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Righting Canada's Wrongs: The LGBT Purge and the fight for equal rights in Canada
Until recently, Canadian laws discriminated against LGBTq2+ people. Those in the Canadian Military, RCMP and civil service were targeted specifically.
$34.95, HardcoverInterest ages: 13-18
Righting Canada's Wrongs 2023 set
For educators seeking to build anti-racism learning into Canadian history classes, this 8-book set of classroom materials is an invaluable resource. Each book addresses a major instance of official racism and discrimination spanning more than 150 years. Also included is a free teachers guide to help better integrate these titles into your class curriculum.
$244.65, SetInterest ages: 13-18
Not Talking About You
Not Talking About You portrays racism as it occurs amongst young Canadians today. It explores the impact on the target and on bystanders who have to decide how to react when they find a racist youth in their midst.
$14.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 12-16Reading level: Grade 2
Redresser les Torts du Canada: Africville
A French translation for language learners about Africville, the Black community bulldozed after decades of environmental injustice. The resilience of former residents and their descendants is described, along with their ongoing fight for fair compensation.
$45.00, PaperbackInterest ages: 13-18
The Summer Between Us
Award-winning African Nova Scotian writer Andre Fenton’s third novel tackles contemporary social issues such as class difference and colourism in the Black community in this vibrant coming-of-age story.
$14.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 13-18Reading level: Grade 3
Righting Canada's Wrongs: Italian Canadian Internment in the Second World War
A newly updated edition explains how prejudice and racism led to the roundup and internment of hundreds of loyal Italian Canadians during the Second World War and includes the federal government’s apology for the internment in 2021.
$34.95, HardcoverInterest ages: 13-18
Righting Canada's Wrongs: Africville
In the 1960s, after ignoring the Black community’s repeated petitions for basic services, the City of Halifax bulldozed Africville in the name of urban renewal.
$34.95, HardcoverInterest ages: 13-18
Bank Shot
The story of how a young teen girl tries to balance responsibilities at home with a chance to play basketball.
$12.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 2Lexile Reading Level: HL570L
Half-Court Trap
A Black teen learns to deal with stress, anger, rivalry and body image issues in the context of basketball.
$12.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: 710L
In a Heartbeat
A romance about a trans teen boy who wants to get away to reinvent himself, only to find someone who loves him for who he is.
$14.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 13-18Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: HL530L
Jamilah at the End of the World
A Palestinian-Canadian teen girl’s anxiety about climate change causes conflict with her family and makes it seem futile to plan for her future.
$14.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 13-18Lexile Reading Level: HL710L
Paddle Battle
A teen boy learns that trusting his team and trying his best helps him accept change and adapt to it.
$12.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: HL580L
Walk This Way
A romance about a teen who feels he has to hide the fact that he does drag to get a boyfriend.
$14.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 13-18Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: HL620L
White Privilege Deal With It
A reader-directed exploration of white privilege and the legacy of racism in society and media.
$24.95, HardcoverInterest ages: 9-14Lexile Reading Level: 780L
Camping Chaos
A wasp sting leaves Max hopping up and down with the Super Fidgets and he devises a counting game to distract himself.
$14.95, HardcoverInterest ages: 6-10Reading level: Grade 1
Open Secrets
A teen girl faces sexual harassment and misogyny when she tries to succeed in the local music scene.
$12.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 13-18Reading level: Grade 2Lexile Reading Level: HL550L
School Trip Squirmies
Max is on a school trip to an art gallery when he gets a case of the Super Fidgets. Unfortunately, he's stuck with the school bully for a partner, but Max's creativity saves the day.
$14.95, HardcoverInterest ages: 6-10Reading level: Grade 1
The Player
A gay hockey player in a secret relationship with a teammate worries how coming out will affect their chances in the sport.
$12.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 13-18Reading level: Grade 2Lexile Reading Level: HL370L
Proud to Play
Profiles of Canadian LGBTQ+ athletes who made the playing field more inclusive — including 2020 Olympic Summer Games athletes$24.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-18Reading level: Grade 5
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