Ciel In All Directions
Life is anything but ordinary for non-binary trans teen Ciel and their friends Stephie and Liam, from growing their YouTube channel to campaigning for their school’s LGBT Alliance!
Unstoppable
Ten very different disabled women, from neurosurgeon Dr. Karin Muraszko to environmental activist Greta Thunberg, who are making a difference in the world.
Early One Morning
A young child wakes up before the rest of the household to make himself and his cat breakfast.
Bedtime, Not Playtime!
A young child is led on a chase before bed, as her puppy would prefer to play rather than sleep.
Jordan and Max, Showtime
In this illustrated early chapter book, a young boy has trouble fitting in at his new school until an unlikely friendship gives him the courage to show his true self to his classmates.
Guardians of Porthaven
In this science-fiction novel for middle readers, just as fifteen-year-old Malcolm prepares to take on the traditional role of Guardian of his city, he learns some shocking truths about his family.
A Plan for Pops
In this illustrated picture book, a child helps their grandfathers deal with a difficult change in abilities.
Govern Like a Girl
Kate Graham introduces us to the thirteen women who have become first ministers (provincial premiers and, in one case, prime minister) in Canada, and shows how their strength and ingenuity led them each to govern like a girl.
Sink or Swim
In this high-interest accessible novel for teen readers, trans teen Bass and his girlfriend, Rosie, have to battle the elements to survive.
Growing Up Trans
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This illustrated nonfiction anthology is a collection of stories, essays, poetry and art by transgender youth.
The Unconventional Nancy Ruth
Born into privilege but expected to use her advantages for the good of others, Senator Nancy Ruth has led an uncommon, unconventional life. Like Nancy herself, this book is rich in surprises and contradictions about a remarkable woman who used her privilege to support social change and the battle to better women’s lives.
Hare B&B
A family of young hares sets up a bed and breakfast after their parents run afoul of a devious coyote.
Blood Sport
In this high-interest accessible novel for teen readers, Jason is determined to find out the truth about his sister’s death.
Riley Can't Stop Crying
While his sister tries everything to help, a young boy isn’t sure why he can’t stop crying in this transitional picture book.
Barefoot Helen and the Giants
A hilarious new folktale adaptation from award-winning author Andy Jones, with brave and resourceful girls, evil giants, a magical cat, a storytelling hotel and hairy feet.
Hey Jude
In this high-interest accessible novel for teen readers, a teen tries to balance the last year of high school, a new romance and looking after her sister with mental health issues.
The Year Shakespeare Ruined My Life
Alison, desperate to be high school Valedictorian, agrees to produce her school play and must navigate the drama that ensues including her crush on Charlotte, the star of the play.
Ciel
Ciel, a gender non-conforming transgender kid with a popular YouTube channel, navigates high school, friendship, and a long-distance relationship.
My Family, Your Family!
A board book that represents a variety of families, from single parents to co-parents to gay parents.
The Abortion Caravan
In 1970 seventeen women travelled five thousand kilometres from Vancouver to Ottawa to raise awareness for women's rights, leading a rally of 500 women demanding access to abortion that shut down parliament.
Genius Jolene
In this illustrated early chapter book, Jolene travels with her long-haul trucker father to Los Angeles.
Pride
This revised, updated and expanded edition of the award-winning book Pride: Celebrating Diversity & Community (2016) celebrates the LGBTQ+ community’s diversity, the incredible victories of the past fifty years and the voices of young activists.
Backwards Day
A playful picture book set on a far-away planet Tenalp, where once a year everything is backwards! Except on that day, Andrea stays a girl…What happened?
