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Speaking our truth: a journey of reconciliation
By Monique Gray Smith. 2017
Canada's relationship with its Indigenous people has suffered as a result of both the residential school system and the lack…
of understanding of the historical and current impact of those schools. Healing and repairing that relationship requires education, awareness and increased understanding of the legacy and the impacts still being felt by Survivors and their families. Guided by Indigenous author Monique Gray Smith, readers will learn about the lives of Survivors and listen to allies who are putting the findings of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission into action. For senior high readers. 2017.Reporter in disguise: the intrepid Vic Steinberg
By Christine Welldon. 2012
Who was Vic Stein? A man who enjoyed a pint of beer at the rugby match? A young woman who…
worked behind the counter at a local department store? A seamstress in a sweatshop? Yes - she could be any and all of these characters, depending on the story she was chasing for her popular column in the Toronto News. Over 100 years ago, Vic Stein was one of the New Women, a Bachelor Girl who pursued a career in investigative journalism - hardly the type of lifestyle for an upper-middle class young lady. But she had to be stealthy, secretive, and cunning if she wanted her scoop. There are many details we do not know about this secretive and feisty journalist - we don't even know her real name! - but one thing we know for sure: Vic Steinberg would be laughing if she knew that decades after her death, people are still wondering about her and trying to solve the puzzle that was her life. Grades 3-6. 2012.Mingan my village
By Solange Messier. 2014
"Mingan my village" is a collection of 15 faces and 15 poems written by young Innu. Given a platform to…
be heard, the children chose to transport readers far away from the difficulties and problems related to their realities to see the beauty that surrounds them in nature. Winner of the 2013 Prix jeunesse des libraires du Québec (5-11 years category). Grades K-3 and older readers. 2014.Level the playing field: the past, present, and future of women's pro sports
By Kristina Rutherford. 2016
Takes readers through the history of women's pro sports, exploring how far we have come in a relatively short time…
and exposing what ground is left to gain. The book provides first-person insight through interviews with professional female athletes, including Canadian hockey player Cassie Campbell, American MMA fighter Miesha Tate, and WNBA star Elena Delle Donne. Along the way, author and sports journalist Kristina Rutherford covers important topics like opportunity, female role models, and stereotypes. Grades 4-7. 2016.Looks like daylight: voices of indigenous kids
By Deborah Ellis. 2013
For two years, the author travelled across North America interviewing Native children. Many of these children are living with the…
legacy of the residential schools; many have lived through the cycle of foster care. Many have found something in their roots that sustains them, others have found their niche in the arts, the sciences, and athletics. Like all kids, they want to find something that engages them; something they love. Their stories run the gamut - some heartbreaking, many others full of pride and hope. For junior high and older readers. 2013.Faster, higher, smarter: bright ideas that transformed sports
By Simon Shapiro. 2016
It takes a lot of talent, skill, and hard work to become a world-class athlete. But it takes even more…
to make a sport better: it takes smarts! And whether innovators are aware of it or not, it takes an understanding of physics, mechanics, and aerodynamics to come up with better techniques and equipment. Looks at the hard science behind many inventions and improvements in sports, such as how the introduction of the aluminum bat changed baseball, how a slapshot works, and what’s involved in bending a ball like Beckham. It also covers the history of such milestones as the introduction of diversity, disabled athletes, and women in sport. Grades 4-7. 2016.Grace Hopper: queen of computer code
By Laurie Wallmark. 2017
Who was Grace Hopper? A software tester, workplace jester, cherished mentor, ace inventor, avid reader, naval leader--AND rule breaker, chance…
taker, and troublemaker. Grace Hopper coined the term “computer bug” and taught computers to “speak English.” Throughout her life, Hopper succeeded in doing what no one had ever done before. Delighting in difficult ideas and in defying expectations, the insatiably curious Hopper truly was “Amazing Grace”, and a role model for science- and math-minded girls and boys. With a wealth of witty quotes, and richly detailed illustrations, this book brings Hopper's incredible accomplishments to life. Grades K-3. 2017.Get outside guide: all things adventure, exploration, and fun! (National Geographic kids)
By Nancy Honovich, Julie Beer. 2014
This guide inspires kids to get out of the house and explore the great outdoors, where they can discover the…
wonder and amazement of the world around them, whether in their backyard, across the country, or around the world. Full of fun activities, kids will learn how to make backyard bird baths, explore state parks, participate in an outdoor community event, and much more. Activities for every season are included to keep kids engaged all throughout the year, and some rainy day activities are also presented. Fun facts, lists, and sidebars supplement activities. Grades 5-8. 2014.She persisted around the world: 13 women who changed history
By Chelsea Clinton. 2018
Think baseball, basketball, and hockey are the only options in the world of sports? Think again! This book uncovers the…
"other" sports, from the local and hidden to the strange, bizarre, and downright crazy. Playing football with over 200 people per team? (Just imagine the pile-up!) Chasing a giant wheel of cheese down an English hillside? Wrestling with your toes? This book contains all the funny facts about these sports — and many more! Grades 3-6. Winner of the 2014-15 Hackmatack Award for non-fiction. 2013.The Water Walker
By Joanne Robertson. 2017
This is the story of a determined Ojibwe Grandmother (Nokomis) Josephine Mandamin and her great love for Nibi (Water). Nokomis…
walks to raise awareness of our need to protect Nibi for future generations, and for all life on the planet. She, along with other women, men, and youth, have walked around all of the Great Lakes from the four salt waters - or oceans - all the way to Lake Superior. The water walks are full of challenges, and by her example Josephine inspires and challenges us all to take up our responsibility to protect our water and our planet for all generations. Grades 3-6. 2017.When children play: the story of Right to Play
By Gina McMurchy-Barber. 2013
An orphaned girl in a Ugandan refugee camp. A former child soldier in the Sudan. When survival is the priority,…
something as simple and normal as play seems to be a luxury that these children can do without. But Right to Play is changing that perception. Founded in 2000 by Norwegian Olympic medallist Johann Olav Koss, Right to Play begins at the grassroots community level, using sports and games to teach at-risk and underprivileged children around the world important values like self-esteem, empathy, and peace. This book presents the history of this organization as well as the people who are involved in it - from the children, to their community leaders, to the celebrity athlete ambassadors who support them. Grades 4-7. 2013.Turtle Island: the story of North America's first people
By Eldon Yellowhorn, Kathy Lowinger. 2017
Based on archeological finds and scientific research, we now have a clearer picture of how the Indigenous people lived. Using…
that knowledge, the authors take the reader back as far as 14,000 years ago to imagine moments in time. A wide variety of topics are featured, from the animals that came and disappeared over time, to what people ate, how they expressed themselves through art, and how they adapted to their surroundings. The importance of story-telling among the Native peoples is always present to shed light on how they explained their world. The end of the book takes us to modern times when the story of the Native peoples is both tragic and hopeful. Grades 5-8. 2017.Women explorers: one hundred years of courage and audacity (Amazing stories)
By Helen Y Rolfe. 2003
Since the early days of exploration, adventurous women have felt the pull of the mountains. Women of the early 1900s…
climbed some of the highest peaks in Canada wearing woollen knickers and hobnail boots. These pioneers set the standard for the women who followed, such as Sharon Wood and Leanne Allison, who continue to push the limits even further. 2003.Counting on Katherine: How Katherine Johnson Saved Apollo 13
By Helaine Becker. 2018
You've likely heard of the historic Apollo 13 [mission]. But do you know about the mathematical genius who made sure…
that Apollo 13 returned safely home? As a child, Katherine Johnson loved to count. She counted the steps on the road, the number of dishes and spoons she washed in the kitchen sink, everything! Boundless, curious, and excited by calculations, young Katherine longed to know as much as she could about math, about the universe. From Katherine's early beginnings as a gifted student to her heroic accomplishments as a prominent mathematician at NASA, this is the story of a groundbreaking American woman who not only calculated the course of moon landings but, in turn, saved lives and made enormous contributions to history. Grades K-3. 2018.Her special vision: a biography of Jean Little (Contemporary Canadian biographies)
By Barbara Greenwood, Audrey McKim. 1987
As a young girl, Jean Little was teased by the other children because of her visual impairment. Today, Jean is…
the award-winning author of over a dozen books for children. Grades 5-8. Grade I braille. 1987.To be a princess: the fascinating lives of real princesses
By Laurie Coulter, Hugh Brewster. 2001
True stories of twelve real princesses reveal what life behind the palace walls. Among them: Queen Victoria, who ascended the…
throne at age 18, and Hawaii's Princess Ka`iulani, whose mother on her death bed declared that Ka`iulani would never be queen. 2001.Mingan, mon village: poèmes d'écoliers innus
By Laure Morali, Joséphine Bacon, Rogé, Rita Mestokosho. 2012
Rogé a visité l'école de Mingan, un village innu au nord-est du Québec. Il y a passé quelques jours, histoire…
de prendre le temps de photographier chacun des écoliers. Rentré chez lui, dans son atelier des Îles-de-la-Madeleine, un pinceau à la main, il a revisité le regard de ces enfants. De ce séjour à Mingan, Rogé a gardé quinze visages, et quinze textes, des poèmes écrits par les jeunes Innus. Années 3-6. Gagnant de Prix Euphonia 2015. 2012.Strange but true sports (Blazers. Strange but true)
By Lori Polydoros. 2011
She persisted around the world: 13 women who changed history
By Chelsea Clinton. 2018