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second story press 2011 catalogue

award highlightsThe Second Trial• Finalistforthe2010ForeWordMagazineBookofthe

YearAwards,YoungAdultCategory

The Orphan Rescue• NotableBookforOlderReaders,theAssociationof

JewishLibrariesSydneyTaylorBookAwardcommitteefor2011

• Finalistforthe2010NationalJewishBookAwardintheChildren’sandYAcategory

Our Earth: How kids are saving the planet• NamedoneoftheTop10BooksontheEnvironmentfor

Youth,2011byBooklist

Fearless Female Journalists • NamedtotheAmeliaBloomerList–oneoftheirtop10

recommendedfeministbooksforyoungpeoplein2011

Four Books Nominated for the Ontario Library Association’s 2011 Forest of Reading Awards:• VioletfortheBlueSpruceAward• HomeFreefortheSilverBirchAward• GuardianAngelHousefortheRedMapleAward• TheSecondTrialfortheWhitePineAward

Second Story Press gratefully acknowledges the support of the Ontario Arts Council and the Canada Council for the Arts for our publishing program. We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Book Publishing Industry Development Program and the Ontario Media Development Corporation.

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teachers’ guidesNEWThe Kids’ Power Series Teacher Resource(page18)The Holocaust Remembrance Series for Young Readers Teacher Resource (page20)

recent rights salesSandy’sFootprint–Brazil,Frenchlanaguage,BelgiumandTheNetherlandsTheSecondTrial–IsraelOurEarth–BrazilTerrificWomenTeachers–KoreaDynamicWomenDesigners–KoreaAChanukahNoel–FranceGreatWomenLeaders–BrazilTheContest–KoreaHana’sSuitcase–Stagerights,Japan,ebookrightsAustralia/NewZealandHidingEdith–ebookrights,Australia/NewZealandDiaryofLaura’sTwin–ebookrights6Women’sHallofFameSeriestitles–USAeducationalrights

Second Story Press books are now available as ebooks from Kobo and iBooks, and shortly from Kindle, Nook, and Sony Reader.

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new releases | adult

Writing a Revolutionby Michele Landsberg

The Feminist History Project’s Collected Columns of Michele Landsberg

One of the most respected voices in Canadianfeminism, two-time National Newspaper Award-winning journalistMicheleLandsberghas engagedwith the women’s movement more than any otherwriter in thecountry.Heropinions,alwayscarefuland sometimes controversial, have mattered towomen’slives.

For25years,between1978to2005,Michelewrotea highly influential column in The Toronto Star,recording and interpreting history from the frontlines of the feminist movement. In this volume,Michelebringsusacollectionofherfavoritecolumns.With her trademark blend of kindness, toughness,bluntnessandhumor,shereflectsonwhenshewasright, when she was wrong, what was happeningbehind the scenes, and what has happened since.Thecolumnsshowafearlessadvocacyonbehalfofwomen and children, peace andpluralism,humanrightsandsocialjustice.Michelelooksbackovertheyears,offeringinsightandreflection,andalsolooksat the present and future of feminism. Surprising,enlightening, infuriating or funny, her writingremindsusthatfeminismchangedtheworldforeverandisstillalive,sparkingandmakingdebate.about the author

Michele laNdSBeRg began her career with TheGlobe and Mail in the 1960s. She joined ChatelaineMagazineinthe1970s,undertheeditorshipofleadingfeminist Doris Anderson. She is the author of threebest-selling books:Women and Children First, MicheleLandsberg’sGuide toChildren’sBooks and“This isNewYork, Honey!”. She continues her work as an activist,andisaregularreviewerofchildren’sliteratureonCBCRadio. Michele lives in Toronto with her husband,StephenLewis,andtheirfamily.

The FeMiNiST hiSToRy SocieTy is a project ofthe Women’s Education and Research Foundation ofOntarioIncorporated.

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new releases | holocaust remembrance series

LisaandSolboardthe luxuryoceanlinerSt.LouisinHamburg,GermanyonMay13,1939.Lisaandher familyare in firstclass;Solandhisparentsarebelow in tourist class. Both children have mixedfeelings – they’re excited to be beginning thisvoyage to a better life, but sad to be leaving theirold livesbehind.Theyare Jewish,asarealmostallof the937passengersonboard, andalthoughwarhasnotbeenofficiallydeclaredinEurope,theNazishave been persecuting Jews for years. As the shipsetssailforCuba,theatmosphereisoptimistic.Thepassengers feel fortunate to have been able to buylandingpermits,andtheirGermancaptain,GustaveShroeder, isdetermined toget them to safety.Thecaptain’svoicealternateswithSolandLisa’s,revealingthedetailstheydidn’tknow.AsHitler’spropagandamachine turns Cuba against them, the mood onboardchangestodespair.TheSt.LouisanditsJewishpassengersareturnedaway–firstfromCuba,thentheUnitedStates,andthenCanada.

This was the tragic true history of the St. Louis.Deniedentryfromportafterport,thecaptainwasforced to return his passengers to Europe, wheremany died in the Holocaust.Through the eyes ofSolandLisa–bothofwhomsurvivedthewarandsharedtheirexperienceswithKathyKacerfromtheirhomesintheUSAandCanada–weseetheinjusticeandheartbreakthatwerecausedbytheprejudiceandignoranceofsomany.

To Hope and Back The Journey of the St. Louisby Kathy Kacer

A ship carrying Jewish passengers can find no safe harbor

about the authorKaThy KaceR has now written seven books in theHolocaust Remembrance Series for Young Readers,includingTheDiaryofLaura’sTwinandHidingEdith.Restitution: a family’s fight for their heritage lost in theHolocaustwasherfirstbookforadults.ShehasspokentoyoungpeopleallovertheworldabouttheHolocaust.A former psychologist, she also talks to adults abouthow to teach sensitive material to young children.KathylivesinTorontowithherfamily.

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Children’s Historical Nonfiction Ages 9-13ISBN: 978-1-897187-96-8 $14.95Paperback with black and white photos208 pages, 6.5”x8”Se

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See p.20 for the rest of the Holocaust Remembrance Series for Young Readers


new releases | kids’ power series

Shannen and the Dream for a Schoolby Janet Wilson

All children have the right to learn in a safe and positive environment

themes: children’s rights, activism

, native rights

ThisisthetruestoryofShannenKoostachinandthepeopleofAttawapiskat,aCreecommunityjustbelowtheArcticCircle,whohavebeenfightingforanewschool since 1979, when a fuel spill contaminatedtheiroriginalschoolbuilding.

It is 2008, and thirteen-year-old Shannen and theotherstudentsatJ.R.NakogeeElementaryaretiredofattendingclass inportables that smellanddon’tkeepoutthefreezingcoldwinterair.TheymakeaYouTubevideodescribingthepoorconditions,andtheirplea foradecentschoolgains themattentionandsupport fromcommunity leadersandchildrenacrossthecountry.Inspired,thestudentsdecidetoturntheirgrade-eightclasstripintoavisittoOttawa,tospeaktotheCanadiangovernment.Oncethere,Shannenspeakspassionatelytothepoliticiansaboutthe need to give Native children the opportunityto succeed. The following summer, Shannen isnominated for the International Children’s PeacePrize. Her passion and that of the other studentsmakes politicians stand up and take notice, andbecomesarallyingpointforthecommunityandforthecountry.

Shannenwillneverseeherdreamfulfilled.Tragically,she was killed in a car crash in 2010. Her family,friends,andsupportersarecontinuingtofightandtohonorhermemoryastheyworkforequalityforchildrenincommunitieseverywhere.

about the authorJaNeT WilSoN has met with friends of ShannenKoostachin and was inspired to write her story. Janetis the author and illustratorof thepicturebooksOnePeace: True Stories of Young Activists and Our Earth:HowKidsareSavingthePlanet.ShelivesinEdenMills,Ontario,acommunitywithastrongcivicfocus.

Children’s NonfictionAges 9-13ISBN: 978-1-926920-30-6 $14.95Paperback with black and white photos176 pages, 6.5”x8”o

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new releases | picture book

Dear Baobabwritten by Cheryl Foggo & illustrated by Qin Leng

Maiko knows what it is like to be small and to feel planted in the wrong place

Maiko has left his village in Africa far behind,movingtoCanadatolivewithhisauntanduncle.Whenhethinksofhome,hethinksofthebeautifulbig baobab tree at the center of the village. In hisnew home, Maiko feels a connection to the smallspruce tree in the frontyard– it’s sevenyearsold,thesameageasheis.ThetreesingstoMaikoandshareshissecrets.Whenhelearnsthattherootsofthetreearegrowingtooclosetothehouse,puttingthelittlespruceindangerofbeingcutdown,Maikotriestosaveit.Heknowsalltoowellwhatit’sliketobesmall,andplantedinthewrongplace.

While Maiko tries to keep his sadness to himself,hisauntandunclequicklyrealizethatsomethingiswrong.Together,theyworkoutasolutionthatsavesthe tree, seeing it transported to anew forest. JustlikeMaiko,histreewilllearntogrowandthriveinitsnewhome.

about the authorcheRyl Foggoisajournalist,screenwriter,poet,andplaywright.ShehasaparticularinterestinthehistoryofBlackpioneersontheprairiesandhaswrittenextensivelyonthatsubject.Heryoungadultnovels,OneThingThat’sTrue and I Have Been in Danger were finalists for theGovernor General’s Award and the Silver Birch Awardrespectively.ShelivesinCalgary.

about the illustratorQiN leNg was born in Shanghai, China and lived inFrancebeforemovingtoMontreal.Shealwayslovedtoillustratetheinnocenceofchildrenandhasdevelopedapassionforchildren’sbooks.ShenowworksasadesignerandillustratorinToronto.

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Children’s FictionAges 4-8ISBN: 978-1-897187-91-3 $15.95Hardcover with jacket, full color24 pages, 8.5”x8.5” Se

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new releases | picture book

The Little Yellow Bottlewritten by Angèle Delaunois & illustrated by Christine Delezenne

War can come in the most innocent of packages

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MarwaandAhmadknowthatwarhascometotheircountry, but its effects are small and life in theirvillagegoesonasnormal.Ahmadisthegoal-keeperintheirgamesofsoccer–thebestthey’veeverhad.One day, a group of planes fly over their village,like angry wasps.The skies go grey, and the birdsgoquiet.Theylearnthattheplanesdroppedsmallunexploded bombs all over the countryside, nowhiddenandlyinginwait.

Butlifegoeson,andthechildrenonceagainforgetaboutwar.UntiladaywhenMarwaandAhmadareplaying,andAhmadpicksupasmallyellowbottlehefindshiddeninthegrass.Theresultingexplosionwill change their lives forever – leaving Marwascarred,andAhmadwithonlyonehandandoneleg.Thescarsofwarwilltakealongtimetoheal–boththose visible and those inside. But with time andcourage,hopereturnsforbothMarwaandAhmad–whocannolongerplaysoccer,butwhohasbecomethebestcoachthey’veeverhad.

about the authoraNgèle delauNoiS is both a children’s author andthe founder and publisher of the Quebec-based pressÉditionsdeL’Isatis.Sheistheauthorofoverfortybooksforchildren,manyofwhichhavebeen translated fromtheoriginalFrench.Allergic to injustice andostracism,she never hesitates to tackle difficult and involvedsubjects that stimulate the intelligence of her youngreaders.SheliveswithherfamilyinMontreal.

about the illustratorchRiSTiNe delezeNNe created the images for TheLittle Yellow Bottle using a clever blend of textures,drawings,andcollage,whichmakes thembothcurrentandtimeless.In2009,shereceivedtheElizabethMrazikCleaver Illustrator Prize from Ibby Canada for herillustrationsforTheKey.ShelivesinMontrealwithherfamily. Children’s Fiction

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new releases | children

Morning Starby Judith Plaxton

The Underground Railroad links two girls living more than a century apart

Flower, her parents, and her baby brother haveescaped from the plantation where they were keptasslavesandaremakingtheirwaynorthtofreedomvia the Underground Railroad. Their journey isdangerousandoftendesperate,astheyarehelpedandsheltered by some, and hunted by others. Flower’scouragehelpsherfamilythroughillness,re-capture,andtoescapeagaintosafety.

Interwoven with Flower’s narrative is the story ofFelicia,ayounggirllivingmorethan150yearslaterinCanadainasmallcommunitythatwasonceanend-pointoftheUndergroundRailroad.Felicia,oneofthefewblackchildreninherschool,isresearchingher ancestry for a classproject.As she talks tohermother and grandmother and learns about herancestors’strugglesandsuccesses,theirbraverygivesherthestrengthtoconfronttheracismandbullyingofaclassmate.

BothFlowerandFelicia findhope intheMorningStar.ForFlowerandherfamilyitisthenameoftheboatthattakesthemtofreedom.ForFeliciaitisthenameofayounghorseshelearnstoride,givingheranewsenseofconfidence.

Children’s FictionAges 10-14ISBN: 978-1-897187-97-5 $10.95Paperback184 pages, 5.25”x7.5”Se

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about the authorJudiTh PlaxToNisaretirednursewithanavidinterestintheenvironment,localhistory,andvolunteering.ShelivesinClarksburg,asmalltowninSouthernOntario,an area that was a terminus for the UndergroundRailroad.

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Emily Includedby Kathleen McDonnell

Emily, born with cerebral palsy, fights for her right to go to school with her peers

Based on a true story

Emily Eaton was born with severe cerebral palsy.Deniedaccesstoclassesatherlocalschool,sheandherparentschallengedthelocalboardofEducationin their Ontario community for her right to beeducated with non-disabled children in a regularclassroom.HercasewentallthewaytotheSupremeCourtofCanadainthelateninetiesandisconsidereda breakthrough for inclusive education for bothphysically and mentally challenged people. Emilywentontograduatefromhighschoolanduniversity,provingtheskepticswrong.

Emily’sfighttobetreatedlikea“normal”,everydaykidinaregularclassroom,atatimewhenchildrenwithCPweresegregated,wasgroundbreaking.Herstorymakesheranamazingrolemodelforchildreneverywhere–whethertheyarelivingwithadisabilityornot.

Children’s NonfictionAges 8-12ISBN: 978-1-926920-33-7 $8.95Paperback with black and white photos152 pages, 5.25”x7.5” o

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about the authorKaThleeN McdoNNell is an award-winningauthorandplaywrightofadultandchildren’sliterature,including The Notherland Journeys series – TheNordlings, The ShiningWorld, and The Songweavers –andHoney,WeLosttheKids.BorninChicago,Kathleenlives inTorontowhere she isa frequentcontributor totheCBCandothermedia.

themes: disability, inclusivity, social activism



Bernadette in the Doghouseby Susan Glickman

Bernadette continues her adventures with the Lunch Bunch

After her triumph at the science fair – winning aspecialawardeventhoughshewasn’ttechnicallyoldenoughtoenter–Bernadetteisreadytocontinueonwithgradethree.HerfriendshipwithAnnie,Keisha,andMegan–alsoknownas “theLunchBunch”–continuestoblossom.Theyevenbefriendanelderlyneighbor, Mrs. March, and her dog, Lady. AfterhelpingMrs.Marshwithhergarden,Bernadette isrewardedwithherheart’sdesire,apuppyfromLady’snewlitter.

Things seem like they can’t get any better whenBernadette’s best friend Jasmine comes to staywith her for the holidays. They visit one of theirfavoritehaunts, thesciencecenter,andconductanexperiment where they turn snow into ice cream.ButAnnie,Keisha,andMeganarenotasimpressed.Bernadette is so happy to be spending time withJasmine that she ignores her new friends in theLunchBunch.NowBernadettehastoworkhardtorealizehermistake,andtoprovetotheLunchBunchthatshevaluestheirfriendship.

Children’s FictionAges 8-11ISBN: 978-1-897187-92-0 $8.95Paperback with black and white illustrations132 pages, 5.25”x7.5”o

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about the authorSuSaN glicKMaN started writing about theadventures of Bernadette and her friends for her ownchildren. Bernadette in the Doghouse is the sequel toBernadette and the Lunch Bunch. Susan lives with herfamily,includingTobythedog,inToronto.

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Book Three of The Lunch Bunch Books – Bernadette to the Rescue – coming in Spring 2012


new releases | first nations series

Environmentalists from our First Nationsby Vincent Schilling

Protecting the earth from a First Nations perspective

The men and women profiled here are unitedby their work to protect the environment and tosupportindigenousrights.TheirstoriestakeusfromtheArcticNationalWildlifeRefugeinAlaskatotheBlackMesainArizona.

Melina Laboucan-MassimousesherpassiontostopoilextractioninAlberta’starsands.Winona LaDuke isavoiceforreclaimingNativelands,advocatingrenewableenergyresources,andprotectingNativecultures.Clayton Thomas-Muller is a dynamic advocate forindigenousself-determinationandcampaigneragainsttarsandsextraction.Ben Powless brings his youthful energy and skills toaddressingclimatechangeissues.Tom Goldtooth protects sacred sites and organizesglobaldirect-actioncampaignsfortheenvironment.Grace Thorpe is a grandmother who dedicated herretirement years to keeping Native reservations frombecomingnuclearwastedumps.Sarah James isavoicefromnorthernAlaskadefendingthe Porcupine caribou herd and the Arctic NationalWildlifeRefuge.Enei Begaye & Evon Peter aremarriedactivistswhoworkasateamonenvironmentalissuesandsustainablestrategiesforNativepeople.Klee Benally uses the media to empower Nativecommunitiesintheirfightforenvironmentaljustice.Teague Allston workstoensureatribalvoiceisheardinWashingtonDC.

Children’s NonfictionAges 8-14ISBN: 978-1-897187-98-2 $10.95Paperback with black and white photos128 pages, 6”x9”Se

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about the authorViNceNT SchilliNg is an author, journalist andprofessionalphotographer, and an enrolledmemberofthe St. Regis Mohawk.This is his fourth book in theFirstNationsSeriesforYoungReaders.

See p.23 for the rest of the First Nations Series for Young Readers

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recent releases | children

Splish, Splat!written by Alexis Domney & illustrated by Alice Crawford

A fun introduction to Sign Language

Colin’smomhiresHeather andMolly,whohappen tobeDeaf, topainthisbedroom.AsHeatherandMollychattoeachotherinSignLanguage,theycreateanunintentionalspeckledeffectonthewalls.When Colin comes into the room he loves it, and they decide tokeepitthatway.IncludesaguidetoASLsignsandafingerspellingalphabet.

“Folds in details of hearing-Deaf communication naturally, andCrawford’smultimediacollagesburstwithenergyandcolor.”—Kirkus

“ProvidesreaderswithnewinsightsaboutDeafpeopleinwaysthatwillvaluetheirlifeexperiences.”—CMMagazine

Children’s Fiction, Ages 4-8ISBN: 978-1-897187-88-3 $15.95Hardcover with jacket, full color24 pages, 8.5”x8.5”

Princess to the Rescuewritten by Claudia Souza & illustrated by Christelle Ammirati

This princess is not afraid of dragons

Infact,shehasrescuedprinceswho’vebeenturnedintofrogs,who’vebeen kidnapped by ogres, who were locked in terrible dungeons.Nowtheprincessisfacedwithhertoughestrescueyet,asshebravelysavesaprincewhohasbeencapturedbyawickedogress.

“Like the text, the illustrations also encourage readers to contribute tothestory…Willsparkdiscussionsongenderstereotypes.Recommended.”—CMMagazine

Children’s Picture Book, Ages 4-8ISBN: 978-1-897187-93-7 $15.95Hardcover with jacket, full color24 pages, 8.5”x8.5”



A Chanukah Noelby Sharon Jennings & illustrated by Gillian Newland

A young Jewish girl is fascinated by the traditions of Christmas

Charlotteandherfamilyhavemovedtoasmalltownin France. As Christmas draws near, Charlotte, whois Jewish, longs to have a Christmas too. She findsa way to celebrate the spirit of both Christmas andChanukahbygivingallthetrappingsofChristmastoaclassmatewhose family is toopoor tocelebrate theholiday.

“Captures both the holiday spirit and the feeling of aFrenchvillage.Good tohaveonhandatholiday time.”—Booklist

“This quiet and charming slice of life…gives readers aflavor of Charlotte’s new life. The attractive, realisticpaintingsdepictatimelessFrenchvillage–thisstorymighttakeplacenoworseveraldecadesago.Afinecross-culturalchoiceforlargercollections.”—SchoolLibraryJournal

“The final illustration in the book and the scene of theChristmasmarket are exquisite.Theybeggedmy eyes tolingeronthesepages.”—ResourceLinks

Children’s Picture Book, Ages 5-9ISBN: 978-1-897187-74-6 $15.95Hardcover with jacket, full color, 24 pages, 8.5”x8.5”

Sandy’s incredible Shrinking Footprintby Femida Handy and Carole Carpenterillustrated by Adrianna Steele-Card

Sandylearnsabouthereco-footprint.

“Thebook’sveryappealingillustrationsareproofthataestheticsneednotbejettisonedwhenwetalkaboutreducing,reusingandrecycling.”—TheGlobeandMailChildren’s Fiction, Ages 5-9, ISBN: 978-1-897187-69-2 $15.95Hardcover with jacket, full color, 24 pages, 8.5”x8.5”

“Sharon Jennings’s recounting of Charlotte’s storyis perfect in every way, as are Gillian Newlands’spowerful paintings, which reflect the depth andweightofthisChanukah/Christmasstory.”—TheGlobeandMail

“An unforgettable tale of reaching across differingcultures,religions,geographiesandclassestofindthebesttruthofall:Thegiftofloveisfromtheheartinanylanguage.”—TheMidwestBookReview



Our Earth how Kids are Saving the Planetwritten and illustrated by Janet Wilson

Children inspiring children to protect the planet

Children’s Picture Book, Ages 7-12ISBN: 978-1-897187-84-5 $18.95Hardcover with jacket, full color, 32 pages, 8.5”x8.5”

The Orphan Rescueby Anne Dublin

A sister’s courage saves her brother in pre-war Europe

Itis1937,andtwelve-year-oldMiriamandheryoungbrother,David,arepoor.Orphaned,theylivewiththeirgrandparentswho,althoughtheylovethem,canbarelyaffordtofeedthem.WhenDavidissenttoanorphanage–wherehe’smadetododangerousworkinafactory–Miriamdecidestoundertakeadaringrescue.

“Booksforthisagegroupthatarethisheartfeltandemotionallyrawarefewandfarbetween.”—ResourceLinks

“Anaccessible,entertainingstoryforyoungreadersthatmanagestotouchonsomeserioustopicsincludingpoverty,childlabourandthehistoryofJewsinpre-HolocaustEurope.”—TheCanadianJewishNews

Children’s Fiction, Ages 7-10ISBN: 978-1-897187-81-4 $8.95Paperback with black and white illustrations, 128 pages, 5.25”x7.5”

Through an engaging combination of beautiful color portraits andexciting profiles, we are introduced to ten young environmentalactivists from around the world. Included are Canadians SevernCullis-Suzuki and Ryan Hreljac. Web links, tips, and advice willencouragebuddingyoungeco-activistseverywhere.

“Greatforsharinginaclassroomandwouldlikelysparksomelivelyandthoughtfuldiscussion.”—CMMagazine

“Eachstorydemonstratesthepowerofyoungindividualstocreaterealandlastingchange,andtheircallstoaction,alongwithfrequent“howyoucanhelp”suggestions,willmotivateyoungandoldalike.”—Booklist

Top10BooksontheEnvironmentforYouth2011–Booklist


recent releases | women’s hall of fame series

Terrific Women Teachersby Helen Wolfe

Educators and miracle workers – ten women teachers from around the world

Inspiretheeducatorsoftomorrowwiththiscollectionofbiographiesoftenwomenteachers:OnésimeDorval,aCanadianNativeeducator;Helen Keller and Annie Sullivan, her “miracle worker”; MariaMontessori,founderoftheMontessorimethod;RadenAyuKartini,campaigner for women’s education in Indonesia; Friedl Dicker-Brandeis,who taught art to children in theTerezinGhetto;MarvaCollins, dedicated to improving education for African Americanchildren; Christa McAuliffe, who lost her life in the Challengerdisaster; Denise Fruchter, special education teacher; Erin Gruwell,Freedom Writers founder; and Malalai Joya, who campaigned forgirls’educationinAfghanistan.

Children’s Nonfiction, Ages 8-14ISBN: 978-1-897187-86-9 $10.95Paperback with black and white photos128 pages, 6”x9”

See p.22 for the rest of the Women’s Hall of Fame Series

Dazzling Women Designersby Jill Bryant

Ten women who have shaped the world, from architecture to fashion

Profilesof: furnituredesignerEileenGray; cardesignerSuzanneE.Vanderbilt;urbandesignerJaneJacobs;landscapearchitectCorneliaHahn Oberlander; roboticist Cynthia Breazeal; costume designerEiko Ishioka; interior designer Aissatou Djionne; fashion designersRituKumarandVeraWang;andarchitectZahaHadid.

“Makesaccessiblethelivesofaccomplishedwomeninordertoencourageand motivate its readers to accomplish great things in turn. HighlyRecommended.”—CMMagazine

“Presentsabroadarrayofdesigncareersuccessstoriesforyoungreaderstosavor.”—MidwestBookReview

Children’s Nonfiction, Ages 9-13ISBN: 978-1-897187-82-1 $10.95Paperback with black and white photos, 128 pages, 6”x9”


recent releases | teen

Leapby Jodi Lundgren

A summer of first times

Natalie’spassionfordancehelpshernavigatetheunpredictableworldofolderboys,moodyfriends,andhermother’scoming-out.It’salottohandleinonesummer,andNataliechroniclesherupsanddownsinherdiary.Leapdealsfranklywithfirsttimes–drugs,sex,beingonyourown–inatalethatisbothentertainingandhonest.

“A sometimes startlingly realistic and heart-wrenching novel... Theoverwhelmingconfusionandlonelinessofnavigatingfirstlovesandfirstsexualencountersringtrue.”—CMMagazine

“NataliepersuasivelydevelopsfromnaïveandresentfulafterKevinspurnsher to hypercritical about others’ transgressions (like Sasha’s shopliftingandsmoking)and,finally,topoised.”—Publishers’Weekly

Teen Fiction, Ages 13+ISBN: 978-1-897187-85-2 $11.95Paperback, 232 pages, 5.5”x8.25”

Fostergirlsby Liane Shaw

Here comes trouble. She’s a fostergirl.


Stuckinthesystemandnowinherthirteenthfosterhome,Sadieisjust tryingtomakeit tohersixteenthbirthday,whenshecanapplyfor legal emancipation. Until a perceptive guidance counselor (whodiagnosesherlearningdisability)andapersistentnewfriendmakeherwanttotrustintheworldagain.

“If you’re tired of reading about spoiled princesses and snobby beautyqueenswhocomplainabouttheirparents’rules–hereisastoryyoucanrelatetomore.Sadieisn’taherowhosavestheworld,she’sadown-to-earthstreetsmartgirlwho’sjusttryingtosurvive.”—LibrariesandYoungAdultsblog

“Afterreadingthisnovel,readerswillrealizethatthereisalwayslightandhopeinthenextcorner.”—CMMagazine


The Way It Isby Donalda Reid

Two teenagers fight against prejudice in a small town in the ‘60s

ToEllenManery,abrilliant,sociallyisolatedfifteen-year-old,thereisnothinggoodaboutthesummerof1967,especiallywhenherparentsdecide tomove toa small town in the interiorofBC.ThatbeginstochangewhenshemeetsTonyPaul,aneighteen-year-oldShuswapIndianwhogoestohernewhighschool.Bothoutsiders,theirbondgrowsastheyfacediscriminationandprejudice.“The message is as applicable today as it was 50 years ago… I reallyenjoyedlearningaboutthe1960sinCanada,itprovidesaveryinterestingbackdropforthistypeofcoming-of-agestory.”—BookishinaBoxblog

“Thisdelightfulbookwouldbe funbackgroundreadingforanysocial-sciencecourse.”—ResourceLinks


Old Photographsby Sherie Posesorski

Summer vacation turns into a real-life mystery tale for a teen detective


Whenanelderlyneighborisrobbed,fourteen-year-oldPhoebetakesinspiration from Agatha Christie and decides to solve the crime.Phoebe needs a distraction from her unhappy home life, whereshe is trying to adjust to living with her new step-family. Thingsget complicated when Phoebe finds out that her neighbor hasAlzheimer’s,makingheratargetforareturnvisitfromtherobbers.“Phoebe came across as being a real teen… but what I found mostthought-provoking and inspiring about the novel was its very realtreatmentofagingandAlzheimer’s.”—ThingsSheReadblog

“Phoebe’s‘set-up’iscleverandher‘stake-out’isanail-biter.”—CMMagazine

recent releases | teen


That Summer in Franklinby Linda Hutsell-Manning

A long-ago summer. Lifelong secrets.

Nothavingseeneachotherfordecades,ColleenPinserandHannahNorcroftarereunitedastheyeachcheckaparentintoTheLodge–thesmalltownofFranklin’sonlyoldagehome.Buttheyarealsolinkedbytheeventsofasummerfortyyearsbefore,whentheywerenaïvefifteen-year-oldsworkingattheBritanniaHotel.Theybothwitnessedthemurderofthehotel’sgentlecaretaker,Charlie,butneitherofthemhaseverspokenofwhathappened.WhenalocalreporterbeginstochronicletheBritannia’shistory,Charlie’smysteriousdeathonceagaincomestolight.

Hutsell-Manningcapturesthegriefincaringforanelderlyparentandtheregretsofmiddle-age.Buthercharactersalsodiscover thatnewbeginningscanhappenatanytimeoflife.

Adult FictionISBN: 978-1-897187-89-0 $18.95Trade Paperback, 320 pages, 5.5”x8.5”

Gladdy’s Wakeby B. K. Anderson

Passionate politics and obsession link a family over three generations

In1919agirlnamedGladysSageescapedthebackwoodsofNorthernOntariotoarriveinNewYorkanditsradicalsocialistmovement.HiredtofindherisPinkertondetectiveJamesKelly,whosesearchbecomesapassionthatwillaffecttheKellyfamilyforgenerations.InpresentdayNewYork,NawalHabib,James’granddaughter,hasreinventedherselfasadevoutMuslim,untilherhusbandiskilledandhersondisappears,suspectedofinvolvementinaterroristplot.Nawal’ssearchforher sonwill lead to the secrets keptbyher grandfather, callingeverythingshebelievesintoquestion.

“Part mystery, part love story and part family drama with a hint ofBoardwalkEmpire,thisnovelwasgutwrenching,shocking,andintenselycompelling.”—NovelEscapesblog

Adult FictionISBN: 978-1-897187-83-8 $19.95Trade Paperback, 280 pages, 5.5”x8.5”

recent releases | adult


Restitution A family’s fight for their heritage lost in the Holocaustby Kathy Kacer

The true story of four paintings and one family’s enduring spirit

TheReesers,aJewishfamilywhofledtoCanadafromCzechoslovakiaontheeveofWWII,hadescapedtheNazis,butwereforcedtoleavebehindfourvaluableoilpaintings.ItwouldtakemorethanfortyyearsforMarieReeser,andfinallyhersonKarl,toretrievethem–withtheunexpectedhelpofaCanadiandiplomatandanhonestsmuggler.

“A riveting saga... hovering between memoir and fiction, heavily lacedwithmeticulouslyresearchedhistorialdata.”—TheGlobeandMail

“Kacertellsthistruestoryofafamily’squestincompellingdetail,thestoryfleshedoutwiththeReeserfamily’spicturesanddocuments.”—ShalomLife.com

Adult NonfictionISBN: 978-1-897187-75-3 $19.95Trade Paperback, 280 pages, 5.5”x8.5”

Song over Quiet lakeby Sarah Felix Burns

“Anupliftingnovelwhichremindsusofthepowerofstory,theredeemingnatureoffriendship,andthewisdom theelderlycanofferifwechoosetolisten.”—Bookstack.com

Author of Jackfish, The Vanishing Village, winner of the 2009 Northern lit award

ISBN: 978-1-897187-67-8 $18.95Trade Paperback, 296 pages, 5.5”x8.5”

The last River childby Lori Ann Bloomfield

“Troublesplague the lives of thepeople ofWalvern,a fictitiousCanadian townrifewithgossip,superstition,andscandal.However,alongsidethesetroublesliesastoryofhope,andtheloveapersoncanfindamidstrejection.”—Belletrista.com

ISBN: 978-1-897187-66-1 $17.95Trade Paperback, 332 pages, 5.5”x8.5”

other recent fiction

recent releases | adult


The Gutsy Girl Series

Maggie and the chocolate Warby Michelle Mulder

It’s1947,andwhilethewarisoverandrationticketsaregone,foodpricesaregoingup.Thenitisannouncedthatthepriceofchocolateisgoinguptoo!Maggieandherfriendsleapintoactionandwageastrikeagainstthepricehike.

“A great introduction to critical thinking and political activism for youngreaders.”—CanadianBookseller

Ages 8-12, $14.95, ISBN: 978-1-897187-27-2Paperback, 96 pages, 6.5”x8”

inspired by real stories of young people who have taken action to make their lives — and their world — better.

The Kids’ Power Series

yeny and the children for Peaceby Michelle Mulder

Determinedtomakeachange,Yenyandherfriendsdecidetofightagainstviolencebyholdingavoteforpeace.InspiredbytheColombianChildren’sPeaceMovement–nominatedeveryyear since1997 for theNobelPeacePrize.

“Thefiction-based-on-factapproachisaperfectwaytoengageinterestandinitiatediscussion.”—CMMagazine

Ages 9-13, $14.95, ISBN: 978-1-897187-45-6Paperback, 118 pages with black and white photos, 6.5”x8”

lacey and the african grandmothersby Sue Farrell Holler

LaceylovesspendingtimewithKahasi.Fromhersheislearningbeadwork,oneofthetraditionsofherpeople–theSiksikaBlackfoottribeofAlberta.WhenLaceyhearsaboutaprojecttohelpgrandmothersinAfricawhoareraisingtheirgrandchildrenaftertheirparentshavediedofAIDS,shedecidestoraisemoneywithherbeadwork.Basedonatruestory.

“Astoryofremarkablecourageandinitiativeinayoungperson.”—CanadianTeacher


ALSO AVAILABLE: The Kids’ Power Series Teacher Resource — ISBN: 978-1-926920-29-0 $29.95Designed to accompany the entire series, this guide can be integrated into junior level classroom

programming for language skills, arts, social studies, and character education

the kids’ power series See p.3 for the newest title in the series


home Freeby Sharon Jennings

Growingupinthechangingdaysofthe1960s,twelve-year-oldLeesecretlywishesthatshewereanorphanlikeherhero,AnneShirley.When Cassandra, a real live orphan, moves in next door, Lee isthrilled.Butastheirfriendshipgrows,Leecomestorealizethatbeinganorphanisnotasromanticasshehadimagined.

“Thisshort,sharpstorysetsthebarhighforitsfollowers:it’ssubtle,wise,andenergetic,anhonestpictureofchildhood.”—Quill&Quire

“ThelittlethrillIwouldfeelwhenreadingaJudyBlumebookreturnedwhenIreadHomeFree.”—CMMagazine

Ages 9-12, ISBN: 978-1-897187-55-5 $8.95 Paperback, 154 pages, 5.25”x7.5”

The contestby Caroline Stellings

Rosyisdeterminedtobethefirsthalf-MohawkgirltowinanAnneofGreenGableslook-alikecontest.Shedoesn’thaveredhair,orfreckles,oracostume,butshewon’tletthatstandinherway.ButwillRosy’snewfriend Lydia,wholooksdepressinglylikeAnneandwhosefatherisrich,beherhopeorherdownfallinthecontest?

“With her hyperactive imagination, Rosy is reminiscent of our belovedcarrottop.”—Quill&Quire

“Thisdelightfulnovelisfullofadventures,upsetsandfun.”—ResourceLinksAges 9-12, ISBN: 978-1-897187-64-7 $8.95Paperback, 160 pages, 5.25”x7.5”

aimed at 9-12 year-olds, the gutsy girl books feature heroines who are smart, brave, funny, and inspiring.

The Gutsy Girl Series

Winner of the 2009 ForeWord Magazine Book of the year awardNominated for the 2010/11 hackmatack children’s choice Book awards

Nominated for the 2009 governor general’s award for children’s literature Nominated for the 2011 Silver Birch award and the 2010 Td canadian children’s literature award

the gutsy girl series


The Holocaust Remembrance Series for Young ReadersMore than 2 million copies in print and now available in 51 countries and 39 languages

Foundedon theprinciple that it is possible totalktochildrenaboutseriousissues,providedthecontextisappropriate.Aimedatages9andup.

Awards include the UNICEF Paolo Ungariprize, the Yad Vashem Children’s HolocaustLiterature Award 2006, Red Cedar, RockyMountain,Hackmatack,CLA,SydneyTaylor,SilverBirch,GoldenOak,andothers.Nowinits27thprinting!

Hana’s Suitcaseby Karen Levine

The extraordinary true story, now with foreword by Archbishop Desmond Tutu

Children’s NonfictionISBN: 978-1-896764-55-9 $16.95Paperback, 112 pages with black and white photos, 7.5”x9”Book & CD of original radio documentary ISBN : 978-1-896764-61-0 $24.95

In2000,Fumiko,aHolocaustmuseumcuratorinJapan,setout to find the story behind a suitcase she’d received fromAuschwitz.Writtenonitwerethewords“HanaBrady,May16, 1931, Orphan.”The heartbreaking story she uncoveredwasofabraveyounggirlkilledintheHolocaustandsurvivedonlybyherbrother,George.Hana’s spiritandcouragehavegoneontotouchreadersaroundtheworld.

Hana’s Suitcase on StageISBN: 978-1-897187-05-0$18.95, Paperback172 pages with black and white photos7.5”x9”

the holocaust remembrance series for young readers

guardian angel house by Kathy Clark

“Thestoryincludesseveralheart-stoppingmoments,suchasthetimethegirlsbarelyescapeddetectionfromtheNazis.”—CMMagazine

Susan and her sister Vera, along with other Jewish girls, are sheltered by aconventofCatholicnunsinNazi-occupiedBudapest.Theconvent,nicknamed“Guardian Angel House,” protected more than 120 Jewish children duringWorldWarII.

Ages 9-13, $14.95, ISBN: 978-1-897187-58-6 Paperback, 200 pages, 6.5”x8”

A534-pageteacher’s resource guideisnowavailable!Ten books plus the guide:$249/ISBN:978-1-897187-95-1Teacher’s guide only:$149/ISBN:978-1-897187-94-4

Nominated for the 2011 Red Maple award

See p.2 for the newest title in the series


the holocaust remembrance series for young readers

The Righteous Smuggler by Debbie Spring

“Filledwithsuspenseandadventure.”—SchoolLibraryJournal

Basedonrealevents,ayoungDutchboyhelpssmuggleJewishchildrentosafety.

•NormaFleckAward–Shortlist,RockyMountainBookAward–Shortlist

ThetruestoryofJewishchildreninaNazi-occupiedCzechtownwhocreatedanewspaper.

The underground Reporters by Kathy Kacer

clara’s War by Kathy Kacer•OntarioLibraryAssociationRedMapleAward•AssocationofJewishLibraries’SydneyTaylorAward–NotableMention

Clara’sstoryissetagainstthereal-lifecreationofBrundibar,thechildren’sopera,intheTerezinghetto.

Children’s Historical Fiction, $9.95, ISBN: 978-1-896764-97-9Paperback, 5”x 7”, 160 pages with black and white photos

Children’s Nonfiction, $15.95, ISBN: 978-1-896764-85-6Paperback, 7.5”x9”, 168 pages with black and white photos

Children’s Historical Fiction, $8.95, ISBN: 978-1-896764-42-9Paperback, 5.5”x7.75”, 198 pages with black and white photos

hiding edith by Kathy Kacer

•2009YadVashemAward,2008HackmatackAward,2007SilverBirchAward

TheamazingtruestoryofaschoolfullofJewishchildrenprotectedbyanentiretowninoccupiedFrance.Children’s Nonfiction, $14.95, ISBN: 978-1-897187-06-7Paperback, 6.5”x8”, 152 pages with black and white photos

The diary of laura’s Twin by Kathy Kacer

•Winnerof2008NationalJewishBookAward,2009CanadianJewishBookAward

Thestoryof twogirlscomingofage–Laura inmoderndaysecurity,Sara intheWarsawGhetto.

Children’s Historical Fiction, $14.95, ISBN: 978-1-897187-39-5Paperback, 6.5”x8”, 144 pages with black and white photos

The Night Spies by Kathy Kacer

Children’s Historical Fiction $8.95, ISBN: 978-1-896764-70-2Paperback, 5.5”x7.75”, 200 pages

Gabihelpsthepartisans.

The Secret of gabi’s dresser by Kathy Kacer

Children’s Historical Fiction, $7.95 ISBN: 978-1-896764-15-3Paperback, 5.5”x7.75”, 128 pages with black and white photos

Basedon true storyof theauthor’s mother hidingfromtheNazis.


“Titles in this series are well worth adding to every elementary and secondary school library.” —Professionally Speaking (ontario college of Teachers)

The Women’s Hall of Fame Series

incredible Women inventorsSandra BraunISBN: 978-1-897187-15-9

Remarkable Women WritersHeather BallISBN: 978-1-897187-08-1

Magnificent Women in MusicHeather BallISBN: 978-1-897187-02-9

extraordinary Women explorersFrances RooneyISBN: 978-1-896764-98-6

Spectacular Women in SpaceSonia GueldenpfennigISBN: 978-1-896764-88-7

Super Women in ScienceKelly Di DomenicoISBN: 978-1-896764-66-5

great Women leadersHeather BallISBN: 978-1-896764-81-8

amazing Women athletesJill BryantISBN: 978-1-896764-44-3

Fabulous Female PhysiciansSharon Kirsh & Florence KirshISBN: 978-1-896764-43-6

Fantastic Female FilmmakersSuzanne SimoniISBN: 978-1-897187-36-4

exceptional Women environmentalistsFrances RooneyISBN: 978-1-897187-22-7

astonishing Women artistsHeather BallISBN: 978-1-897187-23-4

Nobel’s Women of Peace Michelle Benjamin and Maggie MooneyISBN: 978-1897187-38-8

dynamic Women dancers Anne DublinISBN: 978-1-897187-56-2

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Fearless Female JournalistsJoy CrysdaleISBN: 978-1-897187-71-5

RECENTTITLES

the women’s hall of fame series See p.13 for the newest titles in the series


“A must-have in every school and public library.” —Resource links

“The message contained herein is for one and all.” —cM Magazine

The First Nations Series for Young Readers

Men of courage from our First Nationsby Vincent Schilling

great Women from our First Nationsby Kelly Fournel

great athletes from our First Nationsby Vincent Schilling

gray Wolf’s Searchby Bruce Swanson illustrated by Gary Peterson

Ages 9-13, $10.95ISBN: 978-0-9779183-0-0Paperback, 120 pages, 6”x9”


Ages 9-13, $10.95, ISBN: 978-1-897187-43-2Paperback, 120 pages, 6”x9”

Ages 6-10, $18.95, ISBN: 978-0-9779183-1-7Hardcover with jacket, 24 pages, 12.25”x9.25”

CourageousmenfromtheNativeAmericanandFirstNationspeopleofNorthAmericahavemadesignificantcontributionsineverymajorfieldofendeavor.Risingabovethenegativityofracismandculturaloppression,thesemenhaveenrichedthelivesofmany.Thisbookassembles the inspiring storiesof someof theseheroeswhohave advancededucation,science,politics,lawenforcement,andculture.

ConversationswithhisbrothersandsistersinthewoodsandthewatersleadGrayWolftoawonderfuldiscoveryabouthimselfandhispeople.

“Theartistdrawsupontheprimalvibranceofindigenouscultureandreverenceforthenaturalworldinthecaptivatingillustrationsofthisrecommendedstorybook.”

—TheMidwestBookReview

great Musicians from our First Nationsby Vincent Schilling

Ages 9-13, $10.95, ISBN: 978-1-897187-76-0Paperback, 128 pages, 6”x9”

ThiscollectionofbiographiesforyoungreaderstellsthepersonalstoriesoftenmenandwomenfromCanadaandtheUnitedStateswhohavemadeanameforthemselveswiththeirmusic. Includesup-and-comingCanadiancountry singersShaneYellowbirdandCrystalShawanda,Grammy-winningNativeAmericanfluteplayerMaryYoungblood,MatoNanji,leaderofthebandIndigenous,andtheFourRiversDrumGroup.

ALSO AVAILABLE: The First Nations Series for Young Readers Teacher Resource — ISBN: 978-1-926920-31-3 $29.95Designed to accompany the entire series, this guide can be integrated into junior level classroom

programming for language skills, arts, social studies, and character education

the first nations series for young readersSee p.9 for the newest title in the series


“These books are all winners…this series would be a great addition to any school or library.” —Resource links

“Great books for teaching many social skills through stories.” —ontario association of child and youth counsellors

The I’m a Great Little Kid Series

Facilitator’s guide978-1-896764-69-6

$49.95ISBN: 978-1-897187-33-3Paperback, 114 pages, 8.5”x11” with flashcards and DVD

• Set of six picture books that carry gentle but empowering messages to instill confidence, self-esteem, and respect

• Facilitator’s guide designed for professional caregivers, educators, and parents comes with fun and educational activities

charlene’s choice978-1-896764-53-5 hc978-1-896764-47-4 pb

it’s No Joke, My Telephone Broke978-1-896764-51-1 hc978-1-896764-45-0 pb

Now i See how great i can Be978-1-896764-46-7 pb

a Tale Worth Telling978-1-896764-62-7 hc978-1-896764-60-3 pb

Sam Speaks out978-1-896764-59-7 hc978-1-896764-57-3 pb

Respect is correct978-1-896764-56-6 pb

For ages 4-7PuBliShed iN coNJuNcTioN WiTh BOOST child aBuSe PReVeNTioN & iNTeRVeNTioN

Hardcover Set w/ Guide978-1-896764-75-7$99.95

Picture books (hardcover): $14.95Picture books (paperback): $7.95Facilitator’s Guide: $24.95

Paperback Set w/ Guide978-1-896764-74-0$59.95

I’m A Great Kid Facilitator’s Guide for Ages 8-11

$75.00, ISBN: 978-1-897187-54-8Paperback, 114 pages, 8.5”x11” with full-length DVD

Looking for Angelina:A Learning Guide on Family Violence• Award-winning film

with accompanying guide that explains ways of dealing with family violence

the i’m a great little kid series


Putting on a Show: Theater for young Peopleby Kathleen McDonnell

laura Secord’s Brave Walkby Connie Brummel Crook illustrated by June Lawrason

“Teachers are hungry for scripts appropriate to junior/middle grade classrooms....This bookprovidesrich,thought-provokingmaterialthateducatorscanusetoallowstudentstoexploretheirfeelingsandvalues.”—Voice(ElementaryTeachers’AssociationofOntario)

Aguidefromanaward-winningplaywrightthatoutlinesthehistoryoftheater,adescriptionofstageroles,andthecompletetextoffourofMcDonnell’splays.


Ages 6-9, $19.95ISBN: 978-1-896764-34-4Hardcover, 24 pages, full color 8”x10.5”

Bobbie Rosenfeld: The olympian Who could do everythingby Anne DublinAges 9-13, $14.95ISBN: 978-1-896764-82-5Paperback, 148 pages, black and white photos, 7.5”x9”

Where’s Mom’s hair? a Family’s Journey Through cancerby Debbie Watters, with Haydn and Emmett Watters “Thisfunny,tenderbookdomesticatestheferalbeastthatiscancerinthemindsofbothchildrenandadults.”—TheGlobeandMail

Whenamomisill,kidssuffertoo.There’suncertaintyandhelplessness,butalsomomentsofloveandjoy.Amomandhertwokidssharetheirowntruestoryinwordsandimages.

Ages 6 and up, $12.95, ISBN: 978-1-896764-94-8Paperback with black and white photos, 32 pages, 11”x9”

June callwood: a life of actionby Anne Dublin

Age 9-13, $14.95, ISBN: 978-1-897187-14-2Paperback, 140 pages with black and white photos, 7.5”x9”

“…richdetailsandinsightintothelifeofthisbrilliantTorontoactivistandwriter.Thisisanadmiring,enlighteningportraitofthelifeandtimesofanexceptionalwomanwhoknowshowtolive,share,andsurvivewithexemplarygrace.”—Quill&QuireThisbiographyisthefirsteverforyoungreadersontheinspiringlifeofJuneCallwood,oneofCanada’sgreatestjournalistsandhumanitarians.

*Recommended by theCanadian Breast Cancer Society

•Nominatedforthe2008OntarioLibrary Association Golden OakAward

our New homeedited by Emily Hearn and Marywinn Milne

Ages 11 and under, $13.95, ISBN: 978-1-897187-32-6Paperback with illustrations, 132 pages, 6.5”x8”

“Iappreciatethediversevoicesofnewcomerchildreninthebook,andhowtheyspeakhonestlyabouttheirexperiencesinleavingtheirhomecountriesandadjustingtoanewlifeinCanada.”

—ESLCoordinator,TorontoDistrictSchoolBoardChildrenfromaroundtheworldsharetheirstoriesthroughwordsandpicturesofstartinganewlifeinanewcountry.

kids’ nonfiction


kids’ fictionBernadette and the lunch Bunch by Susan Glickman

“Bernadetteisanoriginal–imaginative,organized,moody,butresourceful.”—KirkusReviews

BernadetteInezO’BrianSchwartzisaverysmallgirlwithaBIGimagination!

Ages 8-11, $8.95, ISBN: 978-1-897187-26-5Paperback, 148 pages, 5.25”x7.5”

a River of hands: deaf heritage Storiesby Symara Bonner, Jason Brace, Kayla Bradford, Sarah Saumier-Barrillustrated by Faim Poirier, Edward Tager, Cecilia Tung, Colleen Turner, Alan YuAges 7-11, $9.95ISBN: 978-1-896764-36-8Paperback48 pages, full color, 6”x8.5”

King of the castle by Kathy Stinson illustrated by Kasia Charko

Ages 7-10, $7.95 ISBN: 978-1-896764-35-1Paperback72 pages with illustrations, 5.25”x7.5”

daughters of the ark by Anna Morgan

“Awonderfulhistoricalnovel…DaughtersoftheArkisacompassionateandbreathtakingbookforteensandadultsalike.”—AssociationofJewishLibraries

Acoming-of-agestoryabouttwogirls,separatedintimebythousandsofyears,whoareforcedtoleavetheirhomes.Ages 10 and up, $9.95, ISBN: 978-1-896764-92-4Paperback, 200 pages with black and white photos, 5.25”x7.75”

The Smart Princess: and other deaf TalesA project of the Canadian Cultural Centre of the Deaf“…a welcome relief from pablum children’s literature that blandly patronizes, paternalizes andpathologizesdeafchildren.Whatacelebrationofdeafculturalvalues–deafprideinthedeafidentity,theloveofsignlanguage,theimportanceofgoingtodeafschoolsandchattingwithdeaffriends.Thesesense-filledstoriescontainthevisual,olfactoryandkinestheticwheresight,color,smellsandmotionabound.”—MultiCulturalReviewAges 9 and under, $9.95, ISBN: 978-1-896764-90-0Paperback, 40 pages with color illustrations, 6”x8.5”

My Worst Best Sleepover Party by Anna Morgan and Dr. Rachael Turkienicz

“Helpsgirls relate to,understandanddealwithbullying,andprovides theperfectopportunity forparents to talk with their kids about bullying, whether they tend to be on the receiving end, theavoidingend,orthedishingend.”—GirlisticMagazine

Thisillustratedeasy-to-readchapterbooktacklesthepervasiveschoolyardproblemofbullying.Ages 7-9, $7.95 , ISBN: 978-1-897187-20-3Paperback, 96 pages, 5.25”x7.5”

zoe’s extraordinary holiday adventures by Christina Minaki

“Anewseasonalclassicforclassroomsandlibraries.”—CanadianChildren’sBookNews

Zoemostlyhasitgood,butshethinksherlifeisboring–nothingeverchanges.Shewillalwaysneedawheelchair,andherparentswillalwayswanttoprotecther.WhenZoelearnsaboutthediverseculturesofherfriendsatschool,shestartsthinkingofherownlifedifferently.Ages 8-11, $8.95, ISBN: 978-1-897187-26-5Paperback, 148 pages, 5.5”x7.75”


kids’ fiction

a Friend like zilla by Rachna Gilmore

ezzie’s emerald by Kathleen McDonnell illustrated by Sally J.K. Davies

Ages 8-13, $7.95ISBN 978-0-929005-71-3Paperback, 84 pages, 5.25”x7.5”

Ages 6-10, $5.95ISBN: 978-0-929005-13-3Paperback, 63 pages with illustrations, 5.25”x7.5”

The Jeremy Booksby Felicity Finn

“Jeremyisanengagingpreadolescenthero...theseriesshouldappealtoeighttotwelveyearolds(especiallyboys)wholikeGordonKormanandManusPinkwater.”—Quill&Quire

Ages 9-13, $7.95Paperback, 200 pages, 5.25”x7.5”

The Poppy Booksby Marie-Francine Hébert

Ages 8-11, $5.95Paperback , approx 50 pages with illustrations 5.25”x7.5”

Bird BrainISBN: 978-1-896764-17-7

Witch’s BrewISBN: 978-0-929005-52-2

Jeremy and the auntiesISBN: 978-0-929005-40-9

Jeremy and the air PiratesISBN: 978-1-896764-02-3

•Filmrightssold

Poppy’s WhaleISBN: 978-0-929005-90-4

a ghost in My MirrorISBN: 978-0-929005-31-7

a Monster in My cerealISBN: 978-0-929005-12-6

Franny and the Music girl by Emily Hearn illustrated by Mark Thurman

Ages 5-8, $5.95ISBN: 978-0-929005-03-4Paperback, 24 pages, full color, 8”x8”

hattie Pearl click clickby Emily Hearn illustrated by Yvonne Cathcart


Over 500,000 copies of the Poppy series sold worldwide!


Ages 5-8, $15.95ISBN: 978-1-897187-09-8Hardcover, 24 pagesFull color, 8.5”x8.5”

My Mom loves Me More Than Sushiby Filomena Gomesillustrated by Ashley Spires

Ages 4-8, $15.95ISBN: 978-1-897187-19-7Hardcover with jacket24 pages, full color, 8.5”x8.5”

When-i-was-a-little-girlby Rachna Gilmoreillustrated by Renné Benoit

Alittlegirlcan’tmeasureuptohermother’sperfectbehaviorasachild.

Ages 5-8, $14.95ISBN: 978-1-897187-12-8 Hardcover, 24 pagesFull color, 8.5”x8.5”

lily and the Paper Manby Rebecca Upjohnillustrated by Renné Benoit

Maddy’s amazing african Birthdayby Megan K. Williams

photographs by Alessandro Vallecchi

and Maddalena Vallecchi Williams

Ages 7-10, $12.95ISBN: 978-1-897187-47-0 Paperback, 32 pagesFull color, 8.5”x9”

The little Word catcherby Danielle Simard, illustrated by Geneviève Côté

“ForfamiliesstrugglingwithAlzheimer’s...TheLittleWordCatcherwillbeagift.”—CMMagazine

Elisewonderswhyhergrandmother’swordskeepescapingher—dotheyflyofftoplaytricksonher?Ages 5-8, $14.95, ISBN: 978-1-897187-44-9 Hardcover with jacket, 24 pages, full color, 8.5”x8.5”

Blue Spruce award Nominee

Alittlegirleatsfoodsfromaroundtheworld.

VioletBy Tania Duprey Stehlik, illustrated by Vanja Vuleta Jovanovic

“Acomforttoreaderswhostrugglewithbelonging.”—Publisher’sWeekly

Violetisupsetandconfusedwhenachildatschoolasksher“Howcomeyourdadisblueandyou’renot?”Likemanypeopleintheworld,Violetisabeautifulmixofcolors.

Ages 5-8, $15.95, ISBN: 978-1-897187-60-9Hardcover with jacket, 24 pages, full color, 8.5”x8.5”

picture books

Patrick’s Wishby Karen Mitchell with Rebecca Upjohn, photos provided by Patrick4Life

“Allowsyoungreaderstogainunderstandingofthesubject.”—CMMagazine

Thestoryofaboywhoembracedhopeandlaughteruntilhislastday.HiswishtofightHIVandAIDSthrougheducationcontinuestoinspireyoungpeoplethroughhisfamily’sfoundation,Patrick4Life.Ages 7-10, ISBN: 978-1-897187-70-8 $7.95Paperback, full color, 24 pages, 8.5”x8.5”

governor general’s award Winner


The girl Who hated Books by Manjusha Pawagi illustrated by Leanne Franson

The Princess Who danced with cranes by Annette LeBoxillustrated by Kasia Charko

Pianomania! by Majusha Pawagi illustrated by Liz Milkau

Princess Backwards by Jane Gray illustrated by Liz Milkau

laura Secord’s Brave Walk by Connie Brummel Crookillustrated by June Lawrason

Wild Rilla by Rachna Gilmore illustrated by Yvonne Cathcart

Ages 8 and under$7.95, ISBN: 978-1-896764-09-2Paperback, 24 pages, full color, 8.5”x8.5”

Ages 8 and under$15.95, ISBN: 978-1-896764-63-4Hardcover, 24 pages, full color, 8.5”x8.5”



Ages 4-8, $7.95 (pb), $14.95 (hc)ISBN: 978-0-929005-92-8 (pb) ISBN: 978-0-929005-94-2 (hc)24 pages, full color, 8”x8.5”

Ages 6-9, $7.95 (pb), $14.95 (hc)ISBN: 978-0-929005-87-4 (pb) ISBN: 978-0-929005-88-1 (hc)24 pages, full color, 8”x10.5”

•scholasticbookclub•Filmrightssold

•Starredreview—Quill&Quire

•ccbcourchoice

•trollbookclubselection

•“Delightful”—Quill&Quire

•“Inspiring”—TheGlobeandMail

Ages 8 and under$15.95, ISBN: 978-1-896764-77-1Hardcover, 24 pages, 8.5”x8.5”

Rainbows in the darkby Jan Coates illustrated by Alice Priestley

Mom and Mum aregetting Married!by Ken Setteringtonillustrated by Alice Priestley

What-if Saraby Rhea Tregebgov illustrated by Leanne Franson

Treasure for lunchby Shenaaz Nanjiillustrated by Yvonne Cathcart

Business in Bangkok by Lynn Westerhoutillustrated by Chum McLeod

Ages 8 and under$14.95, ISBN: 978-1-896764-95-5 Hardcover, 24 pages, full color, 8.5”x8.5”


Ages 9 and under, $7.95 (pb), $14.95 (hc)ISBN: 978-1-896764-20-7 (pb)ISBN: 978-1-896764-22-1 (hc)Hardcover, 24 pages, full color, 8.5”x8.5”

Ages 5-8$14.95, ISBN: 978-1-896764-32-0Hardcover, 24 pages, full color, 8.5”x8.5”

•olabluespruce–shortlist•ccbcourchoice•albertabookaward–finalist

•Award-winningillustrator•“Heartwarming”—CMMagazine•wordonthestreet–featured

•Award-winningillustrator•“Refreshing”—CCBCChoices

•cbcchildren’slitpanelpick•“Wonderfullyadroit”—TheGlobeandMail

•“HHH/4”—CMMagazine•“Light&lively”—CBRA

•Koreanrightssold•“Recommended”—CMMagazine

an alien in My houseby Shenaaz Nanji illustrated by Chum McLeod

Ages 8 and under, $15.95ISBN: 978-1-896764-48-1Hardcover, 24 pages, full color, 8.5”x8.5”

picture books


Being Big by Sharen Liddell illustrated by Yvonne Cathcart

aunt Fred is a Witch by Rachna Gilmoreillustrated by Chum McLeod

Ages 4-8, $14.95ISBN: 978-0-929005-62-1Hardcover, 24 pages, full color, 8.5”x8.5”

Ages 9 and under, $5.95ISBN: 978-0-929005-23-2Paperback, 24 pages, full color, 8.5”x8.5”

The amazing adventures of littleFishby Marie-Francine Hébertillustrated by Darcia Labrosse

it’s a Jungle in here by Deanne Lee Bingham illustrated by Yvonne Cathcart

Ages 6 and under, $5.95ISBN: 978-0-929005-15-7Paperback, 24 pages, full color, 8.5”x8.5”

Ages 3-5, $7.95 (pb), $14.95 (hc)ISBN: 978-0-929005-75-1 (pb)ISBN: 978-0-929005-77-5 (hc)Paperback, 24 pages, full color, 8.5”x8.5”

•“Brightandcheery”—Quill&Quire •Award-winningauthor

•scholasticbookclub•TranslatedintoFrenchandDutch

•ccbcourchoice

Sasha and the Wiggly Tooth by Rhea Tregebov illustrated by Helene Desputeaux

Ages 4-7, $7.95ISBN: 978-0-929005-50-8Paperback, 24 pages, full color, 8.5”x8.5”

lights for gitaby Rachna Gilmoreillustrated by Alice Priestley

Ages 5-8, $7.95, ISBN: 978-0-929005-61-4Paperback, 24 pages, full color, 8.5”x8.5”

•scholasticbookclub•trollbookclub•Australianrightssold

•USrightssold•ccbcourchoice•pigtalesbookclub

Sasha and the Wind by Rhea Tregebov illustrated by Helene Desputeaux

Roses for gitaby Rachna Gilmoreillustrated by Alice Priestley•Duallanguagerightssold•USrightssold•ccbcourchoice

•TranslatedintoFrench•trollbookclub

Belfry Bat the Scaredy cat by Gayle McGuire Tremblay illustrated by Chum McLeod

Katherine and the garbage dump by Martha Morris illustrated by Yvonne Cathcart

Ages 3-8, $7.95 (pb), $14.95 (hc)ISBN: 978-0-929005-93-5 (pb)ISBN: 978-0-929005-95-9 (hc)24 pages, full color, 8.5”x8.5”

a gift for gitaby Rachna Gilmoreillustrated by Alice Priestley

Franny and the Music girl by Emily Hearn illustrated by Mark Thurman

Ages 5-8, $7.95, ISBN: 978-1-896764-10-8Paperback, 24 pages, full color, 8.5”x8.5”

Ages 5-8, $5.95ISBN: 978-0-929005-03-4Paperback, 24 pages, full color, 8.5”x8.5”

•USrightssold•Duallanguagerightssold

•“Lively”—Quill&Quire•TranslatedintoFrench•Australianrightssold•Award-winningbook

•trollbookclub•“Hilarious”—CBRA

Ages 4-8, $14.95, ISBN: 978-0-929005-39-3Hardcover, 24 pages, full color, 8.5”x8.5”

Ages 4-8, $7.95 (pb) , $14.95 (hc)ISBN: 978-0-929005-83-6 (pb) ISBN: 978-0-929005-84-3 (hc)24 pages, full color, 8.5”x8.5”

Ages 5-8, $7.95 (pb), $14.95 (hc)ISBN: 978-0-929005-85-0 (pb) ISBN: 978-0-929005-86-7 (hc), full color24 pages, 8.5”x8.5”

picture books


The Shining Worldby Kathleen McDonnell

The Nordlingsby Kathleen McDonnell

Ages 9-13, $7.95ISBN: 978-1-896764-23-8Paperback, 202 pages, 5.25”x7.75”



The Songweaversby Kathleen McDonnell

a Riddle of Roses by Caryl Cude Mullin illustrated by Kasia Charko

Pure by Karen Krossing


Ages 10-13, $10.95, ISBN: 978-1-896764-28-3Paperback, 222 pages with illustrations, 5.5”x7.5”

“Anengagingandfast-pacedreadthatdrawsyouintoafuturisticworld...satisfyingforadultsandteensalike.”—MondayMagazine(Victoria)

“MargaretAtwood’sOryxandCrakeforyoungadults…Recommended.”—CMMagazine

OrphanMerylsetsoutinsearchofthemythicalAvalonbecauseshewantstobeagreatbard,likehermotherwas.AnintriguingfantasyspringingfromCelticmyth.


1212: year of the Journey by Kathleen McDonnell

“Animaginativelypowerfulrecreationofthisunforgettablehistoricalmoment.”—Quill&QuireAgrippingmoraldramavividlysetwithintheCrusadesera.

Rough Magic by Caryl Cude Mullin

Winner of the 2010 Quebec Writers’ Federation award

“Mullin’senvironmentalmessageofhopeandrestorationisanenthrallingtakeontheBard.”—Booklist

Ages 13+, $9.95, ISBN: 978-1-897187-63-0Paperback, 272 pages, 5.5”x8.25”

The Notherland Journeys Seriesby Kathleen McDonnell

Follow the adventures of Peggy as she journeys through an imaginary Northern World.

fantasy fiction


thinandbeautiful.comby Liane Shaw


child of dandelionsby Shenaaz Nanji


governor general’s award Finalist

The Second Trialby Rosemarie Boll

What do you do when your father becomes the enemy of your family?

Teen FictionAges 12+ISBN: 978-1-897187-72-2 $11.95Paperback, 320 pages, 5.5”x8.25”

Thirteen-year-oldDannyneverknewthathisfatherwasabusinghismother,untilthedayhisfatheralmostkilledher.Whenthelimitsofthejusticesystemallowhisfathertobereleased,Danny’smothertakeshimandhislittlesisterintohiding.Theywillgotoanothercityandbeginanewlife,withnewidentities.AndsobeginsthesecondtrialinDanny’slife,aseverythinghe’sknownistakenfromhim.

“Dannyisbyturnshostile, frightened,childish, sophisticated– inotherwords,arealboy.”—Children’sLiterature

“Timelyandhelpfultohavethisinsightfulliterature.”—VOYA

Nominated for the 2011 White Pine award

“Shawtakesherreadersdeepintothelabyrinthinepsycheofayounggirlbattlinganeatingdisorder.”—Quill&Quire

Whenseventeen-year-oldMaddycomesacrosstheworldof“pro-ana”websites,whereyoungpeopleencourageeachothertoloseweight,shefinallyfeelsunderstood.

“Abeautiful,touchingstoryofachildcaughtbetweentwoworlds,inacountrycaughtinthegripofabrutalarmydictator.”—M.G.Vassanji

Fifteen-year-oldSabine’scourage isput to the test in1970sUgandaafterGeneral IdiAminordersallIndianslikehertoleavethecountry.

teen fiction


hear Me out: True Stories of Teens educating and confronting homophobia by Planned Parenthood of TorontoAges 13 and up, $12.95ISBN: 978-1-896764-87-0Paperback, 197 pages 5.5”x8.5”

Sexual harassment: high School girls Speak outby June Larkin

$14.95, ISBN: 978-0-929005-65-2Paperback, 168 pages, 6”x9”

The courage to change: a Teen Survival guideby Leave Out ViolencE, with Brenda Proulx

Take the Stairsby Karen Krossing

Ages 13 and up, $9.95, ISBN: 978-1-896764-76-4Paperback, 184 pages, 5.25”x7.75”

Ages 13 and up, $19.95, ISBN: 978-1-896764-41-2Paperback with black and white photos, 178 pages, 8”x10”

“Reverberateswithsincerity.Thisbookshouldbeaccessibletoallteensinbothschoolandpubliclibraries.”—VoiceofYouthAdvocates

Whenviolencebecomespartof teens’everyday life,howcan theyescape?Thisuniquecompilationofreal-lifestoriesandstrikingblack-and-whitephotographsshowsawayout.

•OntarioLibraryAssociationWhitePineAward–Shortlist“Krossing’ssignificantachievementistocreateanutterlybelievable,complexteenworld.”—Quill&QuireTaketheStairsrevealsthetroublesandhopesof13teensstrugglingtoturnobstacles–fromhomophobiatobatteringtosuicidalfamilymembers.

101 Ways to danceby Kathy Stinson

Ages 12-15, $10.95, ISBN: 978-1-897187-10-4, paperback, 152 pages, 6”x9”

“Exudespromise,anditdelivers!Eachstoryissimplyasbeautifulastheonebefore.”—CanadianChildren’sBookNews•ShortlistedfortheCanadianLibraryAssociationYoungAdultBookoftheYearAward•ChosenbytheOntarioLibraryAssociationasoneofyear’sthetenbestbooksforteens

Inthiseclecticcollection,award-winningauthorKathyStinsonoffersstoriesthatreflectthemanywaysteenslearnaboutlustandlove.

girlSpoken: from pen, brush & tongueedited by Jessica Hein, Heather Holland, and Carol Kauppi

Ages 12 and up, $19.95, ISBN: 978-1-897187-30-2Paperback, 208 pages with black and white illustrations, 6.5”x8”

“Containsthewordsandartworkofgirlsteeteringonthebrinkbetweengirlhoodandadulthood.Thisbookbelongswheregirlscanpickitupandbrowse.”—CanadianReviewofMaterials

Acollectionofpersonalstories,poetry,andartworkfromgirlsandyoungwomen(ages13-19.)ShortlistedfortheALA’sAmeliaBloomerProject,alistofrecommendedfeministbooksforyoungpeople.Nominatedforthe2009/2010B.C.RedCedar.

teen fiction & nonfiction


Between Friends: a year in lettersby Oonagh Berry and Helen Levine$17.95ISBN: 978-1-897187-01-2Paperback, 280 pages, 5.5”x8.5”

outside of ordinary: Women’s Travel Storiesedited by Lynn Cecil and Catherine Bancroft

$19.95ISBN: 978-1-897187-00-5Paperback, 280 pages, 6”x9”

Saving Romestories by Megan K. Williams

$18.95ISBN: 978-1-897187-03-6Paperback, 200 pages, 5.5”x8.5”

She Writesedited by Carolyn Foster

$18.95ISBN: 978-1-896764-68-9Paperback, 171 pages, 5.5”x8.5”

Sometime daughterby Melanie Dugan

$18.95ISBN: 978-1-896764-67-2 Paperback, 168 pages, 5.5”x8.5”

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The White Space Betweenby Ami Sands Brodoff

Amotheranddaughterwalkatightropeofremembranceoftheirfamily’shistoryintheHolocaust.

“Brodoff…weavesmythandrealityintoanhoneststorywherethewhitespacesareabalmforthewoesandwoundsofthestoriesthatshapeus.”—TheMontrealReviewofBooks$18.95, ISBN: 978-1-897187-49-4Paperback, 308 pages, 5.5”x8.5”

Tell Me a Story, Tell Me the Truthby Gina Roitman

AchildofHolocaustsurvivorsstrugglestomoveforwardin1960sMontreal.

“Thisisbasicstorytellingatitsbest…evocativeandpoignant,capableofturningphrasesthatwillopenyouremotionslikeakeyinalock.”—TheMontrealReviewofBooks


The Madwoman of Bethlehemby Rosine Nimeh-Mailloux

APalestinianwoman’sstoryofabuseandredemptionaftersheisconfinedtotheBethle-hemOasisforTroubledWomenforanactofrebellionandviolence.

IncludedinShelfAwareness’“OpeningLinesofBooksWeWanttoRead”section$18.95, ISBN: 978-1-897187-48-7Paperback, 368 pages, 5.5”x8.5”

Winner of the 2009 canadian Jewish Book award for Fiction

adult fiction & nonfiction


Between Myself and Them: Stories of disability and differenceedited by Carol Krause

Bearing up With cancer: life and living with...by Dr. Annie Smith

$24.95, ISBN: 978-1-896764-80-1Paperback, 126 pages, full color photos, 8.5”x7.25”

$18.95, ISBN: 978-1-896764-99-3Paperback, 222 pages with black and white photographs, 6”x9”

consuming PassionsFeminist approaches to Weight Preoccupation and eating disordersedited by Catrina Brown and Karin Jasper

Menopause: a Well Woman Bookby the Montreal Health Press


$14.95ISBN: 978-0929005-82-9Paperback, 192 pages, 6”x9”

$19.95, ISBN: 978-1-896764-65-8Paperback, 160 pages, 5.5”x8.5”

Not an easy choice: Re-examining abortion by Kathleen McDonnell

Power Surge: Sex, Violence and Pornographyby Susan G. Cole$15.95ISBN: 978-0-929005-78-2Paperback, 254 pages, 6”x9”

Pornography and the Sex crisis by Susan G. Cole


a Mother’s adoption Journeyby Darlene Ryan

adoptionReunionsby Michelle McColm


$15.95 ISBN: 978-0-929005-41-6Paperback, 272 pages, 6”x9”

women’s health & studies

When your Voice Tastes like home: immigrant Women Writeedited by Prabhjot Parmar and Nila Somaia-Carten


canadians are not americans: Myths and literary Traditionsby Katherine L. Morrison


adult nonfiction


doris Mccarthy: Ninety years Wiseby Doris McCarthy

$29.95, ISBN: 978-1-896764-86-3Paperback, black and white photos, full color art, 120 pages, 7.5”x9”

on the edge: Women Making hockey historyby Elizabeth Etue and Megan K. Williams


$19.95, ISBN: 978-1-897187-16-6Paperback, black and white photos, 254 pages, 5.5”x8.5”

doris Mccarthy: My lifeby Doris McCarthy with Charis Wahl

Treasured legacies: older and Still greatby Irene Borins Ash

$24.95, ISBN: 978-1-896764-78-8Paperback, black and white photos, 100 pages, 7.5”x9”

Kid culture: children & adults & Popular cultureby Kathleen McDonnell


honey, We lost the Kids (Revised edition)by Kathleen McDonnell


Redefining Retirement: New Realities for Boomer Womenby Dr. Margret Hovanec and Elizabeth Shilton

“Useful,agoodreadanddeservingofawidewomen’saudience.”—TheFinancialPost

A guide to what retirement means specifically for Canadian women, with concretestrategiesfornavigatingthechangesinawoman’sfinances,relationships,andhealth.


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Reconcilable differences: Marriages end. Families don’t.by Cate Cochran

“Thebookisalessoninmatureadulthood.”—SarahHampson,TheGlobeandMail

Exploresthelivesoftencoupleswho,despitefailedmarriages,arefindinginnovativewaystokeeptheirfamiliestogether.


adult nonfiction


From Memory to Transformation: Jewish Women’s Voices edited by Sarah Silberstein Swartz and Margie Wolfe$19.95, ISBN: 978-1-896764-08-5Paperback, 308 pages, 6”x9”

Found Treasures: Storiesby yiddish Women WritersEdited by Frieda Forman, Ethel Raicus, Sarah Silberstein Swartz, and Margie Wolfe


See Jane Run Bad date Sudden Blow

$15.95978-1-896764-91-7Paperback, 335 pages, 5.25”x8.25”



Beyond hopeuneasy lies


The Butterfly effect


jane yeats mysteries

by Liz Bradyhelen kerem

os mysteries

by Eve Zaremba


judaica

•BookoftheMonthClub–Selection

Faye Schulman was a teenager when the Nazis invaded her town on the Russian-Polishborder.Shesurvived,andthephotographsshetooktestifytothepersecutionshewitnessed.

a Partisan’s Memoir: Woman of the holocaust by Faye Schulman

$19.95, ISBN: 978-0-929005-76-8Paperback, 232 pages with black and white photos, 6”x9”

headline: Murderby April Lindgren

Howfarwillareportergotogetherstory?Andwhatwillsherisktogetit?

“(Lindgren’s)gotawinninginvestigatorinpoliticalreporterPiaKeyne.”

—TheGlobeandMail


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adult nonfiction & mysteries


theme index

bullying & self-esteemTheI’maGreatLittleKidSeries(p.24)TheCouragetoChange(p.33)BetweenMyselfandThem(p.35)HearMeOut(p.33)MyWorstBestSleepoverParty(p.26)HomeFree(p.19)Violet(p.28)

reluctant readersTheGirlWhoHatedBooks(p.29)HattiePearlClickClick(p.27)KingoftheCastle(p.26)TheJeremyBooks(p.27)ThePoppyBooks(p.27)

familiesWhere’sMom’sHair?(p.25)Honey,WeLosttheKids(p.36)KidCulture(p.36)AMother’sAdoptionJourney(p.35)AdoptionReunions(p.35)ReconcilableDifferences(p.36)

judaicaGuardianAngelHouse(p.20)TheDiaryofLaura’sTwin(p.21)FromMemorytoTransformation(p.37)DaughtersoftheArk(p.26)BobbieRosenfeld(p.25)APartisan’sMemoir(p.37)FoundTreasures(p.37)TheHolocaustRemembranceSeries(p.20)TheWhiteSpaceBetween(p.34)TellMeaStory,TellMetheTruth(p.34)Restitution(p.17)AChanukahNoel(p.11)

immigrant voicesWhenYourVoiceTastesLikeHome(p.35)LightsforGita(p.30)RosesforGita(p.30)AGiftforGita(p.30)TreasureforLunch(p.29)OurNewHome(p.25)TellMeaStory,TellMetheTruth(p.34)LookingforAngelina(p.24)DearBaobab(p.4)

abilitiesZoe’sExtraordinaryHoliday...(p.26)BetweenMyselfandThem(p.35)AFriendLikeZilla(p.27)RiverofHands(p.26)TheSmartPrincess(p.26)FrannyandtheMusicGirl(p.27)RainbowsintheDark(p.29)Splish,Splat!(p.10)EmilyIncluded(p.7)

women’s biographyDorisMcCarthy:NinetyYearsWise(p.36)DorisMcCarthy:MyLife(p.36)BobbieRosenfeld(p.25)JuneCallwood:ALifeofAction(p.25)TheWomen’sHallofFameSeries(p.22)GreatWomenfromourFirstNations(p.23)DazzlingWomenDesigners(p.13)

queer reads Mom&MumareGettingMarried!(p.29)HearMeOut(p.33)BadDate(p.37)TheButterflyEffect(p.37)BeyondHope(p.37)UneasyLies(p.37)

teen reads101WaystoDance(p.33)Pure(p.31)TaketheStairs(p.33)girlSpoken(p.33)ChildofDandelions(p.32)thinandbeautiful.com(p.32)RoughMagic(p.31)TheSecondTrial(p.32)TheWayItIs(p.15)OldPhotographs(p.15)Leap(p.14)

agingAnAlieninMyHouse(p.29)TreasuredLegacies(p.36)BetweenFriends(p.34)SometimeDaughter(p.34)RedefiningRetirement(p.36)TheLittleWordCatcher(p.28)

health & wellnessWhere’sMom’sHair?(p.25)BetweenMyselfandThem(p.35)BearingUpWithCancer(p.35)Menopause(p.35)Patrick’sWish(p.28)

academic favoritesHoney,WeLosttheKids(p.36)KidCulture(p.36)CanadiansAreNotAmericans(p.35)WhenYourVoiceTastesLikeHome(p.35)OntheEdge(p.36)OurNewHome(p.25)

first nationsTheFirstNationsSeries(p.23)EnvironmentalistsfromourFirstNations(p.9)LaceyandtheAfricanGrandmothers(p.18)TheWayItIs(p.15)ShannenandtheDreamforaSchool(p.3)

environmentalismExceptionalWomenEnvironmentalists(p.22)Sandy’sIncredibleShrinkingFootprint(p.11)OurEarth(p.12)

indexby author

Anderson,Gladdy’sWake16Ball,GreatWomenLeaders22Ball,MagnificentWomeninMusic22Ball,RemarkableWomenWriters22Ball,AstonishingWomenArtists22Benjamin/Mooney,Nobel’sWomen...22Berry/Levine,BetweenFriends34Bloomfield,TheLastRiverChild17Boll,TheSecondTrial32Bonneretal,RiverofHands26BOOST,I’maGreatKid!24BOOST,LookingforAngelina24BorinsAsh,TreasuredLegacies36Brady,BadDate37Brady,SeeJaneRun!37Brady,SuddenBlow37Braun,IncredibleWomenInventors22Brown/Jasper,eds.,ConsumingPassions35Burns,SongOverQuietLake17Bryant,AmazingWomenAthletes22Bryan,DazzlingWomenDesigners13Clark,GuardianAngelHouse20Cecil/Bancroft,eds.,OutsideofOrdinary34Coates,RainbowsintheDark29Cochran,ReconcilableDifferences36Cole,PornographyandtheSexCrisis35Cole,PowerSurge35Crook,LauraSecord’sBraveWalk29Crysdale,FearlessFemaleJournalists22Delaunois,TheLittleYellowBottle5DiDomenico,SuperWomeninScience22Domney,Splish,Splat!10Dublin,BobbieRosenfeld:TheOlympian...25Dublin,DynamicWomenDancers22Dublin,JuneCallwood:ALifeofAction25Dublin,TheOrphanRescue12Dugan,SometimeDaughter34Etue/Williams,OntheEdge36Finn,JeremyandtheAirPirates27Finn,JeremyandtheAunties27Foggo,DearBaobab4Foster,C.,ed.,SheWrites34Formanetal,FoundTreasures37Fournel,GreatWomenfromourFirstNations23Gilmore,AFriendLikeZilla27Gilmore,AGiftforGita30Gilmore,AuntFredisaWitch30Gilmore,LightsforGita30Gilmore,RosesforGita30Gilmore,WildRilla29Gilmore,When-I-was-a-little-girl28Glickman,BernadetteandtheLunchBunch26Glickman,BernadetteintheDoghouse8Gomes,MyMomLovesMeMorethanSushi28Gray,PrincessBackwards29Grossman,Charlene’sChoice24Grossman,It’sNoJoke,MyTelephoneBroke24Grossman,NowISeeHowGreatICanBe24Grossman,RespectIsCorrect24Grossman,SamSpeaksOut24Grossman,ATaleWorthTelling24Gueldenpfenning,SpectacularWomeninSpace22Handy&Carpenter,Sandy’sIncredible...11Hearn,FrannyandtheMusicGirl27Hearn,HattiePearlClickClick27Hearn/Milne,OurNewHome25Hébert,AmazingAdventuresofLittlefish30Hébert,BirdBrain27Hébert,AGhostinMyMirror27Hébert,AMonsterinMyCereal27Hébert,Poppy’sWhale27Hébert,Witch’sBrew27Hein/Holland/Kauppi,girlSpoken33Holler,LaceyandtheAfricanGrandmothers18Hovanec/Shilton,RedefiningRetirement36Hutsell-Manning,ThatSummerinFranklin16Jennings,AChanukahNoel11Jennings,HomeFree19Kacer,Clara’sWar21Kacer,TheDiaryofLaura’sTwin21Kacer,HidingEdith21Kacer,TheNightSpies21Kacer,Restitution17Kacer,TheSecretofGabi’sDresser21Kacer,TheUndergroundReporters21Kacer,ToHopeandBack2Kirsh,FabulousFemalePhysicians22Krause,ed.,BetweenMyselfandThem35

Krossing,Pure31Krossing,TaketheStairs33Landsberg,WritingaRevolution1Larkin,SexualHarassment33LeaveOutViolencE,TheCouragetoChange33LeeBingham,It’saJungleinHere30LeBox,ThePrincessWhoDancedwithCranes29Levine/Sher,Hana’sSuitcaseOnStage20Levine,Hana’sSuitcase20Liddell,BeingBig30Lindgren,Headline:Murder37Lundgren,Leap14McCarthy,DorisMcCarthy:NinetyYearsWise36McCarthy,DorisMcCarthy:MyLife36McColm,AdoptionReunions35McDonnell,EmilyIncluded7McDonnell,Ezzie’sEmerald27McDonnell,Honey,WeLosttheKids36McDonnell,KidCulture36McDonnell,TheNordlings31McDonnell,NotAnEasyChoice35McDonnell,PuttingOnAShow25McDonnell,TheShiningWorld31McDonnell,TheSongweavers31McDonnell,121231McGuireTremblay,BelfryBattheScaredyCat30Minaki,Zoe’sExtraordinaryHolidayAdventures26Mitchell,Patrick’sWish28MontrealHealthPress,Menopause35Morgan,DaughtersoftheArk26Morgan/Turkienicz,MyWorstBest...26Morris,KatherineandtheGarbageDump30Morrison,CanadiansarenotAmericans35Mulder,MaggieandtheChocolateWar18Mulder,YenyandtheChildrenforPeace18Mullin,RiddleofRoses31Mullin,RoughMagic31Nanji,AnAlieninMyHouse29Nanji,TreasureForLunch29Nanji,ChildofDandelions32Nimeh-Mailloux,TheMadwomanofBethlehem34Parmar/Somaia-Carten,WhenYourVoice...35Pawagi,TheGirlWhoHatedBooks29Pawagi,Pianomania29PlannedParenthood,HearMeOut!33Plaxton,MorningStar6Posesorski,OldPhotographs15Reid,TheWayItIs15Roitman,TellMeaStory,TellMetheTruth34Rooney,ExtraordinaryWomenExplorers22Rooney,ExceptionalWomenEnvironmentalists22Ryan,AMother’sAdoptionJourney35SandsBrodoff,TheWhiteSpaceBetween34Schilling,GreatAthletesfromourFirstNations23Schilling,MenofCourage...23Schilling,GreatMusicians...23Schilling,GreatEnvironmentalists9Schulman,APartisan’sMemoir37Setterington,MomandMumareGetting…29Shaw,Fostergirls14Shaw,thinandbeautiful.com32Simard,TheLittleWordCatcher28Simoni,FantasticFemaleFilmmakers22Smith,BearingUpwithCancer35Souza,PrincesstotheRescue10Spring,TheRighteousSmuggler21Stehlik,Violet28Stellings,TheContest19Stinson,KingoftheCastle26Stinson,101WaystoDance33Swanson,GrayWolf ’sSearch22Swartz/Wolfe,FromMemorytoTransformation37TorontoChildAbuseCentre,Facilitator’s...24Upjohn,LilyandthePaperMan28Tregebov,SashaandtheWigglyTooth30Tregebov,SashaandtheWind30Tregebov,What-IfSara29Watters,Where’sMom’sHair?25Westerhout,BusinessinBangkok29Williams,Maddy’sAmazingAfricanBirthday28Williams,SavingRome34Wilson,OurEarth12Wilson,ShannenandtheDream…3Wolfe,TerrificWomenTeachers13Zaremba,BeyondHope37Zaremba,TheButterflyEffect37Zaremba,UneasyLies37

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101WaystoDance33121231AChanukahNoel11AFriendLikeZilla27AGhostinMyMirror27AGiftforGita30AMonsterinMyCereal27AMother’sAdoptionJourney35APartisan’sMemoir37ATaleWorthTelling24AdoptionReunions35AmazingAdventuresofLittlefish30AmazingWomenAthletes22AnAlieninMyHouse29AstonishingWomenArtists22AuntFredisaWitch30BadDate37BearingUpwithCancer35BeingBig30BelfryBattheScaredyCat30BernadetteandtheLunchBunch26BernadetteintheDoghouse8BetweenFriends34BetweenMyselfandThem35BeyondHope37BirdBrain27BobbieRosenfeld:TheOlympian...25BusinessinBangkok29CanadiansarenotAmericans35Charlene’sChoice24ChildofDandelions32Clara’sWar21ConsumingPassions35DaughtersoftheArk26DazzlingWomenDesigners13DearBaobab4DorisMcCarthy:MyLife36DorisMcCarthy:NinetyYearsWise36DynamicWomenDancers22EmilyIncluded7ExceptionalWomenEnvironmentalists22ExtraordinaryWomenExplorers22Ezzie’sEmerald27FabulousFemalePhysicians22Facilitator’sGuide24FantasticFemaleFilmmakers22FearlessFemaleJournalists22Fostergirls14FoundTreasures37FrannyandtheMusicGirl27FromMemorytoTransformation37girlSpoken33Gladdy’sWake16GrayWolf ’sSearch23GreatAthletesfromourFirstNations23GreatEnvironmentalists9GreatMusicians...23GreatWomenfromourFirstNations23GreatWomenLeaders22GuardianAngelHouse20Hana’sSuitcase20Hana’sSuitcaseOnStage20HattiePearlClickClick27Headline:Murder37HearMeOut!33HidingEdith21HomeFree19IncredibleWomenInventors22It’saJungleinHere30I’maGreatKid!24JeremyandtheAirPirates27JeremyandtheAunties27JuneCallwood:ALifeofAction25KatherineandtheGarbageDump30KidCulture36KingoftheCastle26LaceyandtheAfricanGrandmothers18LauraSecord’sBraveWalk29Leap14LightsforGita30LilyandthePaperMan28LookingforAngelina24Maddy’sAmazingAfricanBirthday28MaggieandtheChocolateWar18MagnificentWomeninMusic22MenofCourage...23Menopause35MomandMumareGetting…29

MorningStar6MyMomLovesMeMorethanSushi28MyTelephoneBroke24MyWorstBest...26Nobel’sWomen...22NotAnEasyChoice35NowISeeHowGreatICanBe24OldPhotographs15OntheEdge36OurEarth12OurNewHome25OutsideofOrdinary34Patrick’sWish28Pianomania29Poppy’sWhale27PornographyandtheSexCrisis35PowerSurge35PrincessBackwards29PrincesstotheRescue10Pure31PuttingOnAShow25RainbowsintheDark29ReconcilableDifferences36RedefiningRetirement36RemarkableWomenWriters22RespectIsCorrect24Restitution17RiddleofRoses31RiverofHands26RosesforGita30RoughMagic31SamSpeaksOut24Sandy’sIncredible...11SashaandtheWigglyTooth30SashaandtheWind30SavingRome34SeeJaneRun!37SexualHarassment33ShannenandtheDream…3SheWrites34SometimeDaughter34SongOverQuietLake17SpectacularWomeninSpace22Splat!10SuddenBlow37SuperWomeninScience22TaketheStairs33TellMetheTruth34TerrificWomenTeachers13ThatSummerinFranklin16TheButterflyEffect37TheContest19TheCouragetoChange33TheDiaryofLaura’sTwin21TheGirlWhoHatedBooks29TheLastRiverChild17TheLittleWordCatcher28TheLittleYellowBottle5TheMadwomanofBethlehem34TheNightSpies21TheNordlings31TheOrphanRescue12ThePrincessWhoDancedwithCranes29TheRighteousSmuggler21TheSecondTrial32TheSecretofGabi’sDresser21TheShiningWorld31TheSongweavers31TheUndergroundReporters21TheWayItIs15TheWhiteSpaceBetween34thinandbeautiful.com32ToHopeandBack2TreasureForLunch29TreasuredLegacies36UneasyLies37Violet28WeLosttheKids36What-IfSara29WhenYourVoice...35When-I-was-a-little-girl28Where’sMom’sHair?25WildRilla29Witch’sBrew27WritingaRevolution1YenyandtheChildrenforPeace18Zoe’sExtraordinaryHolidayAdventures26

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