Phoenix ani’ Gichichi-i’/Phoenix Gets Greater

A delightful and gentle story about a young Two-Spirit Indigenous child celebrating his identity, overcoming bullying, and bonding with his family. This dual language edition contains the story in both Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe) and English.

Vee in Between

When Vee was nine months old, her parents flew to China to adopt her. But when she struggles to keep up in Chinese dance class and a woman at the grocery store makes Vee feel like she doesn’t belong, her white parents don’t always understand.

I Am BIG

In the middle of the ice, a young Black hockey player finds joy in his talent and confidence in the cheers of his family, his coach, and the other players. Their support gives him the power to face down those who see him as a threat and to focus on the thrill of the game.

The Most Beautiful Thing I Have Ever Seen

A little girl sees her mother’s fear when war comes to their home. Fear is replaced with hope when they board a huge, shiny airplane. When it lands, they are somewhere new, and slowly, it comes to feel like home.

The Girl Who Hated Books

Meena hates books! When she accidentally knocks over a stack, out tumbles an assortment of characters. But for them to find their way back into their proper books, Meena has to read!

Phoenix Gets Greater

A delightful and gentle story about a young Two-Spirit Indigenous child celebrating his identity, overcoming bullying, and bonding with his family.

Like Cats and Dogs

Nominated for a Governor General’s Award, this picture book features a young girl learning to navigate the dynamics of her parents’ divorce by focusing on their love for her.

Runs with the Stars

A young child learns from their grandfather about the Ojibwe Horses, what it means to be the animal’s caretakers, and the importance of protecting this endangered species.

Snow Doves

This wordless picture book follows a young boy newly arrived in North America as he makes a friend and overcomes his fear of the snow.

The Train

Ashley meets her great-uncle by the old train tracks near their community in Nova Scotia. When she sees his sadness, he tells her of the day when he and the other children were taken to residential school, their lives changed forever. Uncle also explains how Ashley gives him hope. She promises to wait with him in remembrance of what was lost.

The Brave Princess and Me

In 1943 Greece, young Tilde Cohen and her mother are Jewish and on the run from the Nazis. When they arrive unannounced on Princess Alice’s doorstep, begging her to shelter them, the Princess’s kindness is put to the test. Based on the true story.

A Friend Like Iggy

Iggy is a specially trained dog who offers support to children who have experienced abuse and trauma. For police interviews, counseling, and court readiness, Iggy is there to make things easier and to let them know they are not alone.

Stolen Words

A little girl sets out to help her grandfather discover the Cree language that was stolen from him when he was sent away to residential school as a boy.

The Water Walker

The story of a determined Ojibwe Grandmother who walked around all of the Great Lakes to protect our water.

Hand Over Hand

Nina finally convinces her grandfather to let her go fishing with him and surprises her whole village by bringing in the biggest catch of the day.

Where Will I Live?

Young refugees on the move have little left except questions. But despite their uncertainty they still find time to laugh and play, and they still have hope.