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Books for Canada's National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Published 22 September 2023 by Karen McKay
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September 30 marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. We have selected some newer titles from our collection as recommended reads for this important day.

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The words Every Child Matters appear surrounded in a circle by indigenous art representing hands. The image is orange, black and white.

First Nations Community Reads celebrates 20th anniversary

Published 29 August 2023 by Karen McKay
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Celebrate some of the best of Indigenous writing and storytelling with the honoured books from the 2023 First Nations Community Reads list.

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Books for Disability Pride Month

Published 28 July 2023 by Karen McKay
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Check out some recently added titles, perfect for Disability Pride Month

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Book cover Born Extraordinary by Meg Zucker

Books to read during Asian Heritage Month

Published 17 May 2023 by Karen McKay
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In honour of Asian Heritage month, dig into some recent additions to our catalogue from Asian Canadian authors.

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book cover A history of Burning

World Book Day

Published 22 April 2023 by Karen McKay
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This year World Book Day is celebrating Indigenous languages. CELA's collection includes a couple of bilingual books incorporating Indigenous languages.

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book cover My Heart Fills with Happiness

Valentine's Day reads

Published 14 February 2023 by Karen McKay
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No matter your taste in books, we have just the title to sweeten you Valentine's Day, or provide the perfect way to escape.

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Book cover of You made of food of death with your beauty by Akwaeke Emezi

Black History Month Book Recommendations

Published 7 February 2023 by Karen McKay
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Celebrate Black History Month with a great read featuring Black authors, Black stories, and Black history.

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Celebrating stories from the Disability Community

Published 2 December 2022 by Karen McKay
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December 3 is the International Day for Persons with Disabilities, and it's a perfect time to read works from people with disabilities.

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A reader's perspective: Graphic Novels Project

Published 15 November 2022 by Karen McKay
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Rhianna Hajzer, one of CELA's accessibility testers shares her experience working on CELA's graphic novel project.

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Writer's Trust Award Winners Announced

Published 3 November 2022 by Karen McKay
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Congratulations to the winners of the Writer's Trusts Awards which were announced at a gala November 2. Find out about the awards and the winners in the CELA collection.

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