Guinea Pigs Don't Wear Pants

A whimsically joyful picture book that celebrates self-expression and individuality. Imagine a world where humans—unlike animals—can flaunt, saunter, and dress however they please. With exuberant illustrations and playful rhyme, Chris Paul Rainbows Farias (they/them) affirms the beauty of being exactly who you are.

In Crow's Field

The coming of age of Ana, a shy girl who lives mostly in her imagination, as in the real world she is completely dominated by her playmate Frances, and by the Catholic Church. The novel is the story of her path out of silence.

Julia and Romano

Cody’s the first person to make new girl Jules feel welcome in Campbell River, a small coastal community where everyone knows everyone, but can they really build a relationship amid their parents’ legal dispute over a controversial logging operation, locking them on opposite sides of an issue that’s dividing the town in two?

Yes, Genre Makes the Difference

Everything a teacher needs to use picture books, poetry, novels and nonfiction in grades 2–8 classrooms. Full of practical literacy activities that will encourage students to read and write in all genres.

Phillip Joe Plays Waila

A young boy from the Tohono O'odham Indian Reservation talks about his love of waila music. The boy shares how he was introduced to waila music, the history of the music style, and the components of waila music. Aspects of Tohono O'odham celebrations and culture in conjunction with waila music is presented.

The Love Song of Mr. Byrd

Illustrated By: Caroline Clarke

A chance meeting between Mr. Byrd and Bat at twilight — that brief window of time in which they’re both awake — begins this story of unlikely friendship. Every day over this magical summer, the duo visit the same tree branch, and come to realize they’re more alike than different.

The New Literacy Block

A fresh approach to structured literacy that makes every minute count. This thoughtful examination of instructional practices and routines will enable teachers to systematically address the alphabetic code (word recognition and decoding) and the necessary language comprehension skills students need to become proficient readers and writers.

Red Flags and Butterflies

Tenth-grader Lexie works overtime to help launch her father’s new renovation business, hoping that, in exchange, she’ll obtain his blessing to attend the art school of her dreams. But when she catches him in a compromising lie, Lexie must make an impossible choice between appeasing her father and staying true to herself.

Monsieur Pierre et les homophones

Les aventures quotidiennes de Monsieur Pierre deviennent de véritables catastrophes linguistiques à force de confondre les homophones. Illustré avec expressivité et porté par une touche québécoise, ce livre rend l’apprentissage de la langue amusant pour les enfants comme pour les enseignants.

Aujourd'hui, promis

Philo doit impérativement réaliser une affiche pour un travail scolaire. Elle aurait bien commencé avant, mais elle avait toujours une raison PLUS QUE JUSTIFIÉE de reporter son projet à plus tard. Aujourd’hui, c’est sûr, elle va le finir! À moins que...

Tatie Spaghetti

Petit Macaroni attend avec impatience sa chère Tatie Spaghetti, dont les visites rares transforment les journées ordinaires en aventures extraordinaires. Entre rires, histoires et surprises venues d’ailleurs, leur lien prouve que l’amour n’a pas de frontières.

À s'en arracher le cœur

Illustrated By: LaCharbonne

Préoccupée par les inégalités de genre et la montée des violences chez les jeunes en couple, l'autrice analyse avec sensibilité l’impact des stéréotypes véhiculés par la culture populaire sur notre vision de nous-mêmes et des relations amoureuses.

Toutes mes excuses

Les meilleures excuses du monde ont été volées à la Banque exceptionnelle des bonnes excuses, et seul l’excentrique Jimmy Smiss peut suivre toutes les pistes, même celles des fantômes. Une enquête hilarante et illustrée où aucun alibi n’est trop farfelu.

André suit une drôle de piste

Illustrated By: Xavier Cadieux

André aime mener des enquêtes. Lors d’une journée de gros flocons, il décide de suivre des pistes étranges dans la neige et de trouver qui en est à l’origine. Serait-ce un extraterrestre glissant en skis de fond sur ses pattes ? André est un détective sérieux qui n’abandonne jamais, mais Dame Nature ne lui rendra pas la tâche facile !

Active Brave Conversations

A practical, positive approach that helps teachers navigate issues and topics around inclusion and equity. The focus on belonging makes brave conversations on these issues safe for students and teachers alike.