Spirit Level
Harriet is a donor-conceived child who is connecting with her half-siblings in this work of young adult fiction.
Spare Dog Parts
In this picturebook, a young girl imagines the way her dog was constructed from mismatched parts, resulting in the perfect dog.
Home Truths
An abused fifteen-year-old boy tries to take control of his life, but does so by becoming a bully.
At Ease
In this short novel for middle readers, Will discovers that while he has the talent required for a career as a classical violinist, stage fright threatens to destroy his dream.
Sleight of Hand
Javvan is on probation and struggling to stay out of trouble. Finding a job is even harder.
A Princess of Great Daring!
Jamie is a young transgender girl planning to come out to her friends after playing a game of princes and princesses.
Is That For A Boy Or A Girl?
Peyton’s not happy wearing a dress to dance at pow wow, but Auntie Eyota has a plan to help Peyton enjoy dancing again and see herself reflected as she wants to be – with the help of community.
Love Is In The Hair
Carter's up in the middle of the night, too excited to sleep: her baby sister is being born! She asks her Uncle Marcus to tell her stories about the beautiful things in his dreadlocks so she can relax and rest.
M Is For Mustache
An ABC picture book that follows the journey of a young child and her chosen family as she prepares to march at Pride.
The Newspaper Pirates
Anthony Bartholomew is on a mission to find the “newspaper pirates” who have been stealing his father’s newspaper from outside their apartment door. Along the way he discovers just how fierce he can be.
The Zero Dads Club
It's Father's Day craft time in Akilah and Kai's class, but they don't have dads! They hatch a plan to create a special club to celebrate other family members instead in The Zero Dads Club!
The Blue Vase
This entertaining and beautifully illustrated chapter book by BC Book Prize-winning author Katarina Jovanovic conveys some important messages about bullying and believing in yourself.
Bagels on Board!
In this early chapter book, the third in a series about an adopted puppy named Bagels, the Bernsteins hop aboard a cruise and find themselves in the midst of a detective caper.
44 Hours or Strike!
During the Toronto Dressmakers’ Strike of 1931, young Jewish sisters Sophie and Rose must stand together in their fight for better working conditions, decent wages, and for their union – the ILGWU. Faced with unexpected – and sometimes violent – barriers, they quickly find that a strike is more than just a march.
Small Bones
In this YA novel, Dot enlists the aid of a local boy in her search for clues about the parents who abandoned her as a newborn.
The Unquiet Past
In this paranormal YA thriller, Tess embarks on a quest to find out the truth about her parents and realizes that she possesses unusual powers that link her to the past.
My Life Before Me
In this YA novel, would-be reporter Cady investigates racism and family secrets in a small Indiana town.
Innocent
In this YA novel, Betty starts to investigate her mother’s murder and uncovers a sinister connection to the wealthy family she works for.
