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The White Cat and the Monk
A monk leads a simple life, studying his books and searching for truth. One evening, his cat, Pangur, leads the monk to the truth he has been seeking.
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The King of the Birds
A young girl brings home a peacock, but he refuses to show off his colorful tail! Inspired by the life of Flannery O'Connor.
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ages 7
to 12
/ grades 2
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Somos como las nubes / We Are Like the Clouds
An eloquent and timely plea for understanding refugees.
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to 7
/ grades K
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On the Other Side of the Garden
A loving, empowering story about a girl who finds a way to cope with change.
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Night Walk
A child explores her neighborhood on a late-night walk with her dad, finding delight and comfort in moments of quiet and the warm windows into other people’s lives.
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A Sweet Meeting on Mimouna Night
A story about a young girl celebrating the Moroccan Jewish holiday of Mimouna with a new Muslim friend.
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Idaa Trail
This is a fictional story of a modern-day canoe trip along the Idaa trail, a traditional route that the Dogrib people traveled from Great Slave Lake to Great Bear Lake.
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ages 1
to 3
/ grades P
to 3
This New Baby
Teddy Jam’s poetic text paired with gorgeous illustrations by Virginia Johnson make this the perfect board book for babies and their parents.
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One Bird's Choice
One Bird's Choice is a hilarious and heartwarming comic memoir that bridges the divide between the Boomer and Boomerang generations.
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and up
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My Book of Life by Angel
A stunning verse novel about a sixteen-year-old sex worker trying to survive in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside during the time of the Pickton murders.
