Birth of a Hippie is a heartfelt graphic memoir by JoDee Samuelson, chronicling her journey from a Prairie girl in mid-20th century Alberta to an independent spirit on Prince Edward Island. Through witty storytelling and charming illustrations, JoDee explores family, identity and self-discovery with humor and heart.
Part of the nonfiction Orca Take Action series for middle-grade readers, this illustrated book introduces young readers to what it means to be an ally and realistic actions they can take to practice allyship in their own lives.
Rupert Goldmann’s “memoirs” trace the story of his life as a child-prodigy cello virtuoso, his flirtations and relationships, his experiences as an unrewarded composer, and his eventual, much-interrupted attempt to retreat into the world of his imagination.
After a teenage contortionist frees a talented showman from captivity in a sideshow, the duo flee across an alternate 1899 Empire of America to escape their pursuer, an evil entertainment entrepreneur / presidential candidate, recruiting other performers trapped in brutal working conditions to put together the greatest show on Earth.
In this high-interest accessible novel for middle-grade readers, thirteen-year-old Polly and her friends discover they'll need more than entrepreneurial spirit to make their middle school matchmaking business a success.
Edwin is ready to introduce the world to his drag persona, Edweena, at his skating competition.
Edwin is ready to introduce the world to his drag persona, Edweena, at his skating competition.
A year after her brother Ally’s death was ruled suicide by overdose, Andy starts university without her “honorary twin,” writing him letters as she strives to embrace her bisexuality and her Indigenous identity. When Andy discovers Ally’s hidden poems, she tries to piece together these remaining fragments of her brother.
A survivor of child sexual abuse begins to process the trauma of her past and find a way forward.
Philémon, à 10 ans, est l’homme de la maison, et il est heureux avec les deux femmes de sa vie ; Lana, sa maman, et Ingrid, son papa, devenu une femme. Mais il est parfois victime des moqueries d’un garçon de sa classe qui ne voit pas la beauté et l’authenticité d’Ingrid.
Diva is about to walk her first ball, and she is feeling nervous and excited! With the help of friends, icons, and legends from House of Siriano and the Toronto ballroom community, Diva calms her nerves, collects her courage, and claims her 10s.
In this illustrated early chapter book, Max helps Jordan train for their school's end-of-year obstacle course. But with a classroom rival and rain on race day in the mix, Jordan realizes finishing will be its own reward.
Channel Surfing in the Sea of Happiness is an iconoclastic romp through the end of the twentieth century. The misfit characters in this funny, poignant collection of stories find themselves adrift in an increasingly absurdist world, a world they must reinvent for themselves in order to find hope.
When a beloved stuff bunny gets left at the beach, all hands join in to see that it gets safely home. This hilarious adventure inspired by a well-known folksong will have listeners laughing and singing along.
Dame Polara has spent her adult life in the shadow of her father, a shady private investigator. Now, she must rely on the skills he taught her if she’s to protect herself and the people she cares about most.
In this board book told in simple rhyming verse, siblings use gender-neutral pronouns to welcome a new baby into the family. Accompanied by adorable photos, this text depicts a much-loved baby who will decide their gender when they're ready—and will be loved no matter what.
In this dual-language picture book told in simple rhyming verse, siblings use gender-neutral pronouns to welcome a new baby into the family. Accompanied by adorable photos, this text depicts a much-loved baby who will decide their gender when they're ready—and will be loved no matter what.
A rhyming alphabet board book featuring a family that has lost its dog at a Pride parade.
This inclusive picture book celebrates the joy of preparing to welcome a child, with contemporary illustrations depicting diverse families and their communities of support.
René, a trans man, confronts age and illness on a winter’s night. Charismatic as ever, he is surrounded by friends and lovers. They look back over a century of struggle—Stonewall, the AIDS epidemic—and realize it’s not over. But neither is the love. Blais, a queer literary icon, brings to life pivotal moments in the fight for queer rights.
The activists between these pages have stood up for the queer community, whether on their own behalf or in support of people they love. Some made a difference by confronting injustice; others dared to be fully themselves.
Semi-Detached is a love story that spans time and crosses classes to explore the meaning of home. Set during two paralyzing ice storms (one in 1944 and one in 2013) that are connected by a murder, a house, and the real estate agent who pieces the puzzle together.
In this partially illustrated early chapter book, ten-year-old nonbinary Sly works to solve riddles and locate the spell that can save them, their grandmother and a ghost girl from being stuck forever in an enchanted mirror.
Sydney has finally come to terms with the bullying issues she faced, but now she has a new challenge: separation anxiety. When her boyfriend shares his plans to relocate for college, Sydney compares him to her father, who also left her.
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