February 2024 Books Recommendations

Literacy Year: February  2024 Books Recommendations

This year, we are celebrating literacy in our school and we look forward to sharing a variety of texts available in our school library that we use in our classrooms and that are highly recommended by our late Director of Religious Affairs, Marhum Syed Asad Jafri. 

Please recite a surah fateha for Marhum Syed Asad Jafri who thrived on learning and imparting knowledge to all ages.

Our students read and reflect upon a rich variety of text, which helps in building proficiency in the understanding of the language and translates into strong verbal and written communication skills.

We are pleased to share our book recommendations for February 2024.

Recommendation by our late Director of Religious Affairs, Marhum Syed Asad Jafri

The Compassionate family by Ayatollah Khamenei: Drawing inspiration from the blessed Qur’an and the Holy Household; the compassionate family shares guidance on how to build and support an Islamic family structure. 

Recommended age: 15+

This month’s Library Books picks

Our monthly theme focused on Justice. Activism and justice helps us understand social issues and inspires us to work towards sustainable solutions.

The Tree Lady: Inspired by true events this picture book looks at  how one trailblazing lady transforms a desert town into a garden filled oasis.

Stolen words: This intergenerational picture book explores the beauty of lost language and how to reclaim it.

One plastic bag: One woman’s movement to combat pollution caused by plastic bags. Inspired by true events, this book celebrates the power of positive change.

Why are we celebrating Literacy at As-Sadiq Islamic School?

Central to a student’s emotional and intellectual growth, literacy and language development are key components of the Ontario curriculum. The Ontario language curriculum is designed to support students in developing the language and literacy knowledge and skills they need to succeed in education and in life, and to encourage students to experience the joy and possibility that literacy learning can ignite.

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