This graphic novel is not only a brilliant addition to the horror genre, but a sincere attempt to capture the complexities of modern Indigenous life. … More Bad Medicine by Christopher Twin
YAing News is back for the week of November 13! … More YAing News: Week of November 13
The First Page Feature is a chance for emerging writers to feature the first page of their works-in-progress (ranging from Middle Grade to New Adult) in our monthly newsletter. … More Introducing: First Page Features
While telling a tale of friendship between two very different unicorns, this book molds its subtle wisdom into metaphors that can guide young readers as they learn to confront the dark clouds they may find over their own heads. … More Weather Together by Jessica Sima
An interview with Richard Stevenson. … More 5 Questions for Richard Stevenson
The pages are layered with colours that contrast with each other and stand out in a beautiful way, drawing the eye immediately across the pages. I was captivated by the illustrations of the Memekwesewak, who are drawn as little white creatures with pink mischievous faces and intricate designs circling their bodies. … More The Song That Called Them Home by David A. Robertson, illus. by Maya McKibbin
The book also introduces fascinating scientific concepts in an accessible and engaging manner. It encourages young readers to observe the world around them, ask questions and foster their inquisitive minds. With informative yet comprehensible sentences, the text accommodates for both reading aloud and independent reading. … More What Will I Discover by Tanya Lloyd Kyi, illus. Rachel Qiuqi
YAing News is back for the week of October 23! … More YAing News: Week of October 23
Watt seems to recognize that Scaredy might be a relatable figure to readers and includes a positive moral for those who see themselves as the nervous protagonist. Scaredy learns that slowly stepping out of his comfort zone provides a positive experience. … More Scaredy Squirrel in a Nutshell by Melanie Watt
Lewis Carroll may have asked Alice to wonder: “How doth the Little Crocodile…?” but readers don’t need to ponder that poem any longer, because Eva Montanari’s little crocodile shares everything he experiences and hears as he goes about his daily life. … More What Does Little Crocodile Say At The Park? by Eva Montanari
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