Staff Picks

National Day for Truth & Reconciliation

In recognition of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (September 30), this book list shares stories and voices that honour Indigenous histories, experiences, and resilience. With titles for kids and adults, these books encourage learning, reflection, and understanding.

Beyond the Orange Shirt story: A Collection of Stories from Family and Friends of Phyllis Webstad Before, During, and After their Residential School Experiences

Phyllis Webstad

North of Nowhere: Song of a Truth and Reconciliation Commissioner

Marie Wilson

Dad, I miss you

Nadia Sammurtok

Reconciling History: A Story of Canada

Jody Wilson-Raybould

The Secret Pocket

Peggy Janicki

Punished: A Novel

Ann-Helén Laestadius

Elizabeth Quocksister: Keeper of History

Haley Healey

Soft as Bones: A Memoir

Chyana Marie Sage

The Heartbeat Drum: The Story of Carol Powder, Cree Drummer and Activist

Deidre Havrelock

Truth Telling: Seven Conversations About Indigenous Life in Canada

Michelle Good

Back to School

Get ready for a new school year with books that spark excitement, ease the transition, and help the whole family head back to school with confidence.

Mr. S

Monica Arnaldo

Fresh Start

Gale Galligan

A+ Parenting: The Surprisingly Fun Guide to Raising Surprisingly Smart Kids

Eva Moskowitz

Today at School: With Yesterday and Tomorrow

Jessica Young

Old School

Gordon Korman

Trusty Bus

Elizabeth Verdick

No Purchase Necessary

Maria Marianayagam

Tiny T. Rex and the First-Day Oopsies

Jonathan Stutzman

Raising a Socially Successful Child: Teaching Kids the Nonverbal Language They Need to Communicate, Connect, and Thrive

Stephen Nowicki

Brinkley Yearbooks: Tryouts

Sarah Sax

Scarecited on the First Day of School

Alliah L. Agostini

Call me Al

Wali Shah

Princesses Love School

Bri Marie McNish

The Kodiaks: Home Ice Advantage

David A. Robertson

Class Trip

Robert Munsch

Hello, Cruel World!: Science-based Strategies for Raising Terrific Kids in Terrifying Times

Melinda Wenner Moyer

Bulldozer Goes to School

Elise Broach

The Only Lonely Fairy

Lana Button

Dive

John David Anderson

Alpaca Goes Back-a to School

Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen

First Day Around the World

Ibi Aanu Zoboi

Celebrating Canadian Creativity

In honour of Culture Days, we’re celebrating the richness of Canadian arts and culture. From visual and performance arts to music, literature, and more, this collection showcases the creativity and talent found across Canada.

Creatively Human: Why We Imagine, Make and Innovate

Lois Peterson

The Wendy Award

Walter Scott

Black Canadians in Arts & Entertainment

Brian D'Souza

In Too Deep: When Canadian Punks Took Over the World

Matt Bobkin

Geoff McFetridge Drawing a Life

Dress Code

Carry On: Poetry by Young Immigrants

Owlkids Books

Crushing It

Jen Desmarais

When Emily Was Small

Lauren Soloy

Uninvited: Canadian Women Artists in the Modern Moment

Figure.1

Una Huna?: Ukpik Learns to Sew

Susan Aglukark

101 Fascinating Canadian Film & TV Facts

Thom Ernst

Leonard Cohen

María Isabel Sánchez Vegara

Hurry up Tomorrow

Weeknd

Alessia Cara

Wanda Lauren Taylor

Dancehall Rebel

Stacey Robinson

Maakusie Loves Music

Jaaji

Moon Boots: The Chronicles of a Country Crooner

Lorenz Peter

Mary Pratt: A Love Affair with Vision

Anne Koval

Heart on My Sleeve: Stories From a Life Well Worn

Jeanne Beker

Graphic Novels We Love

Whether you’re new to graphic novels or a longtime fan, our staff have shared some of their all-time favourites to help you discover your next great read. This list includes picks for kids, teens, and adults.