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Multi-cultural fiction, LGBTQ+ fiction, Canadian authors (Fiction), Ghost and horror stories
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A YA coming-of-age novel full of longing, love and ghosts from the past, inspired by both Puccini's Madama Butterfly and…
Japanese history.Seventeen-year-old Adam has just broken up with his boyfriend Evan and is not looking forward to the excruciating awkwardness at school for the rest of term or a whole summer stuck at home with his dad, stepmom and baby brother, Benji.But then Adam discovers a diary in some boxes in the attic and is quickly enthralled by their poignant story. They were written by a young woman living in Nagasaki in 1911. Adam is enraptured by her life and loves, becoming totally absorbed in her story. And then he starts to be haunted by her ghostly presence . . .Equal parts globe-trotting love drama, chilling ghost story and exploration of Japanese history, Songs for Ghosts's poetic prose and memorable characters will leave readers breathless.
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Ghost and horror stories, Fantasy
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Dryades, gobelins, sylphes. Six campeurs découvrent que leurs moniteurs de camp ne sont pas des humains comme les autres. Ils…
se laissent entraîner dans une aventure à la fois fantastique et cauchemardesque, qui mobilisera toutes leurs forces. Car sous leurs pas, l’oeil d’un monstre endormi s’est ouvert.
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Science and medicine biography, Nature, Biography, Social issues
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In 1841, a 12-year-old enslaved boy, Edmond Albius, made history when he discovered how to hand-pollinate vanilla plants using a…
bamboo twig. Until that time, only bees in Mexico could pollinate the plant—botanists couldn't figure out another way. With his master, Edmond travelled around Réunion Island to share his technique, le geste d'Edmonde (Edmond's gesture), which is still in use today. Despite his important achievement, as an enslaved person Edmond didn't receive payment or recognition for his contribution to science, eventually dying in poverty after being freed from slavery in 1848. Today it is recognized that Edmond's method of pollination was key to bringing vanilla to the world, helped to create a billion-dollar industry and gave us the flavor we love to use in cooking, baking, medicine, and, of course, ice cream.
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Islam, Biography, Sports and games, Social issues
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Meet 13 inspiring hijabi athletes who are changing the rules. Many of these women were the first in their sport…
to compete while wearing the hijab. Some were up against cultural traditions that didn't allow girls to play sports. And some fought to have institutional anti-hijab rules changed so that they, and Muslim girls after them, would be able to compete. Discover the stories of Egyptian beach volleyball player Doaa Elghobashy, UAE hockey player Fatima Al Ali, Afghani soccer player Hajar Abulfazl and Syrian-American runner Rahaf Khatib, among many others. Game Changers shows the next generation of Muslim girls that they don't have to choose between following their religion and following their dreams.
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Sports fiction
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Un skateur en manque de confiance Un instagrammeur caché sous un masque La plus belle fille du skatepark au lourd…
passé Qui gagnera la compétition? Première journée au secondaire. Tout oppose Olivier, Marcus et Mala, qui se retrouvent dans la même classe. Pourtant, une passion les unit, le skate ! Ensemble, ils s'inscrivent à une compétition dont le premier prix les fait rêver : un voyage pour explorer les plus beaux skateparks de la Californie. Mais rien ne sera facile. Entre les doutes d'Olivier, les peurs de Mala et le secret de Marcus, la route s'annonce chaotique
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General fiction, Folklore, fables and fairy tales, Historical fiction
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A thrilling novel of self-discovery that is part adventure, part mystery, and part Celtic myth, set in Dublin in 1913.…
Fifteen-year-old Finnegan Wilde steals to survive. Always on the run from gangs and police, Finn is also fleeing her own mysterious past, glimpsed only through nightmares and an unusual Celtic mark on her arm. When, in a chance encounter outside the museum, she scores a journal filled with strange diagrams, maps, and a drawing identical to her mark, Finn hungers for more than the next meal. She wants answers, and more than anything, she wants to find her family. Eddie Moore, a young apprentice archaeologist, has spent months trying to decipher an ancient manuscript he and his father excavated from a bog. The Moores believe it was written by Tomas, a 9th century monk, and that it holds the clue to finding the legendary Cauldron of Plenty, one of four Treasures of Ireland. But when Eddie's father is seriously injured by a gang in an attempted robbery, Eddie alone must find the Cauldron. When their search brings them together, Finn and Eddie realize the mark on her arm and his ancient manuscript are connected. Finn doesn't trust this awkward scholar from the rich side of town. Eddie is just as suspicious of this wild girl with no home, no past, and no rules. But if they can work together, perhaps — as Tomas hoped — they will make the greatest discovery of all. Three voices — those of Finnegan, Eddie, and Tomas — intertwine like a Celtic knot that readers will delight in unravelling to the very last page
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Indigenous peoples in Canada fiction, Canadian authors (Fiction), Multi-cultural fiction, Alphabet, number and picture books
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Big or small, sweet or savoury, with stew or with sprinkles, there are tons of ways to enjoy bannock! This…
sweet and simple rhyming book explores a food that is a popular tradition with Inuit and other Indigenous people, and has some fun along the way. What's your favourite way to eat bannock? Try it at home with the included bannock recipe! Written by Inuk/Dene writer Masiana Kelly, this sweet and simple narrative celebrates this delicious food!
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General fiction
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Salma embraces her voice and speaks up for herself and her friends in book 4 of the award-winning Salma series.…
Salma's best friend Riya has had a secret: she dreams of becoming a poet! So when their school's Speech Club announces an assembly where the winner will get a spot in a city-wide writing workshop, Riya convinces Salma to join the club with her. But Nathan, another member of the club, keeps criticizing the girls for not speaking English "correctly." Salma grows increasingly frustrated: why does Nathan get to decide which accents are good or bad? Also, Salma is worried about her beloved Khalou Dawood, who keeps canceling their dinner plans, although he claims he's not sick. Through research and discussions with her family, Salma discovers what might be impacting Khalou and also gains the courage and confidence to embrace her voice and speak up for herself and others
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Fantasy, Holiday fiction, Folklore, fables and fairy tales, General fictionCustoms and cultures
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On the night before the Dragon Boat Festival, a young boy asks his grandfather how the dragon boat races first…
began. His grandfather tells him that legend has it that the races started in the ancient time of the Dragon King, when every lake and river had a guardian dragon. In Chinese culture, dragons symbolize good luck, and have great power, especially over water and weather. On race day at the harbor, all the boats have a carved dragon head. As a final touch, to wake up their team's boat, the boy paints in the dragon's eye. But once the race is underway, their boat is in last place. How can they wake their dragon?Available copies:
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Animal stories, Friendship stories
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Fox has a mystery to solve—and a friendship to fix!In the dense forest, in a lonely cottage, there lives Fox.…
Fox is perfectly happy all by himself—until one day, a letter arrives: "Dear Fox: I know how much you enjoy puzzles. I bet you can’t resist this one . . . Head to the forest path to begin your journey. From an old friend." Fox doesn't need any mysterious puzzles, adventures, or memories of his old . . . But he stops himself from finishing the thought. Still, it can't hurt to look at the first clue. Of course, one clue leads to the next: Fox follows arrows in the mud, notes taped to trees, swirling smoke signals, a map from a bottle, and gifts from fellow animals—on the trail of a friendship that once was. Author-illustrator Alex G. Griffiths creates an irresistible mystery for readers to solve in this witty, whimsical picture book—with important themes of friendship, forgiveness, and opening up about your feelings.Available copies:
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Multi-cultural fiction, Canadian fiction, Holiday fiction, Family stories, General fictionTravel and geography, Parenting, Food and drink, Customs and cultures
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A little girl loves poutine so much, it's become a part of her shared July 1 birthday celebrations with her…
father. This year, family members from across Canadian join the celebration, bringing their regions' unique twists to this popular dish. Back matter includes information about the history of this classic dish, as well as a recipe.Available copies:
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Friendship stories, Science fiction, General fiction
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New for fans of the runaway bestseller The Most Magnificent Thing, a story about the ups and downs of working…
with others. When a girl and her dog arrive at the girl's favorite workspace to make something, they find that a neighbor has gotten there first! Hmm, well, maybe they could make something together? Magnificent idea! So the girl starts cutting, hammering and gluing, while the neighbor considers, measures and calculates. The neighbor believes in always measuring twice and cutting once, but the girl thinks that takes way too long. Clearly, they have very different approaches to making. Will they ever be able to work things out as a team? This fresh take on the joys and pressures of working with others will inspire kids to imagine, try and persevere - together!Available copies:
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School stories, General fictionSocial issues, Nature, Environment
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A modern schoolyard fable about nature’s magical ability to encourage imagination, play, and joy—and a dandelion’s ability to always grow back
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Ghost and horror stories, Indigenous peoples fiction, Indigenous peoples in Canada fiction
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Returning to a favourite Northwest Territories setting, Richard Van Camp brings his exuberant style to a captivating teen novel that…
blends the supernatural with 1980s-era nostalgia to reflect on friendship, tradition and forgiveness. For as long as Lawson can remember, his life in a small Northwest Territories town has revolved around "the Treaty" between the Dogrib and the Chipewyan, set down centuries ago to prevent the return of bloody warfare between the two peoples. On the Dogrib side, Lawson and his family have done their best to keep the pact alive with the neighbouring Cranes, a family with ancestral ties to a revered Chipewyan war chief. But even as Lawson and his father dutifully tidy the Cranes' property as an act of respect, their counterparts offer little more than scowls and derision in return, despite the fact that both families are responsible for protecting the treaty. Worse still, it seems that one of the Cranes' boys is doing all he can to revive the old conflict: Silver, fresh out of jail, has placed himself in the service of a cruel, ghoulish spirit bent on destroying the peace. Now it's up to Isaiah Valentine, a Cree Grass Dancer, Shari Burns, a Metis psychic, and Lawson Sauron, a Dogrib Yabati-or protector-to face what Silver Cranes has called back. This latest feat of storytelling magic by celebrated author Richard Van Camp blends sharply observed realism and hair-raising horror as it plays out against a 1980s-era backdrop replete with Platinum Blonde songs and episodes of Degrassi Junior High. Unfolding in the fictional town of Fort Simmer-the setting of previous Van Camp stories-Beast delivers a gripping, spirited tale that pits the powers of tradition against the pull of a vengeful past
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General non-fiction, Poetry, Canadian authors (Non-fiction)
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Charlotte apprend par hasard que se famille déménage sur la Côte-Nord à la fin de l'année scolaire. Triste et en…
colère, l'adolescente se réfugie sur la petite plage de sa nouvelle ville et apprend à découvrir celle-ci notamment à travers son appareil-photo.
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Canadian authors (Fiction), Romance, LGBTQ+ fiction
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Curvaceous, clever, and an avid reader, seventeen-year-old bookseller Bobby Ashton never misses a main character moment. So when it comes…
to asking out his crush, he plans a romantic proposal grand enough to go down in local history. Unfortunately, Bobby's very public rejection ends up posted online for the world to see.
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Indigenous peoples fiction, Canadian authors (Fiction), Historical fiction, Indigenous peoples in Canada fiction
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Threatened by encroaching colonialism, one Métis family struggles to protect their way of life. In 1869, the arrival of surveyors…
from the new Dominion of Canada sends ripples of anxiety through the people of Red River. As the Métis Nation begins negotiating terms for joining Confederation, each member of the Rougeau family adapts in their own way: Clément looks outward, trying to maintain his livelihood as a carter, while his wife, Marienne, looks inward, determined to hold their fracturing family together. Julien, the eldest son, joins Louis Riel to confront the same intruders that so impress his sister, Charlotte. As the Red River Resistance unfolds, the consequences of each choice become heartbreakingly clear.
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Multi-cultural fiction, Canadian authors (Fiction)
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Olive Tran is turning ten! Now she can walk to school by herself and go to Kandy Korner whenever she…
wants. Finally! But when Olive finds out Mrs. Ly was pushed on the street and her brother's school friends had gross things thrown at them because they're Asian, she starts to feel less safe. And why doesn't her best friend Josh want to come to her birthday party at the trampoline park anymore? Olive knows something is wrong, but she is determined to have fun at her party. If she shows kindness, maybe others will too. Every little bit counts!
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Animal stories, Humourous fiction, General fiction
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A young boy's disappointing birthday party gets turned upside down with a blast from the prehistoric past in this hilarious,…
dino-mite picture book adventure.Jake loves dinosaurs, so with his birthday coming up, he knows just what kind of party he wants — a dinosaur sleepover! Dino games, dino balloons, dino cake. Dino everything! But when the big day arrives, his friends all come down with the flu, and the party seems to be on the edge of extinction.Then, in the middle of the night, Jake hears a strange noise and goes to investigate. To his surprise, he finds some prehistoric party guests right there in his living room! They've invited themselves in to make sure Jake has a birthday he'll never forget —just don't tell the T-Rex!An unforgettable birthday tale with huge laughs and heart, this newest picture book from acclaimed author Linda Bailey celebrates friendship, inclusion and fun – and is brought to life with magnificent, cinematic artwork from award-winning animation director and illustrator Joe Bluhm.
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General fiction, Multi-cultural fiction, LGBTQ+ fiction, Canadian fiction, School stories
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Perfect for fans of Mason Deaver and Becky Albertalli, this tender, raucous novel follows a rule-following, perfectionist teen who starts…
an underground GSA club at her conservative Catholic high school, from the acclaimed author of Kings, Queens, and In-Betweens.Cassie Perera is a star student in St. Luke's junior class. But the new school year brings an unwelcome surprise—the return to St. Luke's of Cassie's former friend, Ben, who left a few years ago after a homophobic bullying incident Cassie knows she didn't do enough to prevent.Still harboring guilt from her inaction, Cassie decides, in her usual, overzealous way, to team up with the neighboring public school to found an underground Gender and Sexuality Alliance—as a complicated strategy for making things up to Ben. Secretly, Cassie is also tempted by the possibility of opening up about her own sexuality for the first time.As Cassie’s new friends urge her out of her comfort zone, she unlocks a kind of joy and freedom she’s never felt before—even as she struggles to balance these experiences with her typical tightrope of being the perfect daughter, student, and Catholic.Cassie’s perfectly curated life unravels into turmoil, but can she embrace the mess enough to piece together something new?