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The books in this collection will introduce young readers to characters who overcome immense struggles, conquer their fears and strengthen their resolve.
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Shi-shi-etko
A gently moving and poetic account of a child who finds solace all around her even though she is on the verge of great loss.
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to 7
/ grades P
to 2
Shin-chi's Canoe
Shi-shi-etko is about to return to residential school, but this time she is not alone — her six-year-old brother, Shin-chi, is going, too.
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ages 3
to 6
/ grades P
to 1
Shy Me
A shy young child talks about situations when shyness takes over and what helps them engage more fully. A companion to Angry Me and Peaceful Me.
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ages 9
to 12
/ grades 4
to 7
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Does turning eleven mean that you can have new thoughts, try new things? Or will you be the same person you were when you were ten?
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ages 9
to 12
/ grades 4
to 7
Sunny Days Inside
Linked short stories follow the interconnected lives of children living in one apartment building as they shelter in place during the pandemic.
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Translated by Shelley Tanaka. A young girl with medium-light skin tone and chin-length black hair sits at a table, looking into the distance with her chin in her hand. In front of her, there is a plate of mac and cheese, a glass of juice, some paper and a pen. Behind her, a man with medium-light skin tone and short black hair sits on a couch, watching TV. The room is dim. 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Taming Papa
Mélie doesn’t know how to relate to her father, a political prisoner whom she has never met, when he is released and joins her family in Montreal.
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The Breadwinner
"All girls [should read] The Breadwinner by Deborah Ellis." — Malala Yousafzai, New York Times
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The Breadwinner Trilogy
Bestselling novels The Breadwinner, Parvana's Journey and Mud City have been a phenomenal success, touching the hearts of readers the world over.
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ages 10
to 14
/ grades 5
to 9
The Breadwinner: A Graphic Novel
Deborah Ellis's bestselling novel The Breadwinner, now available as a stunningly illustrated graphic novel.
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ages 13
to 18
/ grades 11
to 12
The Butterfly's Sting
For Bo and her siblings, the underground fight club may finally provide escape from life with an abusive uncle — but only if she can win.
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The Goat
A mountain goat living on the roof of a downtown apartment building? It’s too strange, even for Manhattan…
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The Invitation
Stacey May Fowles’ debut picture book is a whimsical, warmhearted story of how a super-special surprise can lead to anxiety — or invite imagination.
