The Fabulous Edweena
Edwin is ready to introduce the world to his drag persona, Edweena, at his skating competition.
Year of the Carrot
Leo never thought she’d need to protect her dad’s special carrot seeds from spies, but she’s made it her mission to defend her family’s farm!
Like a Bird
Rachel has just begun to feel at home in the small town of Aspen Lake when everything she has come to love is put in jeopardy by approaching wildfires.
Every Little Bit Olive Tran
Olive Tran is excited to turn ten until racism toward her Asian community makes her question how safe she feels.
The Warmest Blanket in the World
Frida’s great-grandmother, Ama, loves to help others. Now it’s Frida’s turn to help Ama by finding her a special blanket to keep her warm.
Alina in the Deep
The adventures of the endearing Alina continue as she navigates her friendship with her cousin.
The Light Keeper
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An enterprising boy keeps the electricity working in his shtetl and helps his poor family in 1900s Eastern Europe.
Undaunted Ursula Franklin
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A teacher, author, physicist, engineer, feminist, environmentalist, Holocaust survivor, pacifist, and a mother—Ursula Franklin was a brave and brilliant woman.
I, Too, Am Here
A multigenerational exploration of immigration, racism, and belonging inspired by Langston Hughes’ poem, “I, Too.”
UPS and DOWNS
You never know what kind of day it's going to be when your parent has Bipolar Disorder.
The End of Always
Ever since Isobel’s mom died, her dad won’t stop preparing for the world to end. It gets worse when he decides to move Isobel and her little sister to Endurance Ranch, a survivalist community in the middle of nowhere. A boy named Dane makes Isobel's life at the ranch better, but she realizes it's up to her to take control of her future.
Two Pieces of Chocolate
In 1945, Francine and her maman are sent to the Bergen-Belsen Nazi prison camp. Life is gray and hopeless, but Maman has two secret pieces of chocolate that give them both hope. When Francine meets Hélène, a fellow prisoner who must hide her pregnancy, Francine realizes she may be able to help.
kekwan etakwak mîkisîhk?/ What’s in a Bead?
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Tessa loves how her grandmother always smells of campfire stories. Mom says it’s because Kohkom spends her days sewing beautiful beads onto smoked hides. Inspired, Tessa asks Kohkom to teach her beading, but first she must listen and learn the many stories held in a bead. Dual language edition in Ininîmowin (Cree N-dialect) and English.
What's in a Bead?
Tessa loves how her grandmother always smells of campfire stories. Mom says it’s because Kohkom spends her days sewing beautiful beads onto smoked hides. Inspired, Tessa asks Kohkom to teach her beading, but first she must listen and learn about the many stories held in a bead.
The Case of the Pilfered Pin
Windy Lake First Nation has long been shared with cottagers, but now everyone’s arguing over who really owns the land. When the Mighty Muskrats learn that a stolen surveyor’s pin could solve the conflict, the four cousins make it their mission to find it and prove that the land belongs to their people!
Charlie's Balloons
Hi! I’m Charlie.
In my mind and in my body, all my emotions fight to take up as much space as they can.
I like to picture my feelings as balloons. Sometimes they’re so light they float away.
Other times, they’re so heavy it’s like they’re filled with water...
For highly sensitive kids who feel BIG feelings!
Khadija and the Elephant Toothpaste Experiment
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Khadija is inspired by her visit to the science fair. But how come none of the scientists are wearing a hijab, she wonders? Khadija recreates an experiment at home with mixed (and messy!) results. Surrounded by family as they celebrate Eid, Khadija tries again, with great success. She declares, “When I grow up, I’m going to be a scientist!”
Pride and Persistence
The activists between these pages have stood up for the queer community, whether on their own behalf or in support of people they love. Some made a difference by confronting injustice; others dared to be fully themselves.
Naaahsa is an Artist!
Naaahsa says art is a language everyone understands. Sometimes we make art together. We draw, we bead, we sing. Sometimes Naaahsa tells stories in Blackfoot. I even get to go with her to see her art show at the National Gallery. Naaahsa is famous for her art, but I love her hugs best.
Naaahsa Aisinaki! / Naaahsa is an Artist!
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Naaahsa says art is a language everyone understands. Sometimes we make art together. We draw, we bead, we sing. Sometimes Naaahsa tells stories in Blackfoot. I even get to go with her to see her art show at the National Gallery. Naaahsa is famous for her art, but I love her hugs best!
Obaasan's Boots
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Lou and Charlotte don’t know much about their grandmother’s life. Their Obaasan invites them to spend time with her, sharing her experience as a Japanese Canadian during WWII and a painful story of their family's internment. The girls begin to understand how their identities have been shaped by racism, and that history is not only about the past.
Everyone is Welcome
A little girl hears that her grandma’s friend, Mrs. Lee, was pushed on her way to the Asian market. When she learns that Asian students at her brother’s school are afraid to walk to class, she realizes something very wrong is happening to her community. With her mom’s support and the help of friends, she does something kind for Mrs. Lee.
Phoenix ani’ Gichichi-i’/Phoenix Gets Greater
A delightful and gentle story about a young Two-Spirit Indigenous child celebrating his identity, overcoming bullying, and bonding with his family. This dual language edition contains the story in both Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe) and English.
She's a Mensch!
From the poorest neighborhoods in Kenya to the halls of the Canadian Supreme Court, the Jewish women found in these pages have accomplished remarkable feats. Some survived the horrors of the Holocaust while others had more peaceful childhoods, but all of them saw unfairness in their world and decided to do something about it.
