Diversity, equality and inclusion Books

What would you do if your mum brought home a new puppy? Jump for joy? Squeal with delight? Hold that puppy oh so tight/Find out how NuhQuim, the Little Red Puppy, stirs things up for three young Indigenous children! Set on Vancouver Island in British...

A new life. A cry for help. A journey into the heart of the Great Waste.Though Isika now lives happily with the Maweel, her problems seem to be following her.Apprenticing for the master potter and enjoying life with a real family occupy Isika's days,...

MJ's New Friend is a story of acceptance, friendship and finding the courage to do the right thing. When MJ sees a new boy at soccer practice, he notices there is something different about the boy, but instinctively likes and trusts him. As their...

(NEW COVER 2024)Ayesha Dean wants to be a detective when she grows up. But that's still a long while away. So, a trip to Istanbul with her best friends should have meant visits to ancient ruins, exploring magnificent mosques and palaces, and eating the...

Olivia Ramirez is nervous about the first day of middle school, but feels certain there is one final adventure to be had on the last day of summer vacation. Olivia is drawn to her neighborhood park where she meets Lori Murray, an unusual but charming...

Dividend income. Capital gains. Royalties. Every child should know the path to building wealth. Follow Sunny as she learns about the seven streams of income and how they can help her earn enough money to reach her dream goal. 

12-year-old Roy O'Callahan's plan to be the pitcher for his father's little league team, play at the little league world series and finally get the girl of his dreams was right on track until the refugees arrived. Not only was the refugees' middle...

A magical star child who emerges from the ocean to inspire people to live in harmony.  She manifests out of the elements, the sea and the sand and creates dragons out of thin air. She is a force against the destructive prevailing systems of our...

Hair Type is a fun, inspiring original short story that teaches about different black hair types and styles. We also learn that to wear different hairstyles takes confidence but taking care of underneath it, is more important. This book is inviting...

Join Riley the Raccoon, as she learns from her friends about cultural traditions that celebrate connection, kindness, wonder and much more.Pack your bags and let's go on a heartwarming journey to the Philippines, and learn about the Filipino tradition of...

The crescent moon has been sighted - Ramadan will begin tomorrow! Young Muhammad is very excited about Ramadan, though he has so many questions buzzing around his mind. He decides the perfect time to find out ALL there is to know about Ramadan is at...

Do you know how to Irish Dance?In this magical rhyming tale you will learn the basic steps toIrish Dancing and feel the motivational love of a young girlwanting to be the best she can be..5 STAR REVIEWED by Readers’ Favorite“It was a very fun...

Zara's scared. She doesn't want to go to school any more. New boy Bodie Finch kicks over blocks and snatches toys and throws chairs, and she can't understand a word he says.But when Miss Tinker arrives to share her understanding of autism, Zara sees what...

Olana is a twelve-year-old girl who has just been cured from sickle cell disease, a blood disorder that affects the red blood cell. Twelve years ago, Olana was diagnosed with Sickle Cell Disease. After multiple complications due to this condition, she...

Why my name is Parlorma is a story for children aged between five and nine years that explores the connection between a name and a sense of belonging. Discover the friendship of a white pigeon named Parlorma and a ringtail possum named Toffy. Even though...

/'spärk/: The vital force that nourishes and propels life; the inner element within all living things that initiates drive, desire, and longing; that which makes one want. Deret Day's got spark. Lots of it. He always knows exactly what to do. It's...

Nyra loves to be independent. She learns that even though being independent is good, everyone needs help sometimes and that asking for help is okay. There are times when life gives you lemons and sometimes you just have to make lemonade.

"Sushi! No way!" exclaimed Raine."Samosas! Never!" screamed Asha.Raine and Asha, two bright yet stubborn kids, are afraid to try new foods, and prefer to stick to their familiar diet of chicken nuggets and fries. Their adventurous foodie parents are on a...

Courtney's brother Bradley has autism. It can be hard for him to make friends because the other kids don't always understand why he acts the way he does. His meltdowns can be scary, and he needs things like his iPad, headphones, and blanket by his side...

I Am Wonderfully Made, written by Kimberly Barrett Luttery and illustrated by Nicole Collie-Jamison, is a book that focuses on helping children learn to love themselves unconditionally.  The main character Nia shares  with readers everything...

One is never too young to make the world a better place.  Sister Dyno takes you through her journey from learning about the concept of waves of kindness to practicing it.  She shares several sweet examples that children can easily relate to...

Let's show our kiddos that their classroom is full of different brains!Join Rachel as she introduces us to 9 of her classmates, who all have different brains.She tells us a little bit about these 9 different brains:- Autistic brain- ADHD- Dyslexic-...

We live in a society that often pushes a standard of beauty that sometimes makes us feel inadequate or unacceptable if we do not conform to it. "Brave & Beautiful", the first book of the Naturally Naila series, is a reminder to our precious little...

Meet Antoniette MacArthur! Also known as Toni Macaroni because of her skinny arms and legs (much to her dismay). Her Dad insists they’re so skinny because she’s a picky eater. Toni knows that's not right, she just doesn't eat HIS...

Sometimes the truth is a threat to the future. Sometimes the truth will set them free. Tru is anything but. A midyear transfer, he's the mysterious new 'hood guy who has quickly become the class clown and discovered all his teacher's peeves. And Nell,...

In 1963, a young teenage girl moves with her mother and sisters from the suburbs to the downtown of a Midwestern city after her parents get a divorce. Emmie, a naïve, curious and intelligent girl, wants the security of her suburban life but has always...

Having played in the woods all morning, Orsa is hungry and tired. She goes into a nearby house to eat and rest but the Three Brothers will return soon. Find out what happens when Orsa and the Three Brothers meet in this new twist on an old tale.

Do you want to travel around the globe to meet some really cool kids? In this beautifully illustrated book for young readers, we're introduced to Chaz, an aspiring drummer from the Congo and Win-G, our all-star soccer goalie from New Zealand. Laugh with...

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...

Fear Not The Crossing is a novel written by Gail Williams and published in 1920. The book tells the story of a young woman named Mary who is torn between her love for two men, both of whom have very different personalities and lifestyles. One is a...

Celeste Saves the City pulls readers into the life of a young girl forced to leave her beloved home as Hurricane Katrina threatens to flood New Orleans. Determined to make a difference in the future, she sets her sights on becoming a civil engineer and...

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...

In our increasingly global and multicultural society it is important for children to develop a better understanding of self and others. Learning to live respectfully together and benefit from one another's wisdom and experiences is beneficial to all...

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...

An emotionally unintelligent 18-year-old Winston wakes up to a zombie virus outbreak. Only adults seem to be affected while kids run around losing their minds . . . or brains? Together, a 15-year-old genius Jason B (who seems to be taking this very...

What if your best friend kept a secret from you? What if your mom refused to tell you who your father was? This coming-of-age story rides the ups and downs of Lucy's rollercoaster emotions resulting from too many secrets and too many rules. Lucy has just...

Devin's Discovery is a story about an ordinary boy who happens to wear orthotic braces. He realizes he's not as different as he thought as he discovers there are many other children who need special orthotics and prosthetics to support them, too! A story...

When Miss Onya's class has the chance to create a mosaic piece of art depicting Canada, they are each given a different tile to glue down. As they begin to place their tiles down to create Canada, they each explain how their tile reminds them of...

This book is an odyssey traveling from one continent to another, teaching children life through travel. In this pilgrimage we set the stage for young travelers.Fun Facts: Num-Num berries- Carissa macrocarpa is a shrub native to South...

Through teamwork and a great idea from a child, a family business is born. Join Mia, an 8-year-old African-American girl, as she turns a new idea into a family business with help from her friends and family members. Empower, inspire, and motivate...

"Rest in Peace RaShawn" is more than the story of an accidental shooting. It's the vivid story of a young man's life snuffed out too soon by police bullets – a narrative that, sadly, has become all too familiar in America.The...

Galaxy's Whale is the story of Safiya, a rebellious princess of bi-racial ancestry, who wants adventure. This desire takes her on a magical journey. Through the chance meeting with a talking unicorn named Galaxy, she gets transported away to the land...

A vibrant and touching children's picture book about foster care, adoption and growing up in a diverse family.We Love You Hundreds and Thousands enables children who are fostered and adopted to frame their identity in a positive way from a very...

One fights for power and revenge. The other fights for atonement. Only one will prevail, but at what cost?In the aftermath of the battles in Kengia and Lamore, Theodora finds herself an outcast in the icy, barren lands of Northem.Theodora fights for...

Olufemi is a young boy who loves to do many things, except public speaking! He stutters, and doesn't want his classmates to laugh at him. The story comes from a place of personal experience in that the author Hurbert Davis is a person who stutters and...

Princess Akoto, a beautiful princess of the Ashanti Kingdom of Ghana, finds a friend, Zoe, in her first week in a Canadian School.Princess Akoto takes centre stage in the classroom as she tells her new friend Zoe the fascinating historical story of the...

A humorous and inspiring story about people in The Land of No, who for generations were stuck in their old ways until a new family moves to town. After resistance and suspicion of this upbeat, kind and colorful family, the people of this down town...

'Jeddo's Suitcase' reveals the treasures and memories hidden safely inside the suitcase of a Lebanese migrant. Jeddo showcases his letters, photographs, cassette tapes and other items he's kept inside his suitcase to his granddaughter and explains and...