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\u00a0All Because You Matter<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\nby Tami Charles<\/p>\n
Fiction. <\/strong><\/p>\n A lyrical, heart-lifting love letter to remind all children, especially those from marginalized backgrounds, that they matter. The detailed illustrations feature Black and Brown children while colourful collages symbolize community.<\/p>\n Dumplings for Lili <\/em><\/a><\/p>\n by Melissa Iwai<\/p>\n Fiction <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Lili loves to cook little dumplings called baos with her grandmother, but when cabbage is needed, Lili races up and down the stairs of her grandmother’s apartment building to find the ingredient and help the other grandmothers borrow ingredients for different dumplings, from Jamaican meat patties and Italian ravioli to Lebanese fatayer and more.<\/span><\/p>\n Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns: A Muslim Book of Colors<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n by Hena Khan<\/p>\n Fiction <\/strong><\/p>\n With beautiful illustrations and rhymes, a young Muslim girl and her family associates colours with the Muslim traditions. Includes a glossary of terms and pronunciation guide.<\/p>\n Juli\u00e1n Is A Mermaid<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n by Jessica Love<\/p>\n Fiction.<\/strong><\/p>\n Inspired by three beautifully dressed women on the subway, Juli\u00e1n dresses up as his own version of a show-stopping mermaid. This book signifies the importance of gender expression, love, and acceptance while featuring Afro-Latinx characters and the Spanish language.<\/p>\n Laxmi’s Mooch <\/em><\/a><\/p>\n by Shelly Anand<\/p>\n Fiction <\/strong><\/p>\n After Laxmi’s friend Zoe points out the hairs on her lip, Laxmi is very self-conscious until her East Indian parents help her to accept and celebrate her appearance.<\/span><\/p>\n My Papi Has A Motorcycle<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n by Isabel Quintero<\/p>\n Fiction<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>Daisy Ramona and her papi zoom around their neighbourhood in an homage to the author’s hometown of Corona, California. Quintero celebrates the memories of home in a changing Mexican-American community.<\/p>\n My Two Blankets<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n by Irena Kobald & Freya Blackwood<\/p>\n Fiction <\/strong><\/p>\n After moving to a new country, a young girl seeks comfort in the familiarity of her own words and sounds that she calls her “old blanket.” Little by little, a new blanket grows as she meets a friend at the park. Inspired by a friendship between her daughter and a Sudanese child, the author addresses the hardships of moving to another country and the impacts of a simple kind gesture.<\/p>\n We Are Water Protectors<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n by Carole Lindstrom<\/p>\n Fiction.<\/strong><\/p>\n Water is the first medicine. It affects and connects us all… When a black snake threatens to destroy the Earth and poison her people’s water, one young water protector takes a stand to defend Earth’s most sacred resource. Inspired by the many Indigenous-led movements across North America, this bold and lyrical picture book issues an urgent rallying cry to safeguard the Earth’s water from harm and corruption.<\/span><\/p>\n Watercress<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n by Andrea Wang<\/p>\n Fiction <\/strong><\/p>\n Embarrassed about gathering watercress from a roadside ditch, a girl learns to appreciate her Chinese heritage after learning why the plant is so important to her parents. A powerful story about memory, compassion, and Chinese immigrants.<\/span><\/p>\n Emmanuel’s Dream: The True Story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n by Laurie Ann Thompson<\/p>\n Non-fiction<\/strong><\/p>\n Born with only one strong leg, Emmanuel rode four hundred miles across Ghana in 2001 to spread his powerful message: disability is not inability. This book encourages people with disabilities to reach for their dreams and unleash their full potential.<\/p>\n Intersection Allies: We Make Room For All<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n by Chelsea Johnson, LaToya Council, & Carolyn Choi<\/p>\n Non-fiction<\/strong><\/p>\n A powerful tool to introduce allyship, solidarity, and intersectionality, and how different parts of our identities combine to make us unique. The rhymes and vibrant illustrations feature children with diverse abilities and identities. Includes a page-by-page discussion guide.<\/p>\n She Persisted Around the World: 13 Women Who Changed History<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n by Chelsea Clinton<\/p>\n Non-fiction <\/strong><\/p>\n Features 13 women in science, arts, sports, or activism who have shaped history around the world by fighting for what’s right. An empowering book for anyone who has ever felt small, unimportant, or unworthy to aim high and to raise their voice.<\/p>\n Treaty Words: For As Long As the Rivers Flow <\/em><\/a><\/p>\n by Aime\u0301e Craft<\/p>\n Non-fiction <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Accompanied by beautiful illustrations by Luke Swinson and an author’s note at the end, Aime\u0301e Craft affirms the importance of understanding an Indigenous perspective on treaties in this evocative petite book that is essential for readers of all ages.<\/span><\/p>\n The Boy At The Back Of The Class<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n by Onjali Q. Ra\u00fal<\/p>\n Fiction<\/strong><\/p>\n When a young student and a group of friends try to befriend the new boy in class, they discover that he likes soccer, pomegranates, and came from Syria. Thus begins a journey about refugees, lost family, brilliant plans, and true friendship. The novel is a great introduction to growing empathy for others, asking questions sensitively, and learning about war and the refugee crisis.<\/p>\n Dog Driven<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n by Terry Lynn Johnson<\/p>\n Fiction <\/strong><\/p>\n McKenna is losing her vision to Stargardt’s disease, but that will not stop her from competing in a rigorous new sled dog race through the Canadian wilderness. This book addresses living with visual disabilities and the bond between people, dogs, and family in this fast-paced and action-packed story.<\/p>\n The Fabulous Zed Watson!<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n by Basil Sylvester & Kevin Sylvester<\/p>\n Fiction<\/strong><\/p>\n Zed, their friend Gabe, and his sister Sam embark on an eventful road trip to discover the mystery of The Monster’s Castle.<\/em> Co-authored by child-parent duo Basil Sylvester and Kevin Sylvester, this is a vibrant story about friendship, identity and belonging, based on Basil’s experiences as a non-binary child.<\/p>\n edited by Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich<\/p>\n Fiction. Anthology<\/strong><\/p>\n Short stories by diverse authors that explores acts of bravery by heroes trying to make the world a better place. An anthology from We Need Diverse Books\u00a0<\/em>to celebrate the everyday heroes who don’t need super powers to make a difference.<\/p>\n by Brandon Montclare & Amy Reeder<\/p>\n Fiction. Comic. <\/strong><\/p>\n Luna is a 9-year-old African American girl who loves to invent and is described as the smartest character in the Marvel Universe. This comic has large, vibrant, and dramatic pictures suitable for middle grade and young adult readers. <\/span><\/p>\n N<\/a><\/em>o Fixed Address<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n by Susin Nielsen<\/p>\n Fiction.<\/strong><\/p>\n Felix and his mother experience homelessness as they secretly live in a van, use public washrooms, and struggle to keep their bellies full. Felix hopes to change their fate by appearing on a game show to win $25,000. Heartbreaking and compelling, this book addresses children experiencing homelessness with compassion and hope.<\/p>\n No Vacancy <\/em><\/a><\/p>\n by Tziporah Cohen<\/p>\n Fiction <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Buying and moving into the run-down Jewel Motor Inn in upstate New York wasn’t eleven-year-old Miriam Brockman’s dream, but at least it’s an adventure. When it becomes clear that only a miracle is going to save the Jewel from bankruptcy, Miriam and her new Catholic friend Kate decide to create one of their own. This novel addresses the reality of anti-Semitism, hate, prejudices, and how those who hold different beliefs can still connect and bond together.<\/span><\/p>\n Planet Omar: Accidental Trouble Magnet <\/em><\/a><\/p>\n by Zahib Mian<\/p>\n Fiction <\/strong><\/p>\n I<\/span>maginative Omar goes through the ups and downs of starting a new school and making new friends with the help of his wonderful (and silly) Muslim family. With creative illustrations and hand lettering on each page, this book is filled with humour, Muslim traditions, and addresses the struggles with being a Muslim family in a new school and neighbourhood.<\/span><\/p>\n Prairie Lotus <\/em><\/a><\/p>\n by Linda Sue Park<\/p>\n Fiction<\/strong><\/p>\n With a Caucasian father and a Chinese mother, Hanna\u2019s ethnic mix is rare and unwelcome in a midwest town in 1880. When the parents of other children find out about Hanna\u2019s heritage, her father\u2019s business, her dreams of a new home, and her own safety are all on the line. This novel is a powerful story about questioning the norm, finding support, and fighting for change amidst fear.<\/p>\n Where’s Halmoni? <\/em><\/a><\/p>\n by Julie Kim<\/p>\n Fiction. Graphic novel. <\/strong><\/p>\n Searching for their missing grandmother, two Korean-American children follow tracks into a fantastic world filled with beings from folklore who speak in Korean. Includes translations and information about the folkloric characters.<\/span><\/p>\n Calling All Minds<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n by Temple Grandin<\/p>\n Non-fiction<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>Sharing about the history of inventions, how ideas are created and improved, and her own personal experiences, autistic scientist Temple Grandin explores how to think about science with an open-mind, inquisitiveness, and imagination for young readers. Includes 25 kid-friendly projects.<\/p>\n Free Lunch <\/em><\/a><\/p>\n by Rex Ogle<\/p>\n Non-fiction. Memoir. <\/strong><\/p>\n During the first semester in sixth grade, Rex and his baby brother often went hungry, wore secondhand clothes, and were short of school supplies, and Rex was on his school’s free lunch program. Grounded in the immediacy of physical hunger and the humiliation of having to announce it every day in the school lunch line, this is a story of a more profound hunger – that of a child for his parents’ love and care.<\/span><\/p>\n Speaking Our Truth <\/em><\/a>by Monique Gray Smith & Speaking Our Truth Teacher Guide <\/em><\/a>by Tasha Henry<\/p>\n Non-fiction <\/strong><\/p>\n We are embarking on a journey of reconciliation. Readers will learn about the lives of Survivors and listen to allies who are putting the findings of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission into action. The teacher guide follows the book, chapter by chapter, making it easy for teachers and students to dig deeper into the text and make personal connections to the material.<\/p>\n We Rise, We Resist, We Raise Our Voices<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n edited by Wade Hudson & Cheryl Willis Hudson<\/p>\n Non-fiction. Anthology. <\/strong><\/p>\n Comforting and supportive art, poetry, short stories, and essays from 50 diverse creators encourage young readers to be kind in the face of toxicity, hatred, and oppression. This book addresses children of varying abilities, ethnicities, faith, and identities.<\/p>\n Black Enough: Stories of being young & Black in America <\/em><\/a><\/p>\n edited by Ibi Zoboi<\/p>\n Fiction. Anthology <\/strong><\/p>\n A collection of short stories explore what it is like to be young and Black, centering on the experiences of black teenagers and emphasizing that one person’s experiences, reality, and personal identity are different than someone else’s.<\/span><\/p>\n I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/em>by Erika L. S\u00e1nchez<\/p>\n Fiction <\/strong><\/p>\n After Julia’s sister Olga dies in a tragic accident, Julia discovers that Olga may not have been such a “perfect Mexican daughter” after all. Mexican-American poet and novelist S\u00e1nchez shares a story of grief, mental health, and bicultural tensions that can arise in an immigrant family.<\/p>\n Far From the Tree <\/em><\/a><\/p>\n by Robin Benway<\/p>\n Fiction <\/strong><\/p>\n Grace, adopted at birth, is raised as an only child. At 16, she’s just put her own baby up for adoption, and now is looking for her biological family. She discovers Maya, her loudmouthed younger bio sister who was also adopted; and Joaquin, their stoic older bio brother, who has no interest in bonding over their shared biological mother after seventeen years in the foster care system. Grace struggles between cautious joy at having found them, and the true meaning of family in all its forms.<\/span><\/p>\n Felix Ever After <\/em><\/a><\/p>\n by Kacen Callendar<\/p>\n Fiction <\/strong><\/p>\n Felix Love has never been in love, painful irony that it is. He is proud of his identity, but fears that he’s one marginalization too many – Black, queer, and transgender. When an anonymous student sends him transphobic messages, Felix comes up with a plan for revenge. Dramatic and moving, this novel addresses gender identity, the journey of questioning, self-discovery, and self-love. <\/span><\/p>\n Iron Widow<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n by Xiran Jay Zhao<\/p>\n Fiction.<\/strong><\/p>\n In a fantastical and Chinese-inspired society, strong female protagonist Zetian avenges her sister’s death and uses her power to force her society to stop failing its women and girls – or to die trying. Local Chinese-Canadian author tells an action-packed and groundbreaking story with feminism and queer themes.<\/p>\n by Trung Le Nguyen<\/p>\n Fiction. Graphic novel.<\/strong><\/p>\n Tie\u0301\u0302n doesn’t have the right words because his parents are struggling with their English. Is there a Vietnamese word for what he’s going through? Is there a way to tell them he’s gay? With rich coloured panels for fairy tales, memories, and the present, this book shares a stunning story of a Vietnamese-American immigrant family, communication, love, and identity. <\/span><\/p>\n Puddin’<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/em>by Julie Murphy<\/p>\n Fiction. <\/strong><\/p>\n When circumstances put Millie Michalchuk and Callie Reyes together over the course of a semester, the girls realize they have more in common than they ever imagined. A story of unexpected friendship, romance, and Texas-size girl power that addresses body-confidence, fat-shaming, race, and sexuality (including asexuality).<\/p>\n Surviving The City<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n by Tasha Spillett-Sumner<\/p>\n Fiction. Graphic novel.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n An Indigenous Canadian story of Miikwan and Dez, best friends who navigate the challenges of growing up in an urban landscape, until one day, Dez disappears. Cree-Canadian author addresses womanhood, friendship, resilience, and the anguish of a missing loved one. Colonialism and the issue of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit People are explored in Natasha Donovan’s beautiful illustrations.<\/p>\n Unbroken: 13 Stories Starring Disabled Teens<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n edited by Marieke Nijkamp & 12 others<\/p>\n Fiction. Anthology.<\/strong><\/p>\n Stories in various genres features disabled characters written by disabled creators. The characters with different mental, physical, sensory, and intellectual disabilities reflect diverse colours, genders, and orientations. Stories address first loves, friendship, war, travel, and more.<\/p>\n The 57 Bus<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n by Dashka Slater<\/p>\n Non-fiction <\/strong><\/p>\n Sasha, a white teen, lived in the middle-class foothills and attended a small private school. Richard, a black teen, lived in the crime-plagued flatlands and attended a large public one. <\/span>One afternoon on the bus ride home from school, a single reckless act left Sasha severely burned, and Richard charged with two hate crimes and facing life imprisonment. This true story addresses issues of race, class, and gender in a compassionate and empathetic way.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n by Hekima Hapa & Lesley Ware<\/p>\n Non-fiction. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Black Girls Sew is a nonprofit organization committed to positively impacting its community through education in sewing, design, and entrepreneurship. Focusing primarily on basic sewing skills and design principals, Black Girls Sew helps readers learn to create one-of-a-kind looks and in the process grow more confident in expressing their own style.<\/span><\/p>\n Every Falling Star: The True Story of How I Survived and Escaped North Korea<\/a><\/p>\n by Sungju Lee<\/p>\n Non-fiction.<\/strong><\/p>\n Sungju was 12 years old when he was forced to live on the streets and fend for himself after his parents disappeared. Portraying contemporary North Korea to a young audience, this fast-paced and compelling memoir addresses homelessness, hunger, and fear of arrest, imprisonment, and execution. <\/span><\/p>\n The Unwanted: Stories of the Syrian Refugees<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n by Don Brown<\/p>\n![\"Dumplings](\"https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/71PJQdCPnNL.jpg\")
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The Hero Next Door<\/a>\u00a0<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/educationlibrarybooklists\/files\/2022\/02\/moon-girl.jpg\")
Moon Girl and the Devil Dinosaur, Vol. 1: BFF <\/a><\/em><\/p>\n![\"No](\"https:\/\/i.gr-assets.com\/images\/S\/compressed.photo.goodreads.com\/books\/1535732116l\/41579782._SY475_.jpg\")
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<\/p>\nYoung Adult Books<\/h4>\n
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Magic Fish<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n![\"Puddin'](\"https:\/\/i.gr-assets.com\/images\/S\/compressed.photo.goodreads.com\/books\/1551313662l\/41154219.jpg\")
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Black Girls Sew: Projects and Patterns to Stitch and Make Your Own <\/em><\/a><\/p>\n![\"Every](\"https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/61J9na1rqYL.jpg\")
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