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nspired by Lucy the elephant at the Edmonton Valley Zoo, Massing tells the story of an aging elephant called Matara, who was found alone after the death of her companion elephant. This play focuses on … [Click to Read More]
By Conni Massing (Author)
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- English Language Arts
- Alberta History
- Immigrants Experiences in Alberta
- Rural Experience
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Using a mixture of prose, text messages, emails, and images, Tamayose explores themes from relationships to murder to daily life and academia. The writing style and conversational tone makes this collection accessible to a wide … [Click to Read More]
By Darcy Tamayose (Author)
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King Warrior is the story of a young hero trying to find his path forward while struggling with family relationships. Set in parallel universes, this tale incorporates cultural aspects from northern Canada, Somalia, and Finland, … [Click to Read More]
By Jay Bulckaert (Author), Erika Nyyssenon (Author), Lucas Green (Illustrator)
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Alberta Comics: Home is an anthology of short comic stories that are quintessentially Albertan and reflect the province’s diverse population and society. The stories vary in art style, genre, and tone, so this collection is … [Click to Read More]
By Alexander Finbow (Editor), Shea Proulx (Editor), Emily Pomeroy (Editor)
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- English Language Arts
- Alberta History
- Social Studies
- Immigrants Experiences in Alberta
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Despite the term “essays” in the title, Blue Portugal and Other Essays is anything but a traditional collection of essays. Investigating themes of family histories, the natural world, art, music, aging, and more, Kishkan’s voice … [Click to Read More]
By Theresa Kishkan (Author)
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Told in short chapters, Under the Nakba Tree is the story of a young boy growing up in Alberta after his family fled Palestine. This memoir illustrates the challenges immigrants face, even in systems claiming … [Click to Read More]
By Mowafa Said Househ (Author)
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- English Language Arts
- Social and Emotional Wellness
- Immigrants Experiences in Alberta
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You Still Look the Same is a collection of poems ranging from the troublesome process of getting the free Wi-Fi login, dating, and female genital cutting. Doctor has a blunt but often witty tone to … [Click to Read More]
By Farzana Doctor (Author)
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Presented through the humanistic lens of narratives, Finding Refuge in Canada is a collection of stories that features nearly every aspect of the refugee experience, ranging from first-hand accounts to settlement workers’ perspectives. Most importantly, … [Click to Read More]
By George Melnyk (Editor), Christina Parker (Editor)
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- English Language Arts
- Social Studies
- Social and Emotional Wellness
- Music
- Immigrants Experiences in Alberta
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Introducing global events to young readers can be challenging, but this book presents the Russian invasion of Ukraine in an accessible way. Olya & Olena Escape the Invaders is told from the perspective of two … [Click to Read More]
By Olya Illichov (Author), Maddy Shyba (Author), Diana Bezukh (Illustrator)
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Esi Edugyan frames a conversation about belonging and identity around her experiences living in various parts of the world and visiting her parents’ home country, Ghana. This short, reflective book explores the concepts presented in … [Click to Read More]
By Esi Edugyan (Author)
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- Social Studies
- Alberta History
- Canadian History
- Immigrants Experiences in Alberta
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Although Chinese culture and communities are important parts of the Canadian mosaic, Chinese people’s contributions to Canada’s history are sometimes overlooked. How the Chinese Created Canada makes it easy to include stories about influential Chinese … [Click to Read More]
By Adrian Ma (Author)
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- Social Studies
- Alberta History
- Canadian History
- Immigrants Experiences in Alberta
- Black Experiences in Alberta
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How the Blacks Created Canada sheds light on Canada’s history of segregation and discrimination related to Black people. It describes key individuals who impacted Canadian history in a variety of fields, from art to politics … [Click to Read More]
By Fil Fraser (Author)
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Rooted in true Alberta history, Kalyna is the story of a young Ukrainian couple who come to Alberta to create a homestead, but end up facing the trials of the harsh prairie environment and World … [Click to Read More]
By Pam Clark (Author)
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Beyond the Gallery is a collection of essays written in both English and Spanish about experiencing visual art and Canadian Spanish-speaking identities. These eight essays vary in topic from classical art to modern tattooing, and … [Click to Read More]
By Liuba González de Armas (Editor), Ana Ruiz Aguirre (Editor)
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Beyond the Food Court contains 14 short essays by Alberta-based authors, which explore the roles food plays in our lives. Each essay has its own flavour and focus and can be used individually or in … [Click to Read More]
By Various Authors (Author)