Meennunyakaa / Blueberry Patch
In this dual-language book, the story of how Indigenous people harvested berries and how that tradition continues to this day.
Sus Yoo / The Bear's Medicine
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In this dual-language book, a mother bear takes her cubs out on the land to teach them how to survive.
Under Our Clothes
In this illustrated nonfiction picture book, child psychologist Dr. Jillian Roberts introduces young readers to the ideas of body safety and body image.
The Phone Booth in Mr. Hirota's Garden
This gorgeously illustrated picture book tells the story of a young Japanese boy who loses his dad in a tsunami.
Treasure
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In this gorgeously illustrated picture book, a brother and sister explore their surroundings, looking for treasure.
The Moon is a Silver Pond
A simple board book that introduces little ones to the concept of metaphor.
The World on Either Side
In this novel for teens, Valentine and her mother travel to Thailand after the death of her boyfriend.
Trésor
Dans ce livre superbement illustré, un frère et une sœur explorent leur environnement à la recherche d'un trésor.
Ruckus
In this illustrated early chapter book, a young boy learns to take care of his newly adopted dog while coping with his parents' separation.
Orcas Everywhere
This nonfiction book for middle readers takes a deep dive into the lives of orcas (also known as killer whales). Illustrated with archival and contemporary photographs.
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.
