After living away for years, Sandy Lafonde returns to her childhood home at the Watishka First Nation reserve. Little has changed since she left -- a local gang menaces the area, the community is splintered and the Cree youth are left...
Juvenile fiction
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Author:Auger, DanielSummary: - Author:Pennypacker, SaraSummary:
Waylon thinks most problems can be solved with science. But when it comes to having to share a dog with Baxter Boylen, science may not be very helpful. Baxter is the closest thing to a juvenile delinquent Waylon has ever met. He's...
- Author:Nicholls, SallySummary:
Eleven-year-old Sam McQueen, who has leukemia, writes a book during the last three months of his life, in which he tells about what he would like to accomplish, how he feels, and things that have happened to him.
- Author:Watson, RenéeSummary:
From Newbery Honor and Coretta Scott King Author Award winner Renée Watson, the first book in a young middle grade series about Ryan Hart, a girl who is pure spirit, kindness, and sunshine. Ryan Hart can be and do anything. Her name...
- Author:Sachar, LouisSummary:
Wayside School is back in session in this brand-new, fourth installment in the perennially beloved and bestselling series by Newbery Medal-winning author Louis Sachar. Your favorite students and teachers are all here. That includes...
- Author:Flett, JulieSummary:
From Julie Flett, the beloved author and illustrator of Birdsong, comes a joyous new book about playtime for babies, toddlers, and kids up to age 7. Animals and kids love to play! This wonderful book celebrates playtime and the...
- Author:James, LeBronSummary:
Kids have big dreams. And when those dreams are on the line, how far are they willing to go to achieve them? When Jayden and his teammates find out there's not going to be a Hoop Group this year-and maybe ever again-they have to...
- Author:Beuhler, C. J.Summary:
The story of an Inuit shaman in Labrador, a successful artist with no interest in the monetary rewards life offers. He discovers the skeleton of a plane lost during WWII, and attempts to identify the crewmen on board. The granddaughter...
- Author:Berkner, LaurieSummary:
Laurie Berkner, “the queen of children’s music,” (People) pairs the lyrics of her beloved hit with Ben Clanton’s whimsical illustrations in this winning, adorable picture book—a must-have for fans of Laurie, dinosaurs, and all things...
- Author:Bakewell, CatherineSummary:
Twelve-year-old Elissa has been raised in seclusion as a devotee of the Mother Goddess. But though she travels to spread hope and healing, there are those who would use her gift for darker things. And when Elissa finds herself the...
- Author:Lindstrom, CaroleSummary:
Winner of the 2021 Caldecott Medal New York Times Bestseller. This program is read by the author. Inspired by the many Indigenous-led movements across North America, We Are Water Protectors issues an urgent rallying cry to safeguard the...
- Author:Boivin, LisaSummary:
From Dene artist and bioethicist Lisa Boivin comes this healing story of hope, dreams, and the special bond between grandfather and granddaughter. When a little girl dreams about a bear, her grandfather explains how we connect with the...
- Author:Redhead Champagne, MichaelSummary:
Michael Redhead Champagne's welcoming call to action will inspire young readers to contribute to their communities by recognizing their own gifts and talents. Everyone has a gift. Every gift is different, and every gift is special...
- Author:Van Camp, RichardSummary:
In this sweet and lyrical board book from the creators of the bestselling Little You, gentle rhythmic text captures the wonder new parents feel as they welcome baby into the world. A celebration of the bond between parent and child,...
- Author:Lesage, MarlaSummary:
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many children have been introduced to wearing face masks and seeing others in masks. Author and illustrator Marla Lesage normalizes mask-wearing by introducing young readers to artists, ranchers, pilots,...
- Author:Palacio, R. J.Summary:
Over 5 million people have fallen in love with Wonder and have joined the movement to Choose Kind. Now younger readers can meet Auggie Pullman, an ordinary boy with an extraordinary face, and his beloved dog, Daisy. Countless fans have...
- Author:Rodkey, GeoffSummary:
Imagine being forced to move to a new planet where YOU are the alien! From the creator of the Tapper Twins, New York Times bestselling author Geoff Rodkey delivers a topical, sci-fi middle-grade novel that proves friendship and laughter...
- Author:HarperCollins Children's BooksSummary:
A charming new picture book story based on a song from the award-winning CBeebies preschool series Tee and Mo! This is a brand-new story based on one of the favourite Tee and Mo songs by Lauren Laverne about the special relationship...
- Author:Gutman, Dan.Summary:
With more than 23 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading! In honor of Presidents' Day, A.J. and Andrea from Ella Mentry will compete against their Dirk School rivals in the ultimate Presidents...
- Author:Dolan, ElysSummary:
When a group of weasels plot to take over the world, they encounter some technical difficulties.
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