1.
Series:
Runs with the Stars
Hardcover
Darcy Whitecrow
9781772602388
$19.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 6 - 8
May 03, 2022
“Elders say they were always here. The horses were small, but strong.” “Like me?” “Like you.” As they await the birth of a new foal, a man teaches his grandchild about the Ojibwe Horses that used to roam the forests of northwestern Ontario. The horses once ran wild and free, but when Grandfather was a boy, they almost disappeared. Now he is the caretaker of his own small herd, keeping the breed alive for future generations and teaching his grandchild about the loving bond between human and animals.
2.
Series:
Wiijibibamatoon Anangoonan/Runs with the Stars
Dual-language edition in English and Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe)
Hardcover
Darcy Whitecrow
9781772602203
$19.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 6 - 8
May 03, 2022
Gaa ishi biitoowaawaad ji nltaginit mishtadimons, awe inini o'gikinoo'amawan noozisan o'nowen Anishinaabe mishtadimog gaa baabaayaapon noopaming omaa northwestern Ontario. Aabading mishtadimog gii baambatoowag bagwaji dash ge gii bagiji-ayaawag, aanawe apii mishoomis gwiiwizensiyit, wiinawaa gaga gii wenibaniwag. Noogom dash wiin o'ganawenimaan wiinigo wekwiinod, o'gaanawenimaani'gigwe mishtadimog ji bimaadiziwad waasa-nigaan aanike-bimaadiziwinang dash ji gikinoo'amawad wiin noozison owe zaagi'idiwin o'giwe ge ayaa'aag dash awesiinhwag.
3.
Series:
Like Cats and Dogs
Hardcover
Mélanie Perreault
9781772602418
$19.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 6 - 8
May 03, 2022
Rosalie’s parents fight like cats and dogs, even now that they’re divorced. It’s hard going from one house to another and knowing that although she loves them both, her parents just don’t get along anymore. But there’s one thing her mom and dad do agree on: they both love Rosalie, and Rosalie is here to stay!
4.
Series:
Alina in a Pinch
Paperback
Shenaaz Nanji
9781772602456
$10.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 6 - 8
May 03, 2022
Moving to a new city means Alina has to make new friends, and nothing is worse than lunch at a new school. When her grandmother visits, Alina is inspired to help her cook the delicious Afro-Indian meals she’s always loved, but a cruel note from a mysterious lunchtime bully leaves a bitter taste that even Nani’s excellent cooking can’t erase. With an audition for Junior Chef fast approaching and Nani’s wise lessons helping her, can Alina embrace her heritage and convince her classmates that being different is a good thing?
5.
Series:
Wish Upon a Satellite
Paperback
Sophie Labelle
9781772602579
$14.95
YOUNG ADULT FICTION
Age (years) from 13 - 18
May 03, 2022
The glaciers are melting and the climate crisis is on their mind, but nothing shakes the foundations of non-binary teen Ciel’s world more than sharing an unexpected kiss with their best friend, Stephie. Everything they thought was clear is suddenly all mixed up—and that’s without the new problems at school: sexting, peer pressure, and overdue book reports. In this new book for teens, Sophie Labelle’s beloved characters first introduced in Ciel and Ciel in All Directions are leaving childhood behind and grappling with new questions of identity, ...
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6.
Series:
Rachel Bird
Paperback
Becky Citra
9781772602432
$14.95
YOUNG ADULT FICTION
Age (years) from 13 - 18
May 03, 2022
Rachel and her little sister, Jane, are spending the summer with two strangers who happen to be their grandparents. Up until their mom’s death a few months ago, Rachel didn’t know these people existed, and now she’s been packed off to the family ranch in the interior of British Columbia—a place with mountains, lakes, and zero cell service. But her newfound family isn’t the only secret that’s been kept from her. Why did their mother leave her family so many years ago? Why does their grandpa stay hidden away in the basement, and what happened to...
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7.
Series:
Growing Old, Going Cold
Notes on Swimming, Aging, and Finishing Last
Paperback
Kathleen McDonnell
9781772602555
$22.95
BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY
May 03, 2022
What is it about freezing cold water that draws people in? Throughout history, humans have gravitated to cold water swimming and celebrated its healing properties, calling it the secret to good health and serenity. Today, cold water swimmers gather in groups from Galway to Georgian Bay to jump into frigid waters for fun, competition, and even as a form of activism and protest. Kathleen McDonnell started swimming in Lake Ontario, infamous for its chilly depths, because it was close to home. As time went on she began to rely on a daily dip, even ...
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8.
Series: A Feminist History Society Book
No Second Chances
Women and Political Power in Canada
Paperback
Kate Graham
9781772602180
$24.95
POLITICAL SCIENCE
May 03, 2022
As of September 2021, only thirteen women had reached Canada’s top political posts: elected or appointed provincial premier or prime minister. They have represented three major political parties and served across provinces and territories from coast to coast to coast. But, as professor and provincial candidate Kate Graham discovered, there are concerning similarities in their stories: women tend to reach the top only in challenging political circumstances; they last in the top job for about half as long as men do; and, when they run for re-elec...
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