Staff Picks

Ramadan

Welcome the month of Ramadan with stories that celebrate faith, reflection, and community. From heartfelt picture books to thoughtful adult reads, this collection offers meaningful moments for readers of all ages.

The Islam Book

Nadia Islam, on the Record

Adiba Jaigirdar; illustrations by Avani Dwivedi

Three Holidays and a Wedding

Uzma Jalaluddin

Ramadan Rain

Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow; illustrated by Aliaa Betawi

Islamic Festivals and Traditions

Golriz Golkar

Radiant Ramadan

Marzieh Abbas; pictures by Anoosha Syed

Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr

Emma Carlson Berne

The Ramadan Cookbook: 80 Delicious Recipes Perfect for Ramadan, Eid, and Celebrating Throughout the Year

Anisa Karolia

Moon's Ramadan

Natasha Khan Kazi

Desified: Delicious Recipes for Ramadan, Eid, & Every Day

Zaynah Din

Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr

Sara Khan; illustrated by Nadiyah Suyatna

Aliya's Secret: A Story of Ramadan

Farida Zaman

The Blessed Pomegranates: A Ramadan Story About Giving

A. Helwa; illustrated by Dasril Iqbal Al Faruqi

March Break Fun for Kids

Celebrate March Break with a lineup of fun, fast‑moving, kid‑approved reads that will spark imaginations and chase boredom away.

Bookie & Cookie Turn the Page

Blanca Gómez

The Amazing Chemistry in Your Home

Lenka Karpíšková; illustrated by Tomáš Kopecký

Don't Go to Bed!

Adam Wallace; illustrated by Chiara Galletti

Eye Twisters: The Science and Magic of Optical Illusions

Sam Taplin

Dot! Scribble! Go!

Hervé Tullet

Canada National Soccer Teams: Ultimate Fan Guide

David Stabler

Go Bananas!

A. B Peele; art by Lala Watkins

How Big is That?: A Life-size Guide to the Animal Kingdom

Tom Jackson

Claydate: A Playdate with the Claymates

Dev Petty; illustrated by Lauren Eldridge

How to Draw Kawaii Manga Chibi: Big Emotions!

Misako Rokkusu

Freestyle

Gale Galligan

Just Jokes: 591 1/2 Rib-tickling Riddles, Knee-slapping Knock-knocks, and Tricky Tongue Twisters for Kids!

National Geographic Kids

Jamie Smart's Max & Chaffy: Hunt for the Pirate's Gold!

Jamie Smart

Pokémon: Mega Evolution Handbook

Scholastic

The Ordinary and Extraordinary Auden Greene

Corey Ann Haydu

The Ultimate Science Cookbook for Kids: 75+ Edible Experiments

Highlights

Ella Josephine and the Perfectly Imperfect Day

Nina LaCour; illustrated by Sònia Albert

Marvel Crafts: 100+ Activities and Art Projects Inspired by Marvel Comics

Kelly Knox

Roswell Johnson Saves the World!

Chris Colfer

Making Games with ScratchJr

PowerKids Press

She Speaks

From picturebooks to adult reads, this collection celebrates women’s stories, creativity, and strength. In recognition of International Women’s Day on March 8, discover voices that uplift, empower, and spark imagination.

The March for Hope

Valerie Bolling; illustrated by Monica Mikai

The Pink Tax: Dismantling a Financial System Designed to Keep Women Broke

Janine Rogan, CPA

I Am a Royal Rulebreaker: Women Who Shaped History

Fern Riddell

Women Who Woke Up the Law: Inside the Cases That Changed Women's Rights in Canada

Karin Wells

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

Deidre Havrelock; illustrated by Aphelandra

Outspoken: My Fight for Freedom and Human Rights in Afghanistan

Sima Samar with Sally Armstrong

Momma's Going to March

Jennifer Maruno; illustrated by Vivian Rosas

The Secret History of Audrey James: A Novel

Heather Marshall

Sharice's Big Voice: A Native Kid Becomes a Congresswoman

Sharice Davids with Nancy K. Mays; illustrations by Joshua Mangeshig Pawis-Steckley

Finding Flora

Elinor Florence

Silverborn: The Mystery of Morrigan Crow

Jessica Townsend

REDress: Art, Action, and the Power of Presence

edited by Jaime Black-Morsette

I am Jazz

Jessica Herthel & Jazz Jennings; pictures by Shelagh McNicholas

Song of the Huntress

Lucy Holland

The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science

G. Edwina Candlestank as told to Kate McKinnon

The Book Club for Troublesome Women: A Novel

Marie Bostwick

The Secret Pocket

Peggy Janicki; illustrated by Carrielynn Victor

Having it All: What Data Tells Us About Women's Lives and Getting the Most Out of Yours

Corinne Low, PhD

World Shakers: Inspiring Women Activists

Helen Wolfe; illustrated by Dane Thibeault

Blackness is a Gift I Can Give Her: On Race, Community, and Black Women in Hockey

R. Renee Hess

Autumn Peltier

Susan Currie

I Heard Her Call My Name: A Memoir of Transition

Lucy Sante

On the Bright Side

After a long winter, brighten your days with these uplifting, optimistic reads for adults. These light, joyful stories are guaranteed to bring a smile and a little spring to your step.