Week
Dec 1 - AY Chan Author Visit
Jan 12, 2026 - Year 5 Rachel Ip Author Visit
Jan 19, 2026 - Year 1, 3, 6 Rachel Ip Author Visit
Jan 23, 2026 - After School Writing Club Book Launch
At KJS Library, we support a learning environment built on honesty, respect, and responsibility. Our academic integrity policy outlines how students can ethically use and acknowledge all resources, from books to online information.