In a few short weeks it will be time for Team Canada — Gillian, Lila, Leah and Julia — to climb on a jet and head to Singapore for the world finals of the Kids’ Lit Quiz competition. These book-loving girls from Hodgson Middle School are the certified True North champions of this worldwide challenge based on knowledge of English-language authors. Amazing. To help cover travel costs for Team Canada, dozens of local merchants and businesses have donated goods and services in an auction that begins on the evening of May 23. One stunning prize is a week at the Kemur Girls Equestrian Camp valued at $1,300. Names like Amsterdam Brewery, Aroma Espresso Bar, Canada’s Wonderland, Davisville Eye Care, Eggstatic, McSorley’s Saloon, Tall Ship Cruises and Ten Spot Leaside are but a few. See all of them and make a bid here.
