Places and People's Books

From beloved and bestselling author Lauren Myracle comes the first book in an enchanting trilogy about three sisters, the magic of traditions, and the extraordinary power of hope. This heartwarming, timeless story is perfect for fans of Rebecca Stead and...

Fans of classic frontier survival stories, as well as readers of dystopian literature, will enjoy this futuristic story about an epic cross-country journey.In a Handful of Dust is set ten years after the first novel, Not a Drop to Drink, as a dangerous...

The Coretta Scott King Award-winning Gone Crazy in Alabama by Newbery Honor and New York Times bestselling author Rita Williams-Garcia tells the story of the Gaither sisters as they travel from the streets of Brooklyn to the rural South for the summer of...

In debut author Demitria Lunetta's heart-pounding thriller, one girl must fight for her survival in a world overrun by violent, deadly creatures. Perfect for fans of New York Times bestsellers like The 5th Wave and Across the Universe.Amy Harris's life...

Max Visits Charlottesville is a children's picture book written by Karima Freeman and illustrated by Phoebe Cho. Max Visits Charlottesville is a heartwarming story about Max and his dad's travel adventure to Charlottesville, VA. They explore historical...

Join Ambry in Goodnight, I Say to You as she embarks on a magical bedtime journey, marking each hour with a new rhyming experience as she makes her way to a restful night's sleep. Follow along as she says goodnight to her family and as her imagination...

A critical thinking resource and learning tool to navigate juvenile black boys through social scenarios and emotional well-being. This book dispels negative emotional expression that most young boys face during adolescences and replaces them with...

Mother and Daughter, Ericka and Ila Gibson have done it again, with the second book of the I AM ILA BEAN Series! They have created an inspirational book full of words and images that celebrate the beauty of diversity. If you’ve ever wanted you or...

Another day. Another country. Another mission. Elias and Blankie are off again!This time they are inBarcelona,Spain and a Picasso painting is missing! With the help of a new friend, will they be able to solve the case? What exciting things will they...

A caring college senior takes on his family's hidden legacy to protect four children who could destroy the world. Everything James Strader knew about his family is a lie. The newly-orphaned child development major is horrified to learn that his...

The Tale of the Nutcracker is based on a true story and sheds light on what hope looks like as told through the eyes of a family's Christmas nutcracker. Readers of all ages who struggle to with the ups and downs of life and fitting in will be warmed by...

Do you have a little girl who is dreaming big? Are they already talking excitedly about the future and what they want to be? Are you right behind them and ready to encourage their aspirations every step of the way?Your little girl can be whatever she...

This essential text contains contributions from a wide range of fields and provides role models for feminist scientists. Including chapters from scientists and feminist scholars, the book presents a wide range of feminist science studies scholarship-from...

Kaliah could barely contain her excitement! Butterflies swirl in her stomach as she counts down the hours to her crossover ceremony. After several months of going to her club, today she would crossover to the next level. After a whole day of...

Rebel Without a Claus is a look at life at the North Pole from an elf's point of view. It addresses the long-standing problem of elves leaving the North Pole and not being able to find their way back. The hero of the story comes up with a plan he thinks...

This is a short story about Charlie Calf and a day of adventures in his life on the farm.Charlie,his Momma and his friends also educate us about many aspects of growing up on a farm as well as the bond between Mother and calf.

The monsters send Ikky out into the Halloween Streets to bring back some children to scare. They hope he will not return. He has no friends and is unliked by the rest of the monsters because he has sticky, gluey bits all over his body. Ikky discovers...

★★ "Happy Easter!" to you, Toddlers and Preschoolers, with Easter Bunny FUN designed, especially for ages 2-5! This book is full of fun, beautiful drawings of cute rabbits and many more! ★★ Our Easter Coloring Book for Toddlers is a perfect...

Elizabeth is a middle-school-aged student who loves all science. Elizabeth and her friend Zahra go to the zoo with their moms. Zahra's mom is designing a new line of nail polish inspired by colours of animals and insects at the zoo. While there,...

Who would've thought that eighth grade would be so challenging? Friends, enemies, mysterious shadows appearing outside your bedroom window? To think that, having been friends for years, ignoring each other and keeping secrets could affect their...

I never had the privilege of having two parents to grow up with. In my early life milestones, my dad was never in my life. There were many trying times, but I learned to cope with the realization that he would never be there for me. This book gives...

Once upon a time in the land of fairytales, flowers and everything good, lived a girl and her grandma. Emma and Grandma were the best bakers in the land, they fell in love with Tinkertown and the Villagers.One day while out shopping for their bakery,...

Mélissa est une jeune abeille qui doit accomplir une mission spéciale pour sa mère, la reine. Elle fera un bon bout de chemin afin de trouver un endroit avec du pollen, du nectar et de l'eau. Grâce à la danse des abeilles frétillantes, elle va aider à...

Where do you come from? Join two fun-loving tour guides as they answer that question and give you an uplifting look at life in Manitoba! Readers will enjoy seeing what each new season brings and how everyday life in a small agricultural town can be so...

What has a three legged cat,  pack of crazy dogs, sick reindeer, amazing illustrations, message for kids of all ages and takes place in the north pole at Santa and Mrs Claus's home? Answer: This Book so give it a read! :)

Let's learn from the story of Sir Fredrick Banting, who was never satisfied with knowledge. It was Sir Fredrick who first mentioned about a bodily substance that can might be the cure for diabetes. He spent years looking for an answer until he, together...

Clara Hughes is famous for being the only Canadian to have won medals at the Olympic Summer and Olympic Winter Games. You can say that Clara was born to be an athlete but it was her undying dedication to better her skills that made her a champion. If you...

Lester B. Pearson was yet another Canadian who left huge marks on history books. He was a statesman, public servant, politician and professor who led a government of notable legacy. What were these legacies? Read this biography book that has been adapted...

Nellie McClung dared to challenge the status quo. When she was still alive, women were not allowed to vote and were treated unequally. Together with the "Famous 5," Nellie petitioned the Supreme Court to allow women to vote and be eligible for public...

Who was Terry Fox? Why do Canadians name schools, roads, buildings, and parks after him? Know Terry Fox's story through this educational book for kids. Be inspired by his determination, hardwork and a spirit too strong for cancer to beat. Reading...

Tommy Douglas was known as the father of socialized medicine. What does that mean? Is socialized medicine under the umbrella of medical science? Not really. You see, socialized medicine pertains to the introduction of programs such as Medicare,...

Let's learn from the story of Sir Fredrick Banting, who was never satisfied with knowledge. It was Sir Fredrick who first mentioned about a bodily substance that can might be the cure for diabetes. He spent years looking for an answer until he, together...

Gord Downie was more than just a musician. His music told stories of Canada. His lyrics celebrated myths. Through his songs, Canadians slowly realized the richness of their historical and cultural backgrounds. Gord Downie made his countrymen proud of...