By Vivien Gorham Nimbus Publishing Ages 8 to 12 In Vivien Gorham’s Spirit of Summerwood, protagonist visits the eponymous camp, the 12-year-old’s favourite place on earth, where she’ll find with […]
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Sweetgrass
By Theresa Meuse Art by Jessica Jerome Nimbus Publishing Ages 4 to 8 The latest installment in Nimbus Publishing’s Indigenous Knowledge Series takes readers to early July, as Matthew and […]
Two Crows
By Susan Vande Griek Art by Emma Fitzgerald Nimbus Publishing Ages 4 to 8 Drawing inspiration from the classic Gaelic ballad “Twa Corbies,” author Susan Vande Griek creates a read-aloud […]
Sundays
By Mark Pupo Penguin Random House Canada Promising “a celebration of breakfast and family in 52 essential recipes,” food writer and Chatelaine contributor Mark Pupo combines memoir and cookbook, aiming […]
Wildflower
Written and illustrated by Brianna Corr ScottNimbus PublishingAges 5 to 8 An accomplished artist and writer, Brianna Corr Scott was the perfect choice to offer a new interpretation of the […]
I Am Quiet
By Andie PowersIllustrated by Betsy PetersenBala KidsAges 4 to 7 When the world sees an introverted child, they think they see shyness and timidity, but behind Emile’s placid eyes is […]
Muinji’j Asks Why
Told by Muinji’j and Shanika MacEachernIllustrated by Zeta PaulNimbus PublishingAges 5 to 8 As long-overdue discussions about reconciliation continue, kids are more aware than ever of the systemic racism in […]
I Lost My Talk / I’m Finding My Talk
By Rita Joe / Rebecca Thomas Illustrated by Pauline Young Nimbus Publishing Ages 4–8 One of Rita Joe’s most influential poems, I Lost My Talk tells the revered Mi’kmaw elder’s […]
Dakwäkãda Warriors
By Cole Pauls Conundrum Press Ages 12+ Your kids have probably never read a graphic novel quite like this, nor one as deeply rooted in Indigenous culture and artistic tradition. […]
No Girls Allowed
By Natalie Corbett Sampson Nimbus PublishingAges 8-12 Today, young women who want to play hockey have countless role models. They can look to the many stars of Team Canada and […]