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Ruby Swanson's life changed when her sixteen-year-old son walked to her office, closed the door, and with his hand still on the doorknob said, 'I'm gay.' Despite her initial rea

Set in Spain and Mexico during the 1930s, Matadora tells the story of Luna Caballero Garcia, an impoverished and intrepid servant attempting to make her name in the bullring at a time when it was i

Jamie is twenty-two years old and works twelve-hour shifts operating a wood processor, clear-cutting for pulp.

After her parents are duped by a coyote who is a master of disguise, Harriet ('Harry' for short) and her seven younger siblings are left to fend for themselves.

Key Selling Points - This playful poem introduces young readers to a variety of Canadian (or North American) animals.

An island off the coast of another island is home to a small community; life is rich with joy and challenges, and the people who live there love their island home.

There is nothing better than a bit of nonsense, and The Sniger and the Floose is a marvellous example of nonsense at its best.

'What truths would you utter from your mouthIf you could tell us your story'- The Possible Lives of W.H., SailorIn this powerful and deeply moving poetic narrative, author/artist Bushra J

In this touching, often humorous remembrance, Diana Daly introduces young readers to her smart, funny, and caring great aunties and uncles-six remarkable people who lived with skeletal dysplasia at

Awarding-winning author Bill Richardson and illustrator Bill Pechet team up again with Lola Flies Alone, a delightful story about a young airline passenger who has even more imagination than she ha

Key Selling Points - A simple and playful picture book about accepting yourself and recognizing your strengths.Fun story about a llama who learns to care for her flock of sheep by standing out not

Key Selling Points - A simple and playful picture-book mystery.Bright colorful illustrations include lots of clues for young readers to find and help Mr.

Key Selling Points - A young girl and her grandmother work together to set up her first beehive. Simple, straightforward information about beekeeping and the importance of bees to the environment.

Characters typically absent from mainstream fiction take centre stage in this action packed story, bringing their fabulous complexity to the front-lines.

Camille et Paolo le petit perroquet s'adorent. Ils jouent ensemble. Ils mangent ensemble. Ils font même la sieste ensemble.