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By James Davidge (Author), Bob Prodor (Illustrator), Nick Johnson (Illustrator)

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Set in Calgary amid the Great Depression, 1st Legion of Utopia traces the origins of the Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (CCF), which would lead to today’s New Democratic Party (NDP). The story combines fictional main characters … [Click to Read More]

By George Melnyk (Editor), Christina Parker (Editor)

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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 Clem Martini (Author), Naneed K. Nenshi (Foreword), Christine Brubaker (Foreword)

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Cantata & The Extinction Therapist features two plays: the first is an exploration of wellness and how it impacts our family members, while the next depicts a group therapy session for animals (and a virus) … [Click to Read More]

By Glen Huser (Author)

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With a narrative that intermingles personal family drama with Canadian history, Burning the Night is a captivating tale of love, art, and surprising reveals connected to historical events. The story follows Curtis as he becomes … [Click to Read More]

By Leon Crane Bear (Editor), Larry Hannant (Editor), Karissa Robyn Patton (Editor)

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Bucking Conservatism is a collection of thought-provoking pieces about various individuals who effected change in areas ranging from Indigenous rights to LGBTQIA+ rights to environmental action. Each chapter is heavily researched with many resources listed … [Click to Read More]

By Cherie Dimaline (Author)

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In An Anthology of Monsters, Dimaline discusses the many ways in which anxiety has impacted her life. She discusses the real-life monsters that many of us face daily—like self-doubt, perfectionism, and imposter syndrome—and the advice … [Click to Read More]

By Dave Nicholson (Author)

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Why Are You Still Here is the second book in the Lillian Mystery series, and it continues the story and Lillian’s development. Like the first book, this tale of mystery maintains a focus on Lillian’s … [Click to Read More]

By Raymond Yakeleya (Author), Samantha Gibbon (Illustrator), Rich Théroux (Illustrator), Antoine Mountain (Illustrator)

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The Rainbow, the Midwife & the Birds is a short but welcoming introduction to Dene ways of knowing, complete with gorgeous, colourful illustrations. The artwork makes it an excellent option to add Indigenous perspectives to … [Click to Read More]

By Olya Illichov (Author), Maddy Shyba (Author), Diana Bezukh (Illustrator)

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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 Gregory Younging (Author)

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Elements of Indigenous Style by Greg Younging (Opaskwayak Cree Nation) is a recent guide to writing about Indigenous peoples that provides guidance on appropriate terminology, respecting oral histories, and more. Although the target audience includes … [Click to Read More]