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• Little Shoes

  Robertson, David, 1977-

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  From the bestselling and Governor General's Award-winning author of On the Trapline comes a beautifully told and comforting picture book about a boy's journey to overcome generational trauma of residential schools.

• Say Something!

  Reynolds, Peter H. (Peter Hamilton), 1961-

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  Children are encouraged to find their own voice, and to say something, even though it may, at times, be difficult to speak out.

• Everyone Is Welcome

  Truong, Phuong

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  A little girl hears that her grandma's friend, Mrs. Lee, was pushed on her way to the Asian market. Then she learns that Asian students at her brother's school are afraid to walk to class, and she realizes something very wrong is happening to her…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Every Child Matters

  Webstad, Phyllis

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  Learn the meaning behind the phrase, 'Every Child Matters.' Orange Shirt Day founder, Phyllis Webstad, offers insights into this heartfelt movement. Every Child Matters honours the history and resiliency of Indigenous Peoples on Turtle Island and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Where Are You From?

  Méndez, Yamile Saied,

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  When a young girl is asked where she's from--where she's really from--she's no longer as she was. She decides to turn to her dear Abuelo for some help with this ever-persistent question. But he doesn't quite give her the answer she expects.

• Sulwe

  Nyong'o, Lupita,

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  When five-year-old Sulwe's classmates make fun of her dark skin, she tries lightening herself to no avail, but her encounter with a shooting star helps her understand there is beauty in every shade.

• All Are Welcome

  Penfold, Alexandra,

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  Illustrations and simple, rhyming text introduce a school where diversity is celebrated and songs, stories, and talents are shared.

• Goodnight Racism

  Kendi, Ibram X,

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  Illustrations and text show children the language to dream of a better world.

• Abuelita and Me

  Carranza, Leonarda,

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  In this poignant, empowering picture book debut, a girl and her beloved abuelita lean on each other as they contend with racism while running errands in the city.

• What If Everybody Thought That?

  Javernick, Ellen

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  Explores the preconceived notions we have about the world and encourages kids to be more thoughtful.

• Racism and Intolerance

  Spilsbury, Louise

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  In Racism and Intolerance, children can get answers to questions like: "What does it mean to be a racist--or intolerant?" and "How can I help?" Children will begin to understand the way others struggle with these issues and become empowered to make…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• A Kids Book About Racism

  Memory, Jelani, 1983-

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  Yes, this really is a kids book about racism. Inside, you'll find a clear description of what racism is, how it makes people feel when they experience it, and how to spot it when it happens. This is one conversation that's never too early to start,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Intersection Allies

  We Make Room for All

  Johnson, Chelsea,

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  The brainchild of three women-of-color sociologists, IntersectionAllies is a smooth, gleeful entry into intersectional feminism.

• Our Skin

  a First Conversation About Race

  Madison, Megan,

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  An age-appropriate introduction to the concepts of race, gender, consent and body positivity, developed by early childhood and activism experts, combines clear text with engaging artwork to help the youngest children recognize and confront unjust…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Celebrating All Appearances

  Colich, Abby

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  In Celebrating All Appearances, readers will learn the importance of acceptance and empathy as they relate to appearances, both chosen and genetic, and how to practice these in their daily lives.

• Shizue's Path

  Sakamoto, Mark, 1977-,

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  Framed as a conversation between a grandmother and the reader, Shizue's Path follows the story of a young Shizue growing up in Canada against the backdrop of World War II. As the war worsens, so too does Shizue's position in Canadian society. Torn…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• On the Playground

  Our First Talk About Prejudice

  Roberts, Jillian, 1971-,

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  Gives a comprehensive introduction to the topic of prejudice.

• What Makes Us Unique?

  Our First Talk About Diversity

  Roberts, Jillian, 1971-,

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  What Makes Us Unique? provides an accessible introduction to the concept of diversity, teaching children how to respect and celebrate people's differences and that ultimately, we are all much more alike than we are different.

• Something Happened in Our Town

  a Child's Story About Racial Injustice

  Celano, Marianne,

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  After discussing the police shooting of a local Black man with their families, Emma and Josh know how to treat a new student who looks and speaks differently than his classmates.

• The Kids Book of Black History in Canada

  Sadlier, Rosemary

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  This updated edition of Rosemary Sadlier's bestselling and award-winning The Kids Book of Black Canadian History has been reimagined for a new generation of young readers and includes topics from Canada's legacy of slavery to global impacts of the…Read moreRead more of this annotation