YOUNG READERS
When I Wrap My Hair
Shauntay Grant illus. Jenin Mohammed, Quill Tree Books, 32 pages, $24.99
An empowering book that celebrates and honours the practice of hair wrapping. Each page presents opportunities to affirm, learn about and connect with the history, traditions and emotions being explored.
We Need Everyone
Michael Redhead Champagne, illus. Tiff Bartel HighWater Press, 40 pages, $21.95
A book with a positive message that everyone has a special gift. The inclusive words and illustrations reinforce that all gifts are important and add value to building a vibrant community.
Kaiah’s Garden
Melanie Florence, illus. Karlene Harvey North Winds Press, 32 pages $19.99
A tender story about finding healing through beading. Kaiah, missing her grandmother, goes through her special treasure box with items she has beaded with her.
People Are My Favorite Places
written and illus. by Ani Castillo, Little, Brown Books and Company 40 pages $24.99
A vibrant book with a powerful message of celebrating human connections. Written within a context in which the main character is not able to leave her home, she reflects on those she misses and loves.
Dragon’s Dilemma
Catherine Little illus. Sae Kimura Plumleaf Press 32 pages $22.95
A fun book about a race with many different animals. Dragon thinks that he will win, but he learns there are many different things that can make one happy beyond winning.
Khadija and the Elephant Toothpaste Experiment
Farah Qaiser and Hajer Nakua, illus. Natalya Tariq Second Story Press, 24 pages $21.95
An important book about the need for representation of all identities. Khadija is inspired to become a scientist after visiting a science fair. However, since she does not meet any hijabi scientist, she is unsure of her dreams.
The Scooter Twins
Dorothy Ellen Palmer, illus. Maria Sweeney Groundwood Books, 32 pages $21.99
An empowering book that promotes self-advocacy skills and disability justice. Melanie and Melvin have their own ideas about what they are looking for in their scooters.
My Mother’s Tongues
Uma Menon illus. Rahele Jomepour Bell, Candlewick Press
32 pages $24.99
A powerful book that celebrates the importance of multilingualism.