We Have Diverse Books: Canadian Titles Selected for Children and Teens

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We are pleased to present this selection of titles from diverse Canadian authors and illustrators whose wonderful books inspire, delight, engage, and tell important stories about our differences and similarities. Find a PDF catalogue of the collection here.

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West Meadows Detectives: The Case of Maker Mischief

by Liam O'Donnell, illustrated by Aurélie Grand

edition:Hardcover

also available: Paperback

tagged : mysteries & detective stories, robots, school & education, special needs

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When the Rain Comes

by Alma Fullerton, illustrated by Kim La Fave

edition:Hardcover

also available: Paperback

tagged : asia, farm & ranch life, self-esteem & self-reliance, girls & women

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As a Boy

by Plan International

edition:Hardcover

tagged : values & virtues, girls & women, boys & men

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Freedom's Just Another Word

by Caroline Stellings

edition:Paperback

also available: eBook

tagged : car & road trips, diversity & multicultural, music

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I Am Not a Number

by Jenny Kay Dupuis & Kathy Kacer, illustrated by Gillian Newland

edition:Hardcover

also available: eBook

tagged : native canadian, post-confederation (1867-), prejudice & racism, native american

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The Mask That Sang

by Susan Currie

edition:Paperback

also available: eBook

tagged : native canadian, multigenerational, native american

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A Boy Named Queen

by Sara Cassidy

edition:Hardcover

also available: eBook Paperback

tagged : friendship, self-esteem & self-reliance, peer pressure

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Next Round

A Young Athlete's Journey to Gold

by John Spray

edition:Hardcover

also available: Paperback eBook

tagged : sports & recreation, olympics, emigration & immigration, homelessness & poverty

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The Stone Thrower

by Jael Ealey Richardson, illustrated by Matt James

edition:Hardcover

also available: eBook

tagged : african american, football, cultural heritage

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Maya

by Mahak Jain, illustrated by Elly MacKay

edition:Hardcover

tagged : death & dying, emotions & feelings, imagination & play

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Don't Tell, Don't Tell, Don't Tell

by Liane Shaw

edition:Paperback

also available: eBook

tagged : disabilities & special needs, loners & outcasts, friendship

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The Hill

by Karen Bass

edition:Paperback

also available: eBook

tagged : survival stories, native american, horror & ghost stories, thrillers & suspense

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Dreaming in Indian

Contemporary Native American Voices

by Lisa Charleyboy & Mary Beth Leatherdale

edition:Paperback

also available: eBook Hardcover

tagged : native american, canada, aboriginal & indigenous

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Everyday Hero

by Kathleen Cherry

edition:Paperback

also available: eBook

tagged : special needs, friendship

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Elliot

by Julie Pearson, illustrated by Manon Gauthier, translated by Erin Woods

edition:Hardcover

also available: Paperback

tagged : orphans & foster homes, adoption, emotions & feelings, rabbits

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Excerpt

This is the story of Elliot, a playful little boy who was full of life. His mother and father loved him very much. BUT… When Elliot cried, his mother and his father did not understand why.

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