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Righting Canada's Wrongs: The LGBT Purge and the fight for equal rights in Canada
Until recently, Canadian laws discriminated against LGBTq2+ people. Those in the Canadian Military, RCMP and civil service were targeted specifically.
$34.95, HardcoverInterest ages: 13-18
Not Talking About You
Not Talking About You portrays racism as it occurs amongst young Canadians today. It explores the impact on the target and on bystanders who have to decide how to react when they find a racist youth in their midst.
$14.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 12-16Reading level: Grade 3
Righting Canada's Wrongs: Italian Canadian Internment in the Second World War
A newly updated edition explains how prejudice and racism led to the roundup and internment of hundreds of loyal Italian Canadians during the Second World War and includes the federal government’s apology for the internment in 2021.
$34.95, HardcoverInterest ages: 13-18
Righting Canada's Wrongs: Africville
In the 1960s, after ignoring the Black community’s repeated petitions for basic services, the City of Halifax bulldozed Africville in the name of urban renewal.
$34.95, HardcoverInterest ages: 13-18
Bank Shot
The story of how a young teen girl tries to balance responsibilities at home with a chance to play basketball.
$12.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 2Lexile Reading Level: HL570L
Half-Court Trap
A Black teen learns to deal with stress, anger, rivalry and body image issues in the context of basketball.
$12.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: 710L
In a Heartbeat
A romance about a trans teen boy who wants to get away to reinvent himself, only to find someone who loves him for who he is.
$14.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 13-18Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: HL530L
Jamilah at the End of the World
A Palestinian-Canadian teen girl’s anxiety about climate change causes conflict with her family and makes it seem futile to plan for her future.
$14.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 13-18Lexile Reading Level: HL710L
Paddle Battle
A teen boy learns that trusting his team and trying his best helps him accept change and adapt to it.
$12.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: HL580L
Walk This Way
A romance about a teen who feels he has to hide the fact that he does drag to get a boyfriend.
$14.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 13-18Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: HL620L
White Privilege
A reader-directed exploration of white privilege and the legacy of racism in society and media.
$24.95, HardcoverInterest ages: 9-14Lexile Reading Level: 780L
Open Secrets
A teen girl faces sexual harassment and misogyny when she tries to succeed in the local music scene.
$12.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 13-18Reading level: Grade 2Lexile Reading Level: HL550L
The Player
A gay hockey player in a secret relationship with a teammate worries how coming out will affect their chances in the sport.
$12.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 13-18Reading level: Grade 2Lexile Reading Level: HL370L
Proud to Play
Profiles of Canadian LGBTQ+ athletes who made the playing field more inclusive — including 2020 Olympic Summer Games athletes$24.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-18Reading level: Grade 5
Proud to Play
Profiles of Canadian LGBTQ+ athletes who made the playing field more inclusive — including 2020 Olympic Summer Games athletes$24.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-18Reading level: Grade 5
Confessions of a Teenage Drag King
A teen living a double life discovers that the girl they have a crush on appreciates both aspects of their identity.
$14.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 13-18Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: HL600L
Love, IRL
A same-sex romance that explores what happens when love online and in the real world collide.
$14.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 13-18Reading level: Grade 3
Consent
A timely new resource to help kids understand and resolve conflicts stemming from issues of consent$24.95, HardcoverInterest ages: 9-14Reading level: Grade 5Lexile Reading Level: 770L
Ace of Hearts
Alvin is ready for romance, but he may never be ready for more$14.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 13-18Reading level: Grade 4Lexile Reading Level: 800L