Little Wolf by Teoni Spathelfer
ittle Wolf by Teoni Spathelfer, is an uplifting story of an Indigenous girl living in a big city, and how she stays connected to her heritage.
Young Adult
Mi’kmaq Campfire Stories of Prince Edward Island by Julie Pellissier-Lush
Mi’kmaq Campfire Stories of Prince Edward Island by Julie Pellissier-Lush is a lovely compilation of short stories, each offering both entertainment and education for young listeners.
Birdspell by Valerie Sherrard
Corbin Hayes has felt alone for as long as he can remember. His mom’s illness means lost jobs, constant moves, new schools and friendships that never get to grow. There’s a gap in his life that’s been waiting to be filled.
Bizzie Tizzie is Gonna Be Everything From A to Z by Yvonne Bryant
Bizzie Tizzie is Gonna Be Everything From A to Z by Yvonne Bryant is an exciting and energetic read. Dreaming of what she can be as she grows, Bizzie Tizzie takes readers on adventures, going through all of the possibilities she can think of.
The Last Time I Saw Her by Alexandra Harrington
In The Last Time I Saw Her, friends and family are pitted against each other after a tragic accident leaves behind shattered relationships and shocking secrets. A riveting novel by a new voice in teen fiction.
Orca Books for Children: 1,2,3 Salish Sea and The Night is Deep and Wide
Two children's picture books from BC's Orca Book Publishers.
Tell Me When You Feel Something by Vicki Grant
The perfect after-school job turns deadly for teens working as "simulated patients" at the local med school. Everyone has something to hide and no one is safe in this contemporary YA thriller that exposes the dark reality of #MeToo in the world of medicine, for fans of Karen McManus and Holly Jackson.
Two New Children’s Picture Books From Boulder Books
Boulder Books is an ever-growing independent publishing company that launched in 2002. Two of their newest titles are Where Are You, Puffling? and Our Heroes of Covid-19.
East Coast Counting Written and Illustrated by Dawn Baker
From the Peggy’s Cove lighthouse to the dolphins of Twillingate Island, warm and welcoming images serve as a beautiful backdrop in this early educational counting book.
Aetherbound by E. K. Johnston
Set on a family-run interstellar freighter called the Harland and a mysterious remote space station, E. K. Johnston's latest is story of survival and self-determination.
Two Children’s Books from Chapel Street editions
When Pigs Fly is a fanciful romp around the neighbourhood where the words are at play and things can get a little punny! When Peter grows up to become a Master Woodcarver, he has an extraordinary experience with a bear who comes calling with a request.
Orca Picture Books for Children by Melanie Metivier (Part two)
Orca Book Publishers is located in Victoria, British Columbia and takes pride in publishing over 80 children’s book titles per year. Part One of this review looks at three of their new children's picture books.
Orca Picture Books for Children by Melanie Métivier (Part One)
Orca Book Publishers is located in Victoria, British Columbia and takes pride in publishing over 80 children’s book titles per year. Part One of this review looks at three of their new children's picture books.
5 New Children’s Picture Books from Running the Goat by Melanie Métivier
Running the Goat is a “micro-press” publishing company located in Newfoundland. With a primary focus on publishing children’s books, more specifically those that celebrate the life and culture of the province. Reviewer Adeline (along with her mother Melanie) take a look at 5 new titles for children.
The Dark in the Glow by Dan Sippley
A humourous and heartfelt story of twists, turns, and telekinesis, The Dark in the Glow is a wild ride about the challenges of social anxiety and finding the power to overcome them.