Written by: Rachel & Sean Qitsualik-Tinsley Illustrated by: Yong Ling Kang For ages: 4 years and up Language: English, some Inuktitut (pronunciation guide in back as well) Topics Covered: First Nations, Residential Schools, Own Voices, Responsibility, Pets, Growing Up, Indigenous Voices. Summary: This is a lovely book based on author Rachel’s own life experience raising an owl. Tanna, or main…
Tag: personal responsibility
I’m Gonna Push Through [released Feb. 18th]
Written by: Jasmyn Wright Illustrated by: Shannon Wright For ages: 4-8 years Language: English Topics Covered: Empowerment, Self-Confidence, Resiliency, Disability, Diverse Experiences, Growth Mindset. Summary: This book is awesome! I’m Gonna Push Through! delivers an empowering message for young people to step into their power and overcome anything in their path. The book is based on a mantra that the author…
Trash Revolution; Breaking the Waste Cycle
Written by: Erica Fyvie Illustrated by: Bill Slavin For ages: 8-12 years Language: English Topics Covered: Environmental Activism, Community, Personal Responsibility, Activism, Waste Cycle. Summary: This book addresses the fact that everything in our lives has a life cycle, including the objects we use everyday! Trash Revolution explores things we don’t think about everyday, like if bicycle helmets can be made of recyclable…