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Straight Outta Busan is a short graphic novel memoir where Stefano Jun chronicles his childhood after moving from Busan to Calgary and later Edmonton. In a collection of short slice-of-life comics, Jun explores the frustrations … [Click to Read More]
By Stefano Jun (Author), Stefano Jun (Illustrator)
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- English Language Arts
- Educator Education
- Indigenous Experiences in Alberta
- Indigenous Matters
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The Story of ii’ taa’poh’to’p is a beautifully crafted narrative developed by the University of Calgary to introduce and explain the institution’s Indigenous Strategy. The book uses story as pedagogy, weaving together Blackfoot ways of … [Click to Read More]
By Grandparents of ii’ taa’poh’to’p (Editor)
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- Alberta History
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Mountain Voices is a visually rich exploration of how the mountain landscapes of Alberta and British Columbia have transformed over the past 100+ years. The book is built around the Mountain Legacy Project (MLP), which … [Click to Read More]
By Eric Higgs (Editor), Zac Robinson (Editor), Mary Sanseverino (Editor), Kristen Walsh (Editor)
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- Alberta History
- English Language Arts
- Environmental and Outdoor Education
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Half-Light is a contemplative travel memoir that moves through the faded towns, industrial ruins, river bends, and abandoned homesteads of the North American settler west while reflecting on aging, memory, and ecological crisis. The book … [Click to Read More]
By Amy Kaler (Author)
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Nighthawks is a collection of lyrical poems broadly about humanity and our relationships with each other, the land, the past, and the future. The topics range from short, almost horoscopic poems for each of the … [Click to Read More]
By Lisa Martin (Author)
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Grade 8 isn’t easy, especially for Owen as he navigates bullies, crushes, reading difficulties, and the mystery of where his bike disappeared. Punctuated by artwork by the author, Rich Théroux’s Silent Reader is a coming-of-age … [Click to Read More]
By Rich Théroux (Author), Rich Théroux (Illustrator)
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Rather than presenting a single storyline or concept of love, Alberta Comics: Love is a mosaic of loves, including youthful crushes, familial love, the love of a pet, and epic romantic loves. Each of the … [Click to Read More]
By Alexander Finbow (Editor), Shea Proulx (Editor), Hartley Rose (Editor), Emily Pomeroy (Editor)
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- Canadian History
- English Language Arts
- English as a Second Language
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Weird Canadian Words is a short, alphabetized glossary of Canadianisms that explains the origins, regional uses, and cultural context of Canadian words and expressions. This book is a mixture of short entries, light historical notes, … [Click to Read More]
By Edrick Thay (Author)
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Reading and Writing Bush Cree: sakâw nîhiyawîwin ayamihcikîwin ikwa masinahikîwin is a practical mini guide by language keepers for learners exploring the Northern Y dialect of the Cree language (nîhiyawîwin). It introduces syllabics and phonetics, … [Click to Read More]
By Connie Twin (Author), Tanya Larissa Fontaine (Author)
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Lillian and her friends, Chloe and Grace, are pulled into investigating another mystery in Spirit Rider, the third book in the Lillian Mystery series. This time, they are investigating the strange, rude Bicycle Boy to … [Click to Read More]
By Lynda Partridge (Author), Dave Nicholson (Illustrator)
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Spirit Animals by Cree author Wayne Arthurson is an exploration of Indigenous relationships and stories about animals, containing a blend of Indigenous and scientific knowledge about birds and mammals. The introduction provides a primer on … [Click to Read More]
By Wayne Arthurson (Author)
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Tim Bowling offers an easily digestible collection of short, character-driven tales that offer a mix of humour, offbeat situations, and contemplative moments in Graveyard Shift at the Lemonade Stand. The tales shift between humorous misadventure … [Click to Read More]
By Tim Bowling (Author)
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- Alberta History
- Indigenous Experiences in Alberta
- Music
- Fine Arts
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Expanding on his previous work, Jared Tailfeathers continues his exploration of Blackfoot ways of knowing and teachings in Music of the Earth’s Heartbeat, with further considerations of history, place, music, and art. This work blends … [Click to Read More]
By Jared Tailfeathers (Author), Darcy Turning Robe (Foreword)
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- English Language Arts
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Jun-long Lee’s collection of interconnected poems in Abode explores the concept of belonging and place. Each poem is rich with descriptive language, helping the reader to paint a mental picture and guiding them through the … [Click to Read More]
By Jun-long Lee (Author)
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Îethka is a celebration of Stoney Nakoda First Nation language, culture, and history through stories, teachings, and reflections by Stoney authors, as well as language-learning aids such as the Stoney alphabet and pronunciation guides. The … [Click to Read More]
By Trent Fox (Author), Valentina Fox (Author), Tanisha Wesley (Illustrator)