Radical surgeon George Evans is called to the scene of a midnight duel between an earl and his cousin. Despite the strained atmosphere in the house, George finds he must stay and tend to the injured duellists. Fortunately, his sojourn is made more than bearable by the earl's quietly competent and oddly attractive valet, Noah Moorecott.Under his reserved exterior, Noah turns out to have a wry sense of humour and a passion for reading to match George's own. The more time the two men ...

This third book in the Heroes Quartet series about unsung figures of WWII chronicles the life of Ludviga Pukas, a Ukranian domestic worker who sheltered three Jewish children by posing as their mother throughout the Nazi occupation of their town.A simple but powerful story about the ability of one person to make a massive difference in the lives of some young people.Series garnering awards: Book 1 (The Sound of Freedom) picked up a string of awards in 2019, includ...

This innovative picture book introduces readers to the concept of Etuaptmumk—or Two-Eyed Seeing, the gift of multiple perspectives in the Mi’kmaw language—as we follow a group of young children connecting to nature as their teacher.A poetic, joyful celebration of the Lands and Waters as spring unfolds: we watch for Robin's return, listen for Frog's croaking, and wonder at maple tree's gift of sap. Grounded in Etuaptmumk, also known as Two-Eyed Seeing—which braids t...

STAND OUT RESOURCE: stay up stands out in terms of its Canadian content and decolonial lens, the age group it’s speaking to, and the book’s exploration of emotion and intuition as key components of anti-racismCLASSROOM RESOURCES: lesson ideas and discussion questions by the author, an highschool educator and anti racism workshop leader, available on Edelweiss+ and at AnnickPress.comSTRIKING ART & VISUALS: 21 thought-provoki...

"Delightful . . . the world needs more ‘mehndi boys!’” —Vivek Shraya, author of The Boy and the Bindi and God Loves Hair***“***I was totally charmed by it.” —Ali Sethi, musician and authorAn artistic, fashion-loving boy unlocks a new talent—and learns to stand up for it—in this chapter book perfect for fans of the Sadiq series and Meet Yasmin!

Another laugh-out-loud book from the author of The Paper Bag Princess!“Hey you dumb pigs!” When Megan lets all of the pigs out of the pen, they start to take over, and show her that they may not be so dumb after all.A newly designed Classic Munsch picture book introduces this tale of underestimated livestock to a new generation of young readers.

A charming early chapter book series that explores Vietnamese culture and identity through the eyes of the Nguyen siblings, with elements of the supernatural, spirituality, and social justice woven in.I touch my earrings and feel a rush of wind. I can almost hear Grandma Nội’s laughter through them.Spontaneous and energetic Liz, the middle Nguyen sibling, grew up hearing stories from her Grandma Nội about the fantastically fierce Trung Sist...

Favorite stories from Robert Munsch in an early reader format kids will love! Adapted from the originals so beginner readers can proudly say “I read this myself!”Pigs are smarter than you think! When Megan’s dad tells her not to let the pigs out of their pen, curiosity gets the better of her. Why not? Pigs are too dumb to do anything anyway . . . or are they? Before she knows it, the pigs are wreaking havoc all over her house, all over her school, and all over town...

A mesmerizing blend of Gothic thriller and modern coming-of-age novel, The Night Wanderer is unlike any other vampire story.Nothing ever happens on the Otter Lake reservation. But when 16-year-old Tiffany discovers her father is renting out her room, she’s deeply upset. Sure, their guest is polite and keeps to himself, but he’s also a little creepy.Little do Tiffany, her father, or even her astute Granny Ruth suspect the truth. The mysterious Pierr...

Jason’s dad falls asleep everywhere … except in his own bed.All night long, Jason gets woken up by strange noises that lead him to find his dad in the most unexpected places—from on top of the refrigerator to the freezing cold woods outside his house. In order to finally get a good night’s sleep, Jason musters up all of his resources and comes up with a most unexpected solution—tying his dad’s toe to the bathroom doorknob to keep him in place.

Continue to celebrate Cree culture and being true to yourself in the second book in this vibrant new early chapter book series!Sarah has spent the best summer visiting Kohkom and her best friend Eden in her home community, but it’s almost time to return to the city and back to school. Eden has been acting odd and distant the past few days, and Sarah can’t quite figure out why: when she finds a tipi surprise in Kohkom’s backyard that Eden has been keeping a secret, ...

One of Ms. Magazine’s Most Anticipated Feminist Books of 2024A powerful coming-of-age graphic novel about how mothers and daughters pass down—and rebel against—standards of size, gender, race, beauty, and worth.Guangdong, 1954 Sixteen-year-old Mei Laan longs for a future of freedom, and her beauty may be the key to getting it. Can an arranged marriage in Hong Kong be the answer to all her problems?H...