Kids' Books
Keeshig and the Ojibwe Pterodactyls
By Keeshig Spade & Celeste Pedri-Spade
Illustrated by Robert Spade
On a hot summer day, a young Anishinabe boy visits the shores of Gitchee Gumee with his mother. Nanaboozhoo, their teacher, is before them, presenting himself as a mass of land that stretches across the horizon. As they visit, Keeshig tells his mother about what he calls "the ... Read more
Dear Humans
By Nisha Coleman
Illustrated by Shanthony Exum
The Earth is changing fast. Polar Bear?s ice is melting. Gazelle?s savanna is turning into a desert. Sea Turtle?s waters are poisoned. How bad is it? The animals gather to talk. When they realize that humans are behind the destruction, they must act quickly. Could they send ... Read more
My Sister's Girlfriend
By Gail Marlene Schwartz & Lucie Gagnon
Fifth grader Talia Cohen-Sullivan isn't sure how she feels about boys, crushes, and the love thing even though her best friend, Carmen, is already dreaming about kissing--and it's only September. Losing her mom to cancer a few years ago made Talia afraid of change, though she ... Read more
I am Everything In Between
By Sydney Sunderland
Illustrated by Sydney Sunderland
Sometimes it's not as simple as being a boy or a girl. I Am Everything In Between highlights kids who may not fit into stereotypical gender ideals, and celebrates how they do identify by sending positive messages about gender identity. This book teaches children that regardless ... Read more
Sangeet and the Missing Beat
By Kiranjot Kaur
Illustrated by Kiranjot Kaur
Sangeet loves music, and she's good at composing it, too. Her favourite instrument is the tabla. One day, Sangeet hears all kinds of noises everywhere and together, they have the most incredible beat. But when she tries to play it on her tabla--something is missing! Will Sangeet ... Read more
Ghost's Journey
By Robin Stevenson
Illustrated by Rainer Oktovianus
When Indonesia becomes a dangerous place for the LGBTQ+ community, Ghost and her family are forced to leave their home and escape to freedom in Canada. Ghost's Journey: A Reugee Story is inspired by the true story of two gay refugees, Rainer and Eka, and written from the perspective ... Read more
