Recent Award Winners
Recent Award:
Best Bets List 2021, Junior Non-Fiction
– Ontario Library Association
From the reviews:
“Proud to Play: Canadian LGBTQ+ Athletes Who Made History is a powerful reminder that change is possible and the world of sports can indeed move forward to become more accepting and supportive of LGBTQ+ people, from children to adults, and everyone in between.”
— CM: Canadian Review of Materials
“Through their bravery and openness, these athletes have helped others understand that discriminating against sexuality and enabling a culture of fear is barbaric. By learning more together, we can create a better world.”
— Canadian Teachers Magazine
Recent Award:
Published Graphic Novels, Comics, and Illustrated Books in any Language
-Indigenous Voices Awards 2021
From the reviews:
“It’s a powerful text — one that should be read, and discussed, in every social studies classroom.”
-Montreal Gazette
“The haunting plea of a young Indigenous woman endues long after the clover closed.”
-Region of Waterloo Library
Recent Award:
2022 YA Dude Books Award
From the reviews:
“In White Privilege, educator Catherine Inglis tackles the difficult topic of white privilege in a gripping and easy to understand way.”
– The Canadian Children’s Book Centre
“Ultimately, this is a timely book on a topic that young people need to learn about. Few resources and opportunities for explicit teaching on white privilege exist for this age group, so this book should be a welcome addition to every school library.”
– Mark David Smith, YA Dude Books
Recent Award:
Listed in Native American Young Adult Books You Need to Read
-Los Angeles Public Library
From the reviews:
“Shingoose works a great deal of indigenous culture into this novel, both recent and historic, both good and bad.”
– GoodResource Links
“Powwow Summer is a thoughtful and relevant exploration of identity, complete with authentic cultural details and history.”
– CM: Canadian Review of Materials