The story centers on a group of seventh graders at Ironville Middle School who join an afterschool video game club to play “The Good War,” a World War II simulation that divides them into Axis powers and Allies teams. What begins as a friendly competition soon spirals out of control as some students, influenced by […]

Kim’s Convenience is a Canadian TV series that follows the everyday lives of the Kim family, first-generation Korean immigrants running a convenience store in Toronto’s Regent Park. Over the course of five seasons, viewers follow the ups and downs of Mr. Kim (Appa), his wife Mrs. Kim (Umma), their daughter Janet, and their estranged son […]

Kim’s Convenience is a play that follows the lives of the Kimfamily, first-generation Korean immigrants running a conveniencestore in Toronto’s Regent Park. Mr. Kim (Appa) is determined tosecure his family’s future through the store, hoping his daughterJanet will take over the business. However, Janet dreams of acareer in photography and resists her father’s wishes. Meanwhile,the […]

Joel Budd’s Underdogs is an exploration of the realities, myths, and shiftingidentities of Britain’s white working-class communities. Through a blend of reportage, interviews, and historical analysis, Budd investigates how this group has been alternately ignored,caricatured, politicized, and often blamed or credited for seismicpolitical shifts such as Brexit and recent general elections. Thebook travels from post-industrial […]

Drawing on her own experiences as the daughter of a Ghanaianmother and a white British father, Afua Hirsch’s Brit(ish): On Race,Identity and Belonging explores the complexities of race,belonging, and identity in contemporary Britain. Hirsch combinespersonal narrative with interviews and broader reflections onBritish history, colonialism, and current social issues. Sheexamines how the legacy of empire, the […]

The Social Dilemma is a documentary that explores the profoundimpact of social media on individuals and society. Through ablend of dramatized narrative and interviews with formeremployees of major tech companies like Facebook, Google, andInstagram, the film uncovers how social media platforms usesophisticated algorithms to maximize user engagement, often atthe expense of mental health, privacy, and […]

At the heart of this anthology is the chilling titular story, “The Lottery,” which has haunted readers for generations with its shocking twist and powerful commentary on blind tradition. The collection delves into themes of conformity, isolation, and the capacity for cruelty that exists within ordinary people. Shirley Jackson’s keen eye for the subtleties of human behavior turns everyday scenarios into psychological minefields, where a casual conversation can suddenly veer into terrifying territory.

“The Whale Who Wanted More” follows the adventures of Humphrey, a whale with an insatiable appetite for new experiences. Humphrey swims through the ocean, constantly searching for something to fill a mysterious emptiness he feels inside. He tries various activities and collects an assortment of treasures, but nothing seems to satisfy his longing. The book addresses themes of materialism and the search for fulfillment in a way that’s accessible to young children. It gently encourages readers to look beyond material possessions and find joy in relationships and experiences.

Chuck Mullin’s Bird Brain: Comics About Mental Health, Starring Pigeons, as the title already suggests, is a collection of several smaller comics depicting independent situations where pigeons discuss mental health issues. The individual comics range from one to four panels in colour. The book aims to reach a variety of audiences as, on one side, […]

This novella addresses present-day themes and issues wrapped up in a far from realistic scenario. When Esther and her friends are approached by a billionaire, the challenge they were confronted with was not one they expected. In return for a thousand dollars each, they have to give up their smartphones for six weeks. But what […]

When Donovan tells his mom about the adventure novel they’re reading at school, her reaction comes as a surprise. So what if the two boys in the story talk about loving each other? However, this kickstarts an attempt to ban the assigned book The Adventurers due to “mature” and “inappropriate” content. This storyline is intertwined […]

17-year-old Lily Hu wasn’t planning on falling in love. 1954’s San Francisco isn’t a safe place for two young women in love, and the Red Scare makes society’s prejudice against Chinese Americans more prevalent than ever. As the daughter of a Chinese-American immigrant, Lily worries for her father, the threat of deportation constantly looming over […]

This children’s book is about special educational needs and understanding and raising awareness of different types of intelligence.Chester is the new kid at school and has to sit next to the sloppy, chaotic, and seemingly dumb Joe. Joe is incredibly messy, cannot write properly, and does not understand the ways in which things are explained. […]

This beautiful story follows the multigenerational Colombian family Madrigal. Similar to the magical house they live in, the children and grandchildren of this family possess magical gifts that they use to help their community. However, granddaughter Mirabel has no magical powers of her own, making her feel inadequate and out of place. When their magical […]

When Ari and Dante meet at the local pool, they appear to have virtually nothing in common. Dante is a mystery to Ari with his love for poetry and eloquent expressions. As the pair spends the summer together, they grow closer and closer. But sometimes, defining an emotional bond is more difficult than it would […]

This Black Mirror episode is about (digital) memory records, privacy rights, surveillance, holding grudges, and the importance to let the past go. A world in which an implant allows people to replay their memories for themselves but also on screens for others. During the episode, Liam becomes more and more obsessed with his wife’s relationship […]

This Black Mirror episode is dealing with helicopter parents, surveillance, the issues with surveillance technology, and the importance of stressful experiences. When little Sara gets lost for a while because she was following a cat, her mother Marie takes her to get an “Arkangel”-implant letting Marie not only access Sarah’s location but also see and […]

This Black Mirror episode deals with the ethics of talent shows, consumerism, surveillance, and sensationalism.It features a system making people ride stationary bikes in order to earn “Merits”, a digital currency. Living in a room plastered with monitors they are forced to watch commercials or pay Merits if they want to skip them. When main […]