Places and People's Books

Viola Desmond was an accidental game changer. She built a career as a beautician and businesswoman. But her one act of defiance triggered a revolution in which the black persons of Nova Scotia began to stand up for their rights. Back in the days, there...

Did you know that Marshall McLuhan was the first to study the effects of mass media on thought and behavior? McLuhan was a communication theorist, which means he studied heavily on the effects of thoughts, opinions, feelings expressed via communication...

Ana's story begins the day she is born with HIV, transmitted from her mother, who dies just a few years later. From then on, Ana's childhood becomes a blur of secrets--about her illness, her family, and the abuse she endures. Shuffled from home to home,...

Sixteen-year-old Adrienne Lewis is in charge of eight-year-old Emma Warner, the youngest member of the snooty Warner family. Emma is an evil genius who has gotten all five previous nannies fired -- and she's the good news. Because then there's Emma's...

On a summer vacation to Mexico, popularity-obsessed Kat ends up on a teen adventure tour where she meets Nando, a young Mayan guide (who happens to be quite a cutie). As they travel to different Mayan ruins each day, Nando tells Kat his original legend...

Goat Tails are a series of stories all about life on our family farm in Manitowaning. Join with us as we share the entertaining and crazy antics of all the critters that occupied that farm . . . especially the goats.Our first story is all about Scruffy...

Congratulations on choosing this book.You are about to meet some very interesting characters. The aim of this book is to raise questions and encourage conversation regarding some different ways of contending with racism, bullying, gender identity,...

Maria hurts her arm by accident. She meets  very kind people at the hospital. Maria learns about fractures, casts, x-rays, and how bones heal.  She also learns to be brave. Written by a bone surgeon to guide kids through fracture treatment...

Buzz and The Little Guy are brothers who like to go on adventures together. In this book, they travel to Glacier National Park in Montana. They hike and camp the trail to Hole-In-The-Wall, an amazing high mountain valley in the park's remote northern...

The classic tale of the Mahabharat, re-packaged with lush, action-packed illustrations to appeal to boys ages 5-8 raised in Western countries. Arjun, the main character of the story, is faced with the task of saving the kingdom of Kurukshetra from his...

Author Monica Ellis, is a full-time nomad, traveling as often as she likes. Bringing awareness to the car dwelling lifestyle, the 48-year-old mother of one, details how she went from a two-thousand plus square foot home, to now living in her jeep Compass...

This is the story of Santa's identical twin brother, Nicnott, otherwise known as South Pole Santa. Nicnott lives in the South Pole and is responsible for dolling out ratty socks and coal to the naughty boys and girls of the world. It's a thankless...

I wrote this book for young boys to believe in their dreams. This story depicts a young boy visualizing himself in many different professions, while believing the world is limitless. I believe that introducing these things at a young age, will set the...

Young girls have the potential to change the world. When they believe in themselves and have the courage to stand up to gender stereotypes, they are more powerful than they ever imagined. All the Things a Girl Can Be is an anthem of positivity...

Don’t Use Granny’s Toothbrush is based on a true story. Annie and Poncho share many adventures on the ranch and this adventure is one you don’t want to miss! Annie takes good care of her horse Poncho, such good care that she needs a...

Magic Hair is about an 8 year old African American girl named Nia who is frustrated with her thick, curly hair. Her mother, wanting Nia to love herself and her hair, teaches her daughter about all the magical things that her beautiful hair can do. She...

Based on the notorious Maungatapu Murders of 1866, this action-packed historical novel is a gripping tale of murder and greed.Fifteen-year-old Henry Appleton lives on an isolated farm in Nelson, New Zealand. He devours dime novels about American cowboys...

A beautifully illustrated interactive book - discovering people and animals in the Bible.Guess who the Bible characters could be, and then turn the next page to find out who they are!Featuring verses to look up in your Bible to also learn more...

A beastly fae king with a deadly curse.A devious bargain to break it...All Gemma Bellefleur wants is to leave her past behind and forget the day scandal broke her heart. But when she's captured by a trickster fae king who threatens to hold her for...

Jolly's Christmas shares the story of a young moose as he learns to rely on his courage, heart and spirit to overcome his injuries and pursue his dreams of flying like a reindeer. The rhyming edition can be read aloud to children of all ages.

Nikki, a lonely Northland elf, and his friend Runa the reindeer are kidnapped by a band of greedy pirates who follow a guiding star that resembles the amber stone Nikki wears about his neck. In this original Nordic tale about the origins of Santa,...

Come join the Lollipop Fairy on her magical adventure and share in the birthday tradition celebrated by those young at heart from a newborn child to 100 years +. This whimsical colorful children's picture book is sure to bring smiles and many years of...

Whether Winter, Spring, Summer, or Fall - Holly Celebrates them all. Holly loves a celebration, and all her days are Holly-Days. Holly eagerly awaits each Holly-Day and celebrates with enthusiasm and verve. Holly Celebrates Earth Day is Book Three of the...

Holly Celebrates Valentine's Day is Book Two of the Holly Celebrates Series. Holly is a young girl who adores a celebration - and all her days are Holly-Days.In Holly Celebrates Valentine's Day, Holly is celebrating the "Sweetest Holly-Day of All."Join...

This book is the story of the bond created and shared between a child and his father during the child's first haircut. There are two main characters in the story the "father" and son 'Eli". Includes very bright colorful illustrations explaining the story.

Join the Stonehart siblings on their second fantastical journey, which plunges them into the unfortunate events of the infamous Halifax harbour explosion, where they befriend one of the many victims. Together, they pool their knowledge and talents to...

Elizabeth has the chance to experience a total solar eclipse with her family, without having to travel very far at all. But the eclipse is in April, a super cloudy and rainy month. Will they see it?

In this YA novel from bestselling author Jody Hedlund, Rosemarie has a month to choose between the cloister and marriage in order to fulfill a vow her parents made almost eighteen years ago. But as the men vying for her heart come under danger, Rosemarie...

The tall red and white striped tower had stood on the headland for many years. Through fair and foul weather, it had successfully guided vessels into safe harbours. This, however, was a vicious storm. Could it once again bring frightened and weary...

Ciao! Best friends, Sicily and Paige, embark on exciting adventures to far-off countries with a sip of their tea. In this edition, they explore Rome, Italy, to learn about the language, taste local foods and visit iconic landmarks like Piazza Navona and...

The Lady of the Forest: A Story for Girls is a novel written by L. T. Meade and first published in 1892. The book tells the story of a young girl named Rosamund, who lives with her father in a small cottage in the woods. Rosamund's father is a forester,...

It's almost Christmas, five-year-old Adam's classmates are writing to Santa, but when his friend Amy hands him a piece of paper, he's not sure.Adam and his friends can't figure out why Santa doesn't visit his house, and he's unsure who this Santa person...

In this sequel to Doon, Kenna realizes she made a mistake in leaving Doon behind forever. Worse, she's received her Calling---proof she and Duncan are meant to be---along with torturous visions of the prince she left behind. Then Duncan informs Kenna...

This children's book is the beginning of a series based on true events. It starts with a man who knew nothing about horses until he found his first, Cindy. As you read, you will learn how these two bonded, made a career, and became icons on the...

A grandchild asks their grandmother what the moko kauae (traditional chin tattoo worn by Māori women), means to her.Her reply weaves in the whole family.A simple story that includes past and present generations, designed to encourage discussion about the...

A chocolate bunny finds himself in the wide wide world. What should he do with his newfound freedom? Well, he could embark on and adventure of his lifetime. A fun rhyming book for people of all ages.Warning: The ending could upset some readers.

This book plots the human career in England, between 1560 and 1720, from birth to old age. It provides a collection of extracts from texts written in the period as well as collection of photographs of images and artefacts made in England between the...

God Really Needs You Today!Inspired by the real-life interactions between Zoey (daughter) and Alexia (mother), the mother-daughter author duet has turned their daily experiences into heartwarming, motivational children's stories that are centered on...