Our Future
Profiles of ten young activists taking on the key issues of our times. From racism to cyber bullying, from gun violence to animal protection, they don’t let their youth stop them from being heard.
Nibi Emosaawdang / The Water Walker
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The dual language edition, in Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe) and English, of the award-winning story of a determined Ojibwe Nokomis (Grandmother) who walked around all of the Great Lakes to protect our water.
Gaawin Gindaaswin Ndaawsii / I Am Not a Number
The dual language edition, in Nishnaabemwin (Ojibwe) Nbisiing dialect and English, of the award-winning book I Am Not a Number. When eight-year-old Irene is removed from her First Nations family to live in a residential school she is confused, frightened, and homesick. She tries to remember who she is and where she came from.
kimotinâniwiw itwêwina / Stolen Words
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The dual language edition, in Plains Cree and English, of the story of a little girl who sets out to help her grandfather discover the Cree language that was stolen from him when he was sent away to residential school as a boy.
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.
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.
Standing Strong
When a suicidal Native American teen leaves her reservation to join a large-scale oil-pipeline protest, she gets caught up in a dangerous situation and goes through a life-changing transformation that sets her on a new path to become a Water Protector.
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.
