Kids and Teens
Top five for kids
Most popular with kids last month:
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's stone (Harry Potter. #1.) by J.K. Rowling
- Catching the light by Susan Sinnott
- These are my words: the residential school diary of Violet Pesheens (Dear Canada) by Ruby Slipperjack
- The Orange Shirt Story: The True Story of Orange Shirt Day by Phyllis Webstad
- The Barren Grounds: The Misewa Saga, Book 1 (The Misewa Saga #1) by David A. Robertson
Reading for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation September 30th
Books have always played a role in educating and sensitizing us to the experiences of others and so for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30th, CELA is featuring books about Residential Schools as resources to help better understand the irreparable harm done to the Indigenous Communities.
Read our list of books for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
On our bookshelf
When Bugz, who is caught between the worlds of life on the Rez and the virtual world, meets Feng, they form an instant bond as outsiders and gamers and must both grapple with the impact of family challenges and community trauma.
Top Five for Teens
Most popular with teens last month:
- Dancing After TEN by Vivian Chong
- One of Us Is Lying by Karen McManus
- Poison for Breakfast by Lemony Snicket
- Clearing the Plains: disease, politics of starvation, and the loss of Aboriginal life (Canadian Plains studies, #65) by James W. Daschuk
- The five people you meet in heaven by Mitch Albom
Kids and Teen Awards
Canadian authors and illustrators have amazing stories to tell for, and about, kids and teens. Explore CELA's collection of nominated and award winning titles.
*NEW BC & Yukon Book Prizes 2021!