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By Martha Brooks. 1988
These 14 short stories examine the pain of love and growing up, peer pressure, dating and sibling rivalry. Nominated for…
1990 Governor General's Award. For junior and senior high and adult readers. 1990, c1988.By Janette Oke. 1990
Because Julia had been raised and educated in luxury, her father did not think she should marry John Harrigan, a…
rugged westerner. But she had insisted, and now they are happily married; John has a good job at the lumber mill and they have a lovely home in the Canadian Rockies and twin daughters. Then the mill closes. Julia’s dreams seem to be crumbling around her until she gets an idea. But will it save the town? c1990.By Wab Kinew. 2018
"We are a people who matter." Inspired by President Barack Obama's Of Thee I Sing, Go Show the World is…
a tribute to historic and modern-day Indigenous heroes, featuring important figures such as Tecumseh, Sacagawea and former NASA astronaut John Herrington.Celebrating the stories of Indigenous people throughout time, Wab Kinew has created a powerful rap song, the lyrics of which are the basis for the text in this beautiful picture book, illustrated by the acclaimed Joe Morse. Including figures such as Crazy Horse, Net-no-kwa, former NASA astronaut John Herrington and Canadian NHL goalie Carey Price, Go Show the World showcases a diverse group of Indigenous people in the US and Canada, both the more well known and the not- so-widely recognized. Individually, their stories, though briefly touched on, are inspiring; collectively, they empower the reader with this message: "We are people who matter, yes, it's true; now let's show the world what people who matter can do."By Linda Zeman-Spaleny. 2009
A breathtakingly illustrated tribute to the art and mythology of West Coast native culture.In this exquisitely illustrated picture book, based…
on the animated short film of the same name, Linda Zeman-Spaleny transports young readers to a bygone time when nothing lived in the universe, when “out of the darkness came the Great Raven, who brought the Sun to the children of the North Pacific Coast.” Legend tells of a boy, living by the sea, who befriends the ravens, sharing his food with them. But some of the ravens are greedy, and the village boys decide to teach them a lesson by sending a swift and fatal arrow. When darkness descends upon the land, the wise elder tells the villagers that only the Lord of the Sky can restore the Sun, so the boy begins an arduous journey in search of him. . . .In this riveting folktale, Linda Zeman-Spaleny pays tribute to her emigration from Eastern Europe and her arrival in British Columbia, where she saw beautiful totem poles for the first time. Award-winning artist Ludmila Zeman’s lush, vibrant artwork complements this timeless tale with modern themes and the message that we need to care for our world in order to preserve it.By David A. Robertson. 2021
A picture book celebrating Indigenous culture and traditions. The Governor General Award--winning team behind When We Were Alone shares a…
story that honors our connections to our past and our grandfathers and fathers.A boy and Moshom, his grandpa, take a trip together to visit a place of great meaning to Moshom. A trapline is where people hunt and live off the land, and it was where Moshom grew up. As they embark on their northern journey, the child repeatedly asks his grandfather, "Is this your trapline?" Along the way, the boy finds himself imagining what life was like two generations ago -- a life that appears to be both different from and similar to his life now. This is a heartfelt story about memory, imagination and intergenerational connection that perfectly captures the experience of a young child's wonder as he is introduced to places and stories that hold meaning for his family.By Danielle Metcalfe-Chenail. 2019
Come along on an aviation journey with Alis! This spunky female guide will take you through an ABC of planes…
featuring gorgeous cut-paper art.An A to Z of planes past and present, this book has stunning cut-paper art and a cute-as-a-button guide named Alis. Named for Dr. Alis B. Kennedy, likely one of the first Indigenous women to obtain a commercial pilot licence with land and sea ratings in Canada, Alis will take you on an aviation tour from the Avro Arrow to the Zeppelin and everything in between. Meticulously researched and uniquely crafted, this is a one-of-a-kind book that will delight aviation fans big and little.By Brittany Luby. 2019
Two people navigate their differences with curiosity and openness in this stunning picture book that imagines the first meeting between…
an Indigenous fisher and a European sailor.Based on an actual journal entry by French explorer Jacques Cartier from his first expedition to North America in July 1534, this story imagines the first encounter between a European sailor and a Stadaconan fisher. As the two navigate their differences (language, dress, food) with curiosity, the natural world around them notes their similarities. The seagull observes their like shadows, the mosquito notes their equally appealing blood, the mouse enjoys the crumbs both people leave behind. This story explores how encounters can create community and celebrates varying perspectives and the natural world. It is at once specific and universal. It's a story based on a primary document and historical research, but it is in equal measure beautifully imagined. It makes room for us to recognize our differences while celebrating our shared humanity.Debut author Brittany Luby's background in social justice and history brings a breathtaking depth of insight and understanding to this story and Michaela Goade's expressive art brings equal life to the creatures and landscapes. An author's note outlines the historical context as well as situates the story in the present day.By Eric Wright. 1990
When Linda Thomas, a massage therapist with influential clients, is murdered, Inspector Charlie Salter must handle the sensitive case. He…
is delighted when Sergeant Mel Pickett, an expert at homicides, is assigned to help with the case. Some strong language. 1990.By Robertson Davies. 1991
Gil is murdered by his wife's lover, an art critic known as "the Sniffer." The victim becomes a spirit who…
follows the murderer and, seated beside him at a film festival, is fascinated by a documentary about his ancestors, which is invisible to the Sniffer. Gil sees the Welsh side of his family, devout Methodists, engage in a swearing contest, and the Loyalist side present a history of eccentricity unknown to him in real life. Some strong language. Bestseller 1991.By W. P Kinsella. 1991
Jamie O'Day reminisces about Truckbox Al McClintock as he describes the the various people who inhabited the area around Edmonton…
in the 1940s, and the courtships, weddings, fights, dances and box socials that were a part of their daily lives. 1991.By Alberto Manguel. 1991
Novel explores the perception of personal identity and its reality. Antoine, a retired army officer; Marianne, his mute wife, who…
finds her husband both cultivated and monstrous; and their daughter, Ana, escape to Canada. The family of political refugees is summering on the Gaspe Peninsula when friends of their Argentinian maid, Rebecca, come to visit. The guests accidentally kill Marianne, and Antoine tries to explain to Ana what has happened. c1991.By David Gilmour. 1991
Bix is a forty-year-old hard-drinking Canadian speech writer and would-be novelist. Holly is a nineteen-year-old street vendor who has left…
a trail of broken hearts. From the moment Bix sees Holly he is enamoured -- fantasizing about her and spying on her. When Holly off-handedly enters a relationship with him, Bix, rather than being satisfied, becomes more obsessed. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. 1991.By Monique Gray Smith. 2021
Nous sommes gentils traite des gestes de bonté tout simples du quotidien et encourage les enfants à explorer comment ils…
se sentent quand ils sont bienveillants ou quand une personne est gentille à leur égard. L'autrice renommée Monique Gray Smith a écrit de nombreux ouvrages sur la résilience et la réconciliation. Elle communique un message important qui s'adresse aux lecteurs de tous les âges au moyen de mots soigneusement choisis. Magnifiquement illustré par l'artiste Nicole Neidhardt, l'album encourage les enfants à être gentils avec les autres et avec eux-mêmes. Ce livre audio adapté comprend des descriptions textuelles des images, y compris de la page de couvertureBy Janette Oke. 1992
A farmer’s daughter, Anna Trent despairs that her learning days are over when she graduates from the eighth grade at…
the age of sixteen. That very day, a new world of knowledge opens up for Anna when she discovers the young substitute pastor Austin Barker and his treasure trove of biblical books. At summer’s end Austin returns to the seminary but continues Anna’s tutelage by mail. When they meet again, Austin discovers Anna has grown up. c1992.By Eric Wright. 1992
Staff Inspector Charlie Salter of the Metropolitan Toronto Police is temporarily assigned to the homicide unit to investigate the murder…
of actor Alec Hunter whose body is found in a sleazy motel. Some strong language. 1992.By William Shatner. 1993
This futuristic mystery brings back investigator Jake Cardigan, who is asked to find the missing daughter of a wealthy robotics…
industrialist. Although hesitant, because it reminds Jake of his own lost love, he realizes that there's still hope for the recent disappearance, and deadly clues convince him to carry on. Sequel to "Tek vengeance", followed by "Tek power". 1993.By Janette Oke. 1993
With both anticipation and anxiety, Donnigan, a man surviving on the Western frontier alone, and Kathleen, a young girl thousands…
of miles away with limited prospects of finding a husband and stirrings of adventure in her heart, are at last united. 1993.By Leslie Gentile. 2021
Winner of the 2021 City of Victoria Children’s Book Prize It’s the summer of 1978 and most people think Elvis…
Presley has been dead for a year. But not eleven-year-old Truly Bateman – because she knows Elvis is alive and well and living in the Eagle Shores Trailer Park. Maybe no one ever thought to look for him at on the Eagle Shores First Nation on Vancouver Island. It’s a busy summer for Truly. Though her mother is less of a mother than she ought to be, and spends her time drinking and smoking and working her way through new boyfriends, Truly is determined to raise as much money for herself as she can through her lemonade stand … and to prove that her cool new neighbour is the one and only King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. And when she can’t find motherly support in her own home, she finds sanctuary with Andy El, the Salish woman who runs the trailer park.By Danielle Daniel. 2022
The middle-grade debut of star picture-book author and illustrator Danielle DanielAdventurous, trail-blazing Wolf lives in a northern mining town and…
spends her days exploring the mountains and wilderness with her three best friends Penny, Ann and Brandi. The girls’ secret refuge is their tree-house hideaway, Birchwood, Wolf’s favourite place on earth. When her beloved grandmother tells her that she is the great-granddaughter of a tree talker, Wolf knows that she is destined to protect the birch trees and wildlife that surround her.But Wolf’s mother doesn’t understand this connection at all. Not only is she reluctant to engage with their family’s Indigenous roots, she seems suspiciously on the wrong side of the environmental protection efforts in their hometown. To make matters worse, she’s just started dating an annoying new boyfriend named Roger, whose motives—and construction company—seem equally suspect.As summer arrives, so do bigger problems. Wolf and her friends discover orange plastic bands wrapped around the trees near their cherished hangout spot, and their once stable friendship seems on the verge of unravelling. Birchwood has given them so much—can they even stay together long enough to save this special place?With gorgeous yet understated language, Danielle Daniel beautifully captures an urgent and aching time in a young person’s life. To read this astonishing middle-grade debut is to have your heart broken and then tenderly mended.By Monique Gray Smith. 2021
Qu'est-ce qui te remplit le cœur de bonheur ? Le soleil sur ton visage? L'odeur de la banique qui cuit…
au four? Tenir la main d'une personne que tu aimes? Ce magnifique album cartonné, illustré par la talentueuse artiste Julie Flett, rappelle aux petits et aux grands de penser aux moments de la vie qui leur apportent de la joie et d'en profiter. La conférencière et autrice de réputation internationale Monique Gray Smith a écrit J'ai le cœur rempli de bonheur pour soutenir le bien-être des enfants et des familles autochtones, et pour encourager les bambins à chérir les moments qui les rendent heureux. Ce livre audio adapté comprend des descriptions textuelles des images, y compris de la page de couverture