Branlyn Community School has updated its library with new books that reflect the school’s multicultural community and promote a love of reading. The north-end school has added dual language books in seven different languages for students and parents to enjoy together. Each book is printed in English and a second language: Chinese, Korean, Somali, Tagalog (spoken in the Phillipines), Urdu and Punjabi (East Indian dialects) and Vietnamese. The idea is to assist students whose first language is not English, by providing reading material that reflects their language and culture. “It recognizes their heritage,” said Beth Lougheed, the school’s vice-principal and learning resource teacher. “It says, ‘We value you and welcome you to our community.’” The Standard Deviants - Learn English as a Second Language (ESL) DVD 4-Pack

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