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Indigenous writes: a guide to First Nations, Métis, and Inuit issues in Canada
Par Chelsea Vowel. 2016
Vowel initiates myriad conversations about the relationship between Indigenous peoples and Canada. An advocate for Indigenous worldviews, the author discusses…
the fundamental issues--the terminology of relationships; culture and identity; myth-busting; state violence; and land, learning, law and treaties--along with wider social beliefs about these issues. She answers the questions that many people have on these topics to spark further conversations at home, in the classroom, and in the larger community. Bestseller. 2016.Glaucoma: a patient's guide to the disease, fourth edition
Par Graham E Trope. 2011
Haunted Canada: true ghost stories (Haunted Canada Ser.)
Par Pat Hancock. 2003
A collection of chilling true ghost stories, from all across Canada, to send shivers down your spine. From poltergeists who…
terrorize hunters in a remote cabin to a man who gets frightened to death in a graveyard - prepare yourself to be haunted! Grades 4-7. Bestseller. 2003.Ask me anything!: strange but true answers to 99 wacky questions
Par Marg Meikle. 2004
Ever wondered what Mrs. Claus's first name is? Or where the funny bone got its name? Why is it that…
people's tattoos never come off? Read on for answers to all of these fantastic questions, along with others kids have wondered about. Companion to "You Asked for It!" (DC22035) and "Funny You Should Ask" (DC18469). Grades 4-7. 2005 Silver Birch Non-Fiction winner. Bestseller 2005. 2004.Always looking up: the adventures of an incurable optimist
Par Michael J Fox. 2009
In this follow-up to "Lucky Man" (DC24587), movie and television star Fox discusses his work, politics, faith, and family. An…
advocate for stem-cell research, Fox describes the impact his Parkinson's disease has had on his life. Strong language. Bestseller. 2009.Fantastic beasts and where to find them: the original screenplay
Par J. K Rowling. 2016
When Magizoologist Newt Scamander arrives in New York, he intends his stay to be just a brief stopover. However, when…
his magical case is misplaced and some of Newt's fantastic beasts escape, it spells trouble for everyone. Inspired by the original Hogwart's textbook by Newt Scamander, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: The Original screenplay marks the screenwriting debut of J.K. Rowling, author of the beloved and internationally bestselling Harry Potter books. Grades 4-7. 2016.What makes me feel this way?: Growing up with human emotions
Par Eda J LeShan. 1972
The author uses specific situations involving such emotions as love, hate, fear, anger and jealousy to illustrate the conflicts and…
confusion children experience, and to help them understand and accept their feelings. Grades 4-7. 1972.My Story Starts Here: Voices of Young Offenders
Par Deborah Ellis. 2019
Jamar found refuge in a gang after leaving an abusive home where his mother stole from him. Fred was arrested…
for assault with a weapon, public intoxication and attacking his mother while on drugs. Jeremy first went to court at age fourteen (“Court gives you the feeling that you can never make up for what you did, that you’re just bad forever”) but now wears a Native Rights hat to remind him of his strong Métis heritage. Kate, charged with petty theft and assault, finally found a counselor who treated her like a person for the first time.Many readers will recognize themselves, or someone they know, somewhere in these stories. Being lucky or unlucky after an incident of shoplifting, or the drug search at school, or hanging out with the wrong kids at the wrong time. The encounter with a mean cop, or a good one, that can change the trajectory of a kid’s life. Couch-surfing, or being shunted from one foster home to another. The effect of youth crime on families (the book includes the points of view of family members as well as “voices of experience” — adults looking back at their own experiences as young offenders).The kids in this book represent a range of socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations and ethnicities. Every story is different, but there are common threads — loss of parenting, dislocation, poverty, truancy, addiction, discrimination.Most of all, this book leaves readers asking the most pressing questions of all. Does it make sense to put kids in jail? Can’t we do better? Have we forgotten that we were once teens ourselves, feeling powerless to change our lives, confused about who we were and what we wanted, and quick to make a dumb move without a thought for the consequences?Guts (Smile:)
Par Raina Telgemeier. 2019
A true story from Raina Telgemeier, the #1 New York Times bestselling, multiple Eisner Award-winning author of Smile, Sisters, Drama,…
and Ghosts! Raina wakes up one night with a terrible upset stomach. Her mom has one, too, so it's probably just a bug. Raina eventually returns to school, where she's dealing with the usual highs and lows: friends, not-friends, and classmates who think the school year is just one long gross-out session. It soon becomes clear that Raina's tummy trouble isn't going away... and it coincides with her worries about food, school, and changing friendships. What's going on? Raina Telgemeier once again brings us a thoughtful, charming, and funny true story about growing up and gathering the courage to face -- and conquer -- her fears.My family divided: one girl's journey of home, loss, and hope
Par Erica Moroz, Diane Guerrero. 2018
Actress from Orange Is the New Black reflects back on her parents' deportation to Colombia and what it was like…
growing up in Boston without them. Guerrero discusses the struggles of undocumented immigrants and suggests ways to help. For grades 6-9. 2018Hello, crochet friends!: making art, being mindful, giving back : do what makes you happy
Par Jennifer Larson, Jonah Larson, Erin Harris. 2019
Young, gifted artist Jonah Larson discusses his adoption from Ethiopia and his challenges in a Wisconsin school. He and his…
mom recount how crocheting came into his life, calmed his hyper mind, and became a source of joy and fame for him. For grades 2-4. 2019Biddy Mason speaks up (Fighting for justice #2)
Par Laura Freeman, Laura Atkins, Arisa White. 2019
Tells the story--in verse, with supplemental historical material--of Bridget "Biddy" Mason, who was born a slave, sued for her family's…
freedom after being taken to California, became a midwife and a nurse, and started many philanthropic projects with profits from her real estate investments. For grades 4-7. 2019The far away brothers: two teenage immigrants making a life in America : adapted for young adults
Par Lauren Markham. 2019
Identical twins Ernesto and Raúl Flores, seventeen, fled El Salvador, and made a harrowing journey across the Rio Grande and…
the Texas desert. They faced capture by immigration authorities and still struggle to navigate life in America. Some violence and some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 2019Famous friends: best buds, rocky relationships, and awesomely odd couples from past to present
Par Jennifer Castle, Bill Spring. 2017
Profiles some of the most famous celebrity friends, from statesmen John Adams and Thomas Jefferson to literary genius Arthur Conan…
Doyle and magician Harry Houdini. Modern celebrity friendships include the bromance of X-Men stars Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart and Taylor Swift and her squad. For grades 4-7. 2017Dating and sex: a guide for the 21st century teen boy
Par Andrew P. Smiler. 2016
Provides information and advice for teen males on dating, relationships, sex, physical changes, and sexual orientation. Also discusses the topic…
of consent and covers the basics for solo and partnered sexual activities. Explicit descriptions of sex. For junior and senior high and older readers. 2016Provides advice on school, self-confidence, and the changing relationships with peers, teachers, and parents that emerge during middle school. Uses…
activities to encourage students to put their experiences in perspective and to feel comfortable with who they are. For grades 5-8. 2016Reproductive rights: who decides?
Par Vicki Oransky Wittenstein. 2016
Overview of the history of disputes over human reproduction practices, including contraception, sex education, and abortion. Highlights notable individuals such…
as Margaret Sanger and Mary Ware Dennett, who were demonized for their advocacy of women's rights to have access to birth control. For junior and senior high and older readers. 2016A beginner's guide to immortality: from alchemy to avatars
Par Maria Birmingham, Josh Holinaty. 2015
Chronicles humanity's attempts to cheat death through elixirs or other magical substances. Highlights key individuals who were believed to be…
immortal and the mysteries surrounding their actual age, including fourteenth-century French scholar Nicolas Flamel, who is said to have created the mythical philosopher's stone. For grades 3-6. 2015Drama, rumors & secrets: staying true to yourself in changing times (Smart girl's guide)
Par Nancy Holyoke. 2015