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In There Are Wolves Here Too, Howell masterfully blends nostalgia, suspense, and the disorientation of adolescence. Set in a vividly realized suburban world, the novel follows the life of Robin, a 13-year-old boy living in … [Click to Read More]
By Niall Howell (Author)
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Tales for Late Night Bonfires is a collection of short stories that contain elements of the fantastic, and all are well suited for oral storytelling around a bonfire. Each story has a different theme and … [Click to Read More]
By G.A. Grisenthwaite (Author)
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- English Language Arts
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, a group of seven writers created a collection of short scenes exploring themes of past, future, and identity. Written in a standard script format, the scenes in Many Mothers, Seven Skies … [Click to Read More]
By Joan Crate (Author), Cheryl Foggo (Author), Linda Gaboriau (Author), Tchitala Nyota Kamba (Author), Sherry Letendre (Author), Karen W. Olson (Author), Susan Ouriou (Author)
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- English Language Arts
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- Social and Emotional Wellness
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In The Definition of Beautiful, Bellows tells her story of dealing with anorexia and coming of age as a young gay woman. This memoir explores the social and internal struggles in a painfully real and … [Click to Read More]
By Charlotte Bellows (Author)
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Indigiqueerness comprises short biographical stories, personal dialogues, and visual media, featuring Whitehead’s distinctive voice as he reflects on his life and experiences. This slim volume is an excellent example of using voice or visual media … [Click to Read More]
By Joshua Whitehead (Author)
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- Canadian History
- English Language Arts
- Health and Life Skills
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The COVID Journals is a collection of stories, poems, and artwork that brings the experiences of Canadian frontline health care workers to light. Many of the chapters are short enough to be used in a … [Click to Read More]
By Shane Neilson (Editor), Sarah Fraser (Editor), Arundhati Dhara (Editor)
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The Law is (Not) for Kids is a practical guide that is primarily meant for young people affected by the law—through events such as divorce and custody arrangements, for example—but it would be useful for … [Click to Read More]
By Ned Lecic (Author), Marvin A. Zuker (Author)
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Urbane is the sequel to Sewell’s bestselling debut novel Humane. Set in Amiskwaciy (also known as Edmonton), this novel continues the adventures of Hazel LeSage, a middle-aged private investigator. The story straddles worlds, blending family … [Click to Read More]
By Anna Marie Sewell (Author)
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In this collection of 12 short stories, Blodgett explores themes of grief, relationships, and life-changing moments through well-developed, relatable characters. While dark plot twists and trauma are present in most of the stories, many offer … [Click to Read More]
By Astrid Blodgett (Author)
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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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Walking Together, Working Together is a collection that focuses on the concept of holistic health from multiple Indigenous perspectives. This book features the voices of healers, academics, physicians, and Elders, as they address topics ranging … [Click to Read More]
By Leslie Main Johnson (Editor), Janelle Marie Baker (Editor)
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- Canadian History
- Religions of the World
- Social Studies
- Social and Emotional Wellness
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Lewis’s memoir Tiny Lights for Travellers follows two threads: the story of her life and divorce, alternating with her Opa’s escape from Nazi-occupied Netherlands. The intergenerational trauma of the Holocaust is touched on as Lewis … [Click to Read More]
By Naomi K. Lewis (Author)
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Kirkham gives Austen’s Sense and Sensibility a Canadian rural twist in this modern retelling focusing on Ellie and Val—sisters who have two very different approaches to life in the fictional town of Sober. While those … [Click to Read More]
By Emily Kirkham (Author)
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- English Language Arts
- Health and Life Skills
- 2SLGBTQI+
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In Next Time There’s a Pandemic, the author reflects on her experiences during the 2020 lockdowns and the confusing, isolating months that followed. Shraya begins by commenting on how she believed 2020 was going to … [Click to Read More]
By Vivek Shraya (Author)
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- English Language Arts
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- Hi-Lo
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Puberty is a complicated and sometimes scary part of growing up, but these three plays by Craddock touch on some of the most difficult issues teens might face with thoughtfulness and humour. Each of the … [Click to Read More]
By Chris Craddock (Author)