1.
Series:
Papergirl
Paperback
Melinda McCracken
9781773631295
$13.00
JUVENILE FICTION
Apr 15, 2019
Ten-year-old Cassie lives with her working-class family in 1919 Winnipeg. The Great War and Spanish Influenza have taken their toll, and workers in the city are frustrated with low wages and long hours. When they orchestrate a general strike, Cassie — bright, determined and very bored at school — desperately wants to help. She begins volunteering for the strike committee as a papergirl, distributing the strike bulletin at Portage and Main, and from her corner, she sees the strike take shape. Threatened and taunted by upper-class kids, ...
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2.
Series:
When You're Scared
Hardcover
Andrée Poulin
9781771473651
$19.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 3 - 7
Mar 15, 2019
A sweet story about facing your fears, even when you’re scaredIt’s a bright and beautiful day at the lake where a boy and his mother are camping. The boy is just a little scared of jumping into the water. At the same time, not too far away, a hungry bear cub is a little scared of diving deep into a dumpster, where tasty snacks await. Later, when the boy encounters a distraught mama bear sniffing around the dumpster, he’s very scared. But so is her bear cub, who is trapped inside! Bold, graphic artwork moves the narrative along in this mostly-wo...
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3.
Series:
Mya's Strategy to Save the World
Hardcover
Tanya Lloyd Kyi
9780735265257
$18.99
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 9 - 12
Apr 30, 2019
Twelve-year-old Mya Parsons could save the world and organize her family, if only she had her own cell phone. A Dork Diaries for today's socially conscious young readers.Mya Parsons runs her school's social justice club with her best friend, Cleo. Her lifelong desire is to work for the United Nations and change the world, and then bask in all the ensuing adulation. Her more immediate desire is to get a phone, preferably one like Cleo's, with a leopard-print case to match. When her distracted dad and her long-distance mom (temporarily in Myanmar...
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4.
Series:
The Little Book of Big What-Ifs
Hardcover
Renata Liwska
9781328767011
$19.99
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 4 - 7
May 07, 2019
What if your imagination runs wild? New York Times bestselling creator Renata Liwska explores “what if” scenarios from silly to serious, examining the curiosities of everyday life and celebrating the power of imagination. Ideal for children 3-7 who are stuck inside or learning to cope with new uncertainties,The Little Book of Big What-Ifs is perfect for fans of I Wish You More and The Quiet Book. Every day is filled with opportunities to wonder . . .what if? In this charming book of big questions for little readers, New York Timesbestselling ...
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5.
Series:
How Emily Saved the Bridge
The Story of Emily Warren Roebling and the Building of the Brooklyn Bridge
Hardcover
Frieda Wishinsky
9781773061047
$19.95
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 7 - 10
May 01, 2019
The amazing story of Emily Warren Roebling, the woman who stepped in to oversee the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge, which was completed in 1883.Emily was not an engineer, but she was educated in math and science. She married Washington Roebling, the chief engineer of the famous bridge. When Washington became ill from decompression sickness, Emily stepped in, doing everything from keeping the books, to carrying messages for her husband, to monitoring the construction of the bridge. She was the first person to cross the Brooklyn Bridge when ...
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6.
Series:
Pumpkinheads
A Graphic Novel
Paperback
Rainbow Rowell
9781626721623
$24.50
YOUNG ADULT FICTION
Age (years) from 14 - 18
Aug 27, 2019
A 2020 Tayshas Reading List SelectionA 2020 Maverick Graphic Novel Reading List SelectionInPumpkinheads, beloved #1New York Times bestselling author Rainbow Rowell and Eisner Award–winning artist Faith Erin Hicks have teamed up to create this tender and hilarious story about two irresistible teens discovering what it means to leave behind a place—and a person—with no regrets.Deja and Josiah are seasonal best friends.Every autumn, all through high school, they’ve worked together at the best pumpkin patch in the whole wide world. (Not many people...
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7.
Series:
Spin
Paperback
Colleen Nelson
9781459744967
$12.99
YOUNG ADULT FICTION
Age (years) from 12 - 15
Aug 10, 2019
High Plains Book Award — Finalist, Young Adult • MYRCA Northern Lights Award — ShortlistedAn aspiring teenage DJ must learn how to navigate life when people find out that she's the daughter of a famous singer. Fifteen-year-old Delilah “Dizzy” Doucette lives with her dad and brother above their vintage record store, The Vinyl Trap. She’s learning how to spin records from her brother’s best friend, and she’s getting pretty good. But behind her bohemian life, Dizzy and her family have a secret: her mom is the megafamous singer Georgia Waters. When...
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8.
Series:
Sharon, Lois and Bram's Skinnamarink
Hardcover
Sharon Hampson
9780735264069
$21.99
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 3 - 7
Sep 03, 2019
National bestsellerBased on the classic folk song made famous by a beloved trio of children’s entertainers, this picture book is best sung aloud! “Skinnamarink” is a timeless anthem of love and inclusion.What does “skinnamarink” mean? You may not find its definition in a dictionary, but the meaning is clear to the generations of children who sang along: friendship, happiness, sharing, community and, ultimately, love. This song has been sung in weddings and in classrooms. It can be fun and silly—especially with the accompanying actions! And it h...
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9.
Series:
The Stone Rainbow
Paperback
Liane Shaw
9781772601084
$13.95
YOUNG ADULT FICTION
Age (years) from 13 - 18
Sep 17, 2019
Jack Pedersen is finding life complicated ever since he came out to his mom. Even though she’s been doing her best to understand, it’s obvious to Jack that his mom still wants to cry every time she says the word gay. Complications go into overdrive when a new student named Benjamin arrives at his high school, and Jack starts experiencing feelings he’s never allowed himself before. When a near tragedy turns life upside down, Jack realizes that it’s time to stop hiding and to stand up—for Pride, for Benjamin, and for himself. You can read ...
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10.
Series:
Birdsong
Hardcover
Julie Flett
9781771644730
$22.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 3 - 8
Sep 30, 2019
A tender, luminous portrait of art, nature, and connecting across generations.When a young girl moves from the country to a small town, she feels lonely and out of place. But soon she meets an elderly woman next door, who shares her love of arts and crafts. Can the girl navigate the changing seasons and failing health of her new friend? Acclaimed author and artist Julie Flett’s textured images of birds, flowers, art, and landscapes bring vibrancy and warmth to this powerful story, which highlights the fulfillment of intergenerational relationsh...
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11.
Series:
The Blue Road
A Fable of Migration
Paperback
Wayde Compton
9781551527772
$22.95
YOUNG ADULT FICTION
Age (years) from 12
Oct 01, 2019
A Quill and Quire Best Book of the Year In this stunning graphic novel, Lacuna is a girl without a family, a past, or a proper home. She lives alone in a swamp made of ink, but with the help of Polaris, a will-o'-the-wisp, she embarks for the fabled Northern Kingdom, where she might find people like her. The only way to get there, though, is to travel the strange and dangerous Blue Road that stretches to the horizon like a mark upon a page. Along the way, Lacuna must overcome trials such as the twisted briars of the Thicket of Tickets and the i...
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12.
Series:
Songs from the Deep
Hardcover
Kelly Powell
9781534438071
$25.99
YOUNG ADULT FICTION
Age (years) from 12 - 99
Nov 05, 2019
A girl searches for a killer on an island where deadly sirens lurk just beneath the waves in this gripping, atmospheric debut novel.The sea holds many secrets. Moira Alexander has always been fascinated by the deadly sirens who lurk along the shores of her island town. Even though their haunting songs can lure anyone to a swift and watery grave, she gets as close to them as she can, playing her violin on the edge of the enchanted sea. When a young boy is found dead on the beach, the islanders assume that he's one of the sirens’ victims. Moira i...
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13.
Series:
Magical Beings of Haida Gwaii
Hardcover
Terri-Lynn Williams-Davidson
9781772032963
$22.95
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 4 - 8
Nov 19, 2019
Based on ancient Haida narratives, this vibrantly illustrated children's book empowers young people and teaches them to live in harmony with nature.Haida Gwaii is home to a rich and vibrant culture whose origins date back thousands of years. Today, the Haida People are known throughout Canada and the world for their artistic achievements, their commitment to social justice and environmental protection, and their deep connection to the natural world. Embedded in Haida culture and drawn from ancient oral narratives are a number of Supernatural Be...
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14.
Series: Disgusting Critters
The Bat
Hardcover
Elise Gravel
9780735266483
$12.99
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 6 - 9
Feb 04, 2020
Hilarious illustrated nonfiction about bats perfect for beginning readers. Conversational text and silly illustrations will have you up all night reading about the only flying mammal on Earth!Fast bat facts:Distinctive trait: The only flying mammalDiet: Insects, fruit and even animal bloodSpecial talent: Sleeping upside downThe Bat covers habitat (bats live everywhere except Antarctica!), species (there are over 1,200 kinds of bats), echolocation, hibernation (bats hibernate just like bears!), conservation (don’t disturb a sleeping bat!) and mu...
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15.
Series: Disgusting Critters
The Cockroach
Hardcover
Elise Gravel
9780735266421
$12.99
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 6 - 9
Feb 04, 2020
Hilarious illustrated non-fiction about cockroaches perfect for beginning readers. You’ll bug out over this perfect pairing of humorous text and funny illustrations about this insect that’s been around for over 335 million years!Fast cockroach facts:Distinctive trait: Flat and oval-shaped bodyDiet: Everything! (Especially if it’s greasy and sweet…)Special talent: RunningThe Cockroach covers lifestyle (cockroaches prefer the dark and only come out during the day when their colonies get big enough), anatomy (cockroaches have wings but rarely fly)...
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16.
Series: A Girl Called Echo
Northwest Resistance
Book
Katherena Vermette
9781553798316
$19.95
YOUNG ADULT FICTION
Age (years) from 13 - 15
Feb 25, 2020
Step back in time to 1885 with volume three of the award-winning A Girl Called Echo graphic novel series, from best-selling author Katherena VermetteEcho Desjardins just can't stop slipping back and forth in time.In Northwest Resistance, Echo travels to 1885, a period of turmoil. The bison are gone, settlers from the East are arriving daily, and the Métis and First Nations of the Northwest face hunger and uncertainty as their traditional way of life is threatened. The Canadian government has ignored their petitions, but hope rises when Louis Ri...
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