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July 1 - Canada Day
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Kids and Teens
Top five for kids
Most popular with kids last month:
- Chirp by Kate Messner
- Anne of Avonlea: Anne of Green Gables series, book 2 (Anne of Green Gables) by L. M. Montgomery
- Because of Winn-Dixie (Because Of Winn-dixie Ser.) by Kate DiCamillo
- Shipwreck (Detective Murdoch mystery.) by Maureen Jennings
- Darkstalker (Wings of Fire: Legends book 1) by Tui T. Sutherland
Books for National day of Indigenous People
Celebrate June 21st as National day of Indigenous People! This is a day for all Canadians to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. Here are some new reads to get the celebration started:
- Go show the world: a celebration of Indigenous heroes by Wab Kinew
- Forever Birchwood by Danielle Daniel
- Mii maanda ezhi-gkendmaanh / This Is How I Know by Brittany Luby
- Elvis, me and the lemonade stand summer by Leslie Gentile
- Sharing Our Truths/Tapwe by Mindy Willett
- It's a Mitig! by Bridget George
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Louis Riel Day: The Fur Trade Project by Deborah L. Delaronde
On our bookshelf
Disney's Encanto is the tale of an extraordinary family that lives hidden in the mountains of Colombia in a wondrous, charmed place called an Encanto. Everyone in the Madrigal family has a unique gift, ranging from superstrength to the power to heal. Everyone except Mirabel. But when the magic surrounding the Encanto is in danger, Mirabel decides she might just be her exceptional family's last hope. Encanto: The Junior Novelization retells the vibrant story!
Top Five for Teens
Most popular with teens last month:
- The red palace by June Hur
- Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe (Aristotle and Dante) by Benjamin Alire Sáenz
- The inheritance games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
- The forest of stolen girls by June Hur
- Dancing After TEN by Vivian Chong
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 2022 Crime Writers of Canada Awards of Excellence - Best Juvenile or YA Crime Book!