MARCH 2023
Inspiring Reads for International Women’s Day 10
PLUS OUR LISTS OF gripping teen historical novels, kids cookbooks & picture books, adult books to celebrate happiness and SO MUCH MORE!
After an attack leads to bigotry, Muslim starts a viral blog as an outlet for her blog begins to draw hate, she must to shut it down or take a stand.
In this languid summer tale, a Chinese-American woman named Aria looks back on her when she discovered a vibrant artistic that challenged her sense of identity.
Sarah Gailey
In this darkly comedic story, a deeply group of friends (spanning various gender identities, and sexualities) come with magic after one of them accidentally classmate.
Tensions between identity, family, tradition, intolerant religious institutions are this novel, though the light and funny for an approachable read.
In this imaginative and vividly original which Indigenous and immigrant mythology shaped the land, and Apache teen cousin’s murder—with the help of his
Muslim teen Sabiya her feelings. As the must decide whether
Pakistani-American Noor’s plans to escape her small town are thrown into doubt in this fiercely moving novel about family, grief, and the weight of shattered dreams.
by Crystal Maldonado
Chinese-American her life at 18, artistic community identity.
deeply inclusive ethnicities, come together accidentally kills a Catholic tradition, and at the heart of funny tone makes original novel in mythology have must solve her his ghost.
Questions of self-worth and body positivity are at the heart of this sensitive and funny novel about high school student Charlie Vega, who finds out she was her boyfriend’s second choice.
by Various Authors
The short stories in this speculative fiction collection explore themes of Black girlhood, as well as the gender non-conforming experience, with voices from across the diaspora.
Moxie
by Jennifer Mathieu
Inspired by the Riot Grrrl punk rock movement of the 90s, high schooler Viv starts a feminist zine to combat the sexist culture at her Texas high school. A punchy and inspiring read!
Veronica dreams of being a swimmer at the local Mermaid Cove in this poignant and honest novel about a disabled girl learning to love her body.
by Andrew Xia Fukuda
This richly detailed novel follows that develops between pen pals Charlie during World War II as Alex’s American family is sent to an internment and Charlie tries to survive in Nazi-occupied France.
by June Hur
This engrossing mystery set in kingdom Joseon finds Hyeon, a royal palace, embroiled in a murder when several nurses are found Hyeon’s mentor, Nurse Jeongsu, the crime.
In 1872, Celine Rousseau, a dressmaker a dark secret, leaves Paris for a New Orleans, but finds herself murder mystery. A captivating recommended for fans of vampire
Reed Ashley, a wealthy Black teen in attends a mostly white private to confront her privilege after Rodney a Black man, is severely beaten thought-provoking coming-of-age
follows the friendship pals Alex and Alex’s Japanese internment camp
Nazi-occupied
1758 Korean a nurse at the murder mystery
dead and Jeongsu, is accused of dressmaker with fresh start in involved in a fantasy-romance vampire stories.
L.A. who school, is forced Rodney King, beaten by police. A coming-of-age story.
by Tarun Shanker
In this action-packed Victorian novel, Evelyn’s search for her missing sister, Rose, leads her to a gentleman named Sebastian Braddock who claims both sisters have supernatural abilities.
In this suspenseful and compelling novel set in 1989 Romania, Cristian is blackmailed into becoming an informant for the secret police. Instead, he uses his position to work against the regime from the inside.
When Celtic princess Fallon is kidnapped and forced to become a gladiator, she vows to earn her freedom and get revenge on those who betrayed her. An exciting, fast-paced adventure with a strong female lead.
by Antonio Iturbe
This haunting and emotional novel is based on the true story of Dita Kraus, a teenage girl tasked with safeguarding eight contraband books at Auschwitz concentration camp.
This engaging and well-designed packed with information about the food industry, foods from around and more!
Part gardening lesson, part cookbook, organized collection of plant-based teaches kids how to grow their own and use them to make delicious
by Alison Deering
Up your lunch game with over 50 delicious sandwiches, such as tuna cheesesteaks.
by Katrina Jorgensen
Allergen-free food doesn’t have This book provides tasty recipes main courses, snacks, sides, and substitutions available where necessary.
This cookbook for young children simple recipes and includes the some of the meals, encouraging senses to think about what they
by Deanna F. Cook
well-designed book is healthy eating, around the world, cookbook, this wellplant-based recipes own vegetables dishes.
50 recipes for tuna melts and
to be boring. recipes for breakfast, desserts with necessary. children features science behind encouraging kids to use their they are making.
Travel the world with this informative book that features a variety of cuisines. Pronunciation guides, colour photos, and information about people and traditions from different countries make this book educational and fun.
by Maki Kudo
Kids who love Pokémon will love creating dishes that resemble their favourite creatures, such as Meowth mashed potatoes and Pikachu sushi.
by Kerry McCluskey
Named for the Inuktitut word that means “yum,” this book features kid-friendly fare such as tacos and pizza alongside traditional Inuit food.
by Tiffany Dahle
Indulge your sweet tooth with over 75 recipes for goodies like Hot Cocoa Cookies and Snow Day Peanut Butter Cereal Bars.
by Esme Washburn
This book covers 20 classic recipes in a format that is accessible for beginning chefs, with bright photos, step-by-step instructions, and kitchen safety tips.
What do you love most about Engaging and vibrant, the book young readers to explore the this mesmerizing season. Sing in the Spring!
by Sheree Fitch
Get ready! It’s time to ring in and celebrate the awakening natural world. A charming verse fascinating artwork.
As the snow begins to melt, and Molly wonder where all go. Beautifully illustrated, this book to teach kids about the Welcome, Spring!
by Andrea Posner-Sanchez
The long and cold winter is Arendelle. Join Anna, Elsa, and plan an exciting picnic to welcome
In this sweet story, a little bear from hibernation and sets out friends. As he travels, he finds spring is on its way.
about spring? book invites our the wonders of in the spring awakening of the verse story with Hello, Spring!
melt, Mick, Mack, all the water will this is a great the water cycle.
by Yael Werber
Do you know what spring sounds, feels, and tastes like? With tender and atmospheric illustrations, the book encourages children to slow down and watch for the signs of spring.
Tired of dark winter, Little Rabbit longs for the sunny days. Can anyone tell him when it will be spring again? A great tool to teach children about hope and patience.
Boomey boom! Juniper is excited to audition for the forest orchestra that wakes up spring. Will Mr. Moose let her join the band? A super fun story to keep kids entertained.
is finally over in and Olaf as they welcome spring.
Spring is in the air. Join Fancy Nancy and her friend Bree as they organize a fashion show for their dolls. You will definitely be impressed.
bear wakes up out to look for finds out that
by Lois Blyth
Happiness is within your grasp. delightful book, the author shares tools to help overcome the barriers happiness & appreciate every
Is it possible to want nothing, and have everything? Packed and practical suggestions, this the secret to a happy life.
There is a direct connection between surroundings and our mood. provoking guide, the author how ordinary things can help extraordinary happiness.
Happiness is something you The pages of this insightful book you to make simple changes and behavior to live a more meaningful
Life coach Will Foster introduces program based on gratitude, presence. Full of actionable tips this is a life-changing guide not
by Rachel Hershenberg
grasp. In this shares effective barriers to every moment of life.
Equation
nothing, do anything, Packed with wisdom this guide unlocks
between our In this thoughtexplains help us cultivate create every day. book will motivate in your thinking meaningful life.
Gap introduces a 21-day acceptance, and tips and exercises, not to be missed.
Small changes can make a huge difference. This mesmerizing book provides powerful techniques to help overcome negative feelings and find purpose in life.
by Catherine Ashley Sanderson
The way we view ourselves and the world affects our physical and mental well-being. This book shows how to take control of our thoughts and adopt a positive mindset.
How can we maintain happiness in the face of pain and suffering? As an engineer, the author uses his professional skills to discover the happiness equation.
by Amy Blankson
Staying balanced in this digital era can be quite challenging. This impactful book provides five proven strategies to help build a healthy relationship between technology and our well-being.
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Ducks by Kate Beaton
Beaton tackles the dichotomy between Canada’s natural beauty and our exploit it in this narrative graphic Alberta oil sands.
In 1950s Mexico, Noemi travels isolated manor house of her cousin’s Nightmares quickly follow—and strange fungus growing everywhere?
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Greenwood
by Michael ChristieThis inventive novel follows the Greenwood family from WWI to through the lens of the dwindling surrounds them.
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After immigrating to Montreal from Muna Haddad finds work as a hotline weight loss centre, and soon finds her callers’ deepest secrets.
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by Emily St John Mandel
This dual timeline narrative follows the events leading up to a major his travels with a theatre troupe apocalyptic world that follows.
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between Western our tendency to graphic novel about the to the spooky and cousin’s husband. follow—and what’s that everywhere?
lives of the to the year 2038 dwindling forest that
from Lebanon, hotline operator at a finds herself privy to follows an actor in major pandemic, and troupe in the post-
Canadian actor Simu Liu traces his path to fame in this memoir, from his humble origins in China to his failed accounting career, to the Craigslist ad that would lead him to stardom.
The son of an Anishinaabe mother and Portuguese father revisits his chaotic childhood in a place called Happyland in this wholly original memoir.
by Uzma Jalaluddin
This fun spin on “You’ve Got Mail” centres on rival halal restaurants, one family-run and one more upscale, while also tackling family secrets, racism, and budding romance.
by Jamie Chai Yun Liew
A new mother journeys from British Columbia to Southeast Asia to uncover what became of her own mother, who immigrated to Canada and then disappeared.
This young adult novel takes inspiration from Yoruba mythology, following a descendant of the Orisha gods named Sloane as she climbs the ranks of a brutal army.
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