The Taste of Rain
This novel for middle readers takes place in a Japanese internment camp in China in WWII, where thirteen-year-old Gwen follows the Girl Guide code in order to survive.
Girls Like Me
In this high-interest novel for teen readers, sixteen-year-old Emma is raped by a popular boy from school.
Who is Tanksy?
In this high-interest novel for middle readers, fourteen-year-old Tanya is a secret rebel graffiti artist.
Double Trouble
In this high-interest novel for middle readers, twelve-year-old Victoria pretends she has an identical twin sister.
Coming Back
In this work of fiction, Julie works with a therapy horse to help heal the PTSD she suffers from after a horrific car accident.
Legends and Teachings of Xeel's, the Creator
This is the last book by celebrated Indigenous educator Ellen White.
Inconvenient Skin / nayêhtâwan wasakay
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This powerful and thought-provoking collection of poems will draw you in and make you reconsider Canada's colonial legacy.
I Am a Feminist
This nonfiction book encourages teens to stand up for equality and speak out against injustice.
Badir and the Beaver
In this illustrated early chapter book, new Canadian Badir confuses the beaver in his neighborhood park for a very large rat.
Eight Times Up
In this middle-grade novel, Riley's dad signs him up for aikido to help him manage his anxiety.
The Invisible Garden
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This beautifully illustrated picture book tells the story of a little girl's journey through her grandmother's garden.
Lark and the Dessert Disaster
In this illustrated early chapter book, Lark and Connor Ba have been invited to judge a community baking contest, but when a contestant's dessert is sabotaged, the amateur detectives have to solve the case if they are going to have any sweets left to sample.
Le Silence se glisse près de toi
Dans cet album, un jeune enfant trouve du réconfort dans le silence quand le monde devient trop bruyant.
Laurent, c'est moi
Un album qui plonge dans le quotidien d’un garçon autiste de manière franche et sensible.
Les Combats de Ti-Coeur
Un petit garçon apprend à reconnaître ses émotions dans cet album jeunesse illustré.
The Vegetable Museum
In this middle-grade novel, thirteen-year-old Chloë learns about her family’s history while helping her grandfather in his garden.
My Love is For You
A beautiful board book that weaves the purity, strength and endlessness of love with simple joys of nature.
Trail of Crumbs
In this young adult novel, Greta and her twin brother are abandoned by their father and stepmother, and Greta struggles with the confusion and shame she feels after being raped.
The Magic Boat
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In this beautifully illustrated picture book, a young child overcomes her shyness to make a new friend, and together they go on adventures in an abandoned blue boat on the beach.
Home Sweet Neighborhood
Orca Footprints nonfiction series for middle readers. Readers will learn how to take an active part in creating the kind of cities they'd like to live in.
Billy Stuart in the Minotaur's Lair
In this illustrated novel for middle-grade readers, Billy Stuart and his loyal Scout group have inadvertently traveled through time and are trapped in a labyrinth with King Minos's Minotaur.
