Barefoot Skateboarders

Illustrated By: Sophie Casson

In this nonfiction picture book, the tiny village of Janwaar in Madhya Pradesh, India, gets a new skatepark, which inspires Ramkesh and all the local kids to learn how to skateboard, putting them on the map and uniting their community.

Izzy Wong’s Nose for News

In this quirky middle-grade novel, Izzy Wong finds the perfect subject for her podcast—investigating the school bathroom flooding that caused damage to classrooms. But the deeper she gets into her reporting, the more she blurs the line between truth and gossip...and right and wrong.

Pages of Doom

Illustrated By: Andrew P. Barr

In this second installment in the Book of Screams series, we revisit the ongoing story of Tanya, who is trying to vanquish a sentient ink that steals people's dreams, and delve into other horrors in short-story form, such as a ray of sunshine that kills, a rabbit carcass that haunts a young boy, and a teddy bear that possesses its owner.

What Inspires

Illustrated By: Ellen Rooney

In this buoyant picture book, three friends go to the park and their creativity spreads to everyone around them, into dance, chalk drawings, dramatic play and, when the day is over, inspirational dreams.

Les planchistes aux pieds nus

Illustrated By: Sophie Casson
Translated by: Rachel Martinez

Cet album est inspiré d’une histoire vraie survenue à Janwaar dans le Madhya Pradesh, l’un des États les plus pauvres et les plus vastes de l’Inde, où la construction d’un planchodrome a rassemblé toute la communauté et fait la renommée du petit village lorsque les enfants se sont passionnés pour la planche à roulettes.

Grandir

Illustrated By: Janou-Eve LeGuerrier

En plus d’aborder le « futur » de fac¸on tangible, ce roman accessible, sublime´ par les illustrations douces et vives, parle de l’acceptation de soi dans son unicite´ et ses diffe´rences.

A Short History of British Columbia

This book explains BC’s early economic, territory and political developments and includes the struggle over borders, railways, tariffs, and schools. It goes on with the boom that preceded the First World War, the depression that followed, and such issues as scandals, prohibition, women’s suffrage, and the rise to power of the Social Credit.

Are You Listening?

Based on her popular one-woman play, Zaynab Mohammed’s Are You Listening? combines memoir and poetry to tackle topics of war, displacement, and immigration. Fleeing war-torn Lebanon, Zaynab eventually finds her freedom by listening to herself, others, and the earth. This book creates a tapestry where hope can grow.

Reg Takes a Trip

Illustrated By: Emma Martin

Join Brown Bear Reg as he learns to co-regulate his emotions. Reg Takes a Trip, the latest in this series of Tales for Big Feelings, uses the five senses to guide reluctant young sleepers into dreamland.

Bridging the Reading Gap

A comprehensive series of lessons that address phonics, morphology, and vocabulary for teachers working with students in grades 4–8. With a wide range of learners in every classroom, engaging activities and carefully curated lists scaffold instruction for emergent to competent readers.

Larry Gets Lost in Vancouver Activity Book

Illustrated By: John Skewes

Join Pete and his adorable pup, Larry, on a playful journey through the city of Vancouver! Packed with fun puzzles and activities, this vibrant full-color activity book covers Vancouver's most beloved landmarks, from the iconic Stanley Park to the towering Capilano Suspension Bridge.