A Place of Secrets

The elderly Mrs. Massey’s death looks open-and-shut — until poison is found in her system and human remains are found in her basement. As Sergeant Alice Morrow investigates this double murder, decades apart, she unearths the possibility of one or more serial killers quietly at work in this quiet northern town.

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 !

All the Things We Found

In this middle-grade novel, Ruthie's mother announces she's pregnant again—but Ruthie is still mourning the death of her baby brother, who was stillborn. With help from her dog and a surprising new friend, Ruthie finds that while you can’t avoid grief, you can find comfort in honoring those you’ve lost.

Canine Connection

Part of the nonfiction Orca Wild series for middle-grade readers and illustrated with color photographs throughout, this book invites young readers to explore the relationship between dogs and humans, and how their bond has evolved throughout history.

Ink of Nightmares

Illustrated By: Andrew P. Barr

This third and final instalment in the Book of Screams series includes stories about a child who finds a cell phone that traps him in time, a monster fish disguised as a parent, and Gory Gary, who materializes instead of Bloody Mary. Finally, it's up to Tanya to stop the evil ink before it conquers the world!

Maya Inside

Illustrated By: Brady Sato

In this sweet picture book, Maya retreats into a box when some kids tease her. Inside, it's safe and beautiful. But when she sees how much life she's missing out on outside her box, Maya realizes it's time to put the box aside and rejoin the world.

Not Just Dirt!

Part of the nonfiction Orca Footprints series for middle-grade readers and illustrated with color photographs throughout, this book explores the importance of soil to all life on Earth and how we can conserve it for the future.

Sophie Shares the Stars

Illustrated By: Catherine Petit

In this touching picture book, Sophie's adoptive father, whom she calls "My Michael," develops a chronic, invisible illness. But even though Michael can't always do the things he used to, he's still Sophie's universe—and she is his.

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.

A Summer of Dragonflies

Stuck in a van with no A/C and no cell phones on a three-week family road trip across America, Guppie Persaud and her brothers secretly enter a photography contest without their technophobe parents’ permission, hoping to win new phones for the whole family.

Birth of a Hippie

Birth of a Hippie is a heartfelt graphic memoir by JoDee Samuelson, chronicling her journey from a Prairie girl in mid-20th century Alberta to an independent spirit on Prince Edward Island. Through witty storytelling and charming illustrations, JoDee explores family, identity and self-discovery with humor and heart.