February 14, 2024 | Filed under: Kids’ Books, Picture Books
Jessica J. Lee’s debut picture book, A Garden Called Home, is a love story for children of the diaspora. This picture book explores the precious bond between a mother and daughter, and also asks, where ... Read More »
The Longest Shot tells the story of Larry Kwong, who grew up in Chinatown in Vernon, B.C., during the 1920s and 30s, and became the first Asian player in the NHL in 1948. His is ... Read More »
January 31, 2024 | Filed under: Children and YA Non-fiction, Kids’ Books
Adrian Yates is used to fading into the background, especially at home, where his dads are too busy arguing to pay him any attention. Drifting listlessly through mundane summer days, the only thing tethering Adrian ... Read More »
December 13, 2023 | Filed under: Children and YA Fiction, Kids’ Books
A paean to the richness of culture and the inclusivity of art, Mehndi Boy by debut author Zain Bandali is a captivating early chapter book that is as intricate and lush as the henna that ... Read More »
December 12, 2023 | Filed under: Children and YA Fiction, Kids’ Books
In October, a fresh social-emotional learning book landed on bookshelves, joining the ranks of modern classics such as Danielle Daniel’s Sometimes I Feel Like a Fox and The Boy with Big, Big Feelings by Britney ... Read More »
December 11, 2023 | Filed under: Kids’ Books, Picture Books
Montreal-based creator Tas Mukanik’s debut children’s graphic novel is action-packed, and sure to appeal to the dinosaur-obsessed kid on everyone’s list. Lost Time is a vibrant read largely focused on a single human character: Evie, ... Read More »
December 6, 2023 | Filed under: Children and YA Fiction, Kids’ Books
In Susan Currie’s contemporary teen novel Iz the Apocalypse, readers meet Isabelle Beaufort, an eighth grader within the foster care system. In her 14 years, Iz has already been shuttled between 26 foster homes and ... Read More »
December 5, 2023 | Filed under: Children and YA Fiction, Kids’ Books
What do you do if you’re a very out bisexual goth teen starting at a new high school? You could lay low for a while, go easy on the black clothes and eyeliner, and quietly ... Read More »
December 4, 2023 | Filed under: Children and YA Fiction, Kids’ Books
Nish: North and South, originally published in French, is the first book in a coming-of-age series that follows Innu twins Leon and Eloise. Written by Isabelle Picard and translated by Kateri Aubin Dubois, the book ... Read More »
November 29, 2023 | Filed under: Children and YA Fiction, Kids’ Books
David Suzuki, the famed scientist and environmentalist, has collaborated with award-winning author Tanya Lloyd Kyi and illustrator Qin Leng for Bompa’s Insect Expedition, a fun nonfiction picture book. In the overarching story, twins Nakina and ... Read More »
November 28, 2023 | Filed under: Kids’ Books, Picture Books