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Not so neurotypical : a fun and illustrated celebration of 30 influential people with ADHD

Crawford, Terrance,


A biography collection that highlights the achievements of 30 influential people with ADHD. This 100% true book provides young readers with empowering role models and positive neurodiverse representation.
Date Published:2026

Brady Brady and the puck on the pond

Shaw, Mary, 1965-



Date Published:2007

Sharing the mound

Price, Dorothy H.,


J.C. is excited to join the new baseball team at the community center and show off his pitching skills, but his enthusiasm turns to disappointment when Vicky is chosen to take the mound first.
Date Published:2022

Super power baby shower

Hill-Meyer, Tobi,


"Roark flies, Nova can make fire, and Victoria can talk with her mind. Now they're also having a baby! At the baby shower, and urgent call comes in to Granny Awesome for help at the wolf sanctuary. The guests fly off to give their assistance and return to a wonderful surprise."--Page [4] of cover.
Date Published:2017

Rachel's Christmas Boat

Labelle, Sophie


When Lulu's Dad tells her that she's going to change her name to Rachel and be a lady now, Lulu has a major worry: what if Santa doesn't find out in time to fix all the tags on Rachel's Christmas presents? Lulu decides to take matters into her own hands and make sure that her Dad gets the lovely Christmas she deserves for being a most wonderful person.
Date Published:2017

A story tour of Jane & Finch : stories by the students who live there


"Takes the reader on a meandering tour of this dynamic community, every stop brought to life by the voices of the children who live here. Whether the library, community centre, mall, or even a special tree, these real settings serve as inspiration for tales imaginary and true--and always unexpected."
Date Published:2023

Noodin's perfect day

Simpson, Ansley,


When Noodin's perfect day is interrupted, they decide to strike out for adventure instead - spending the day with their human, animal, and tree cousins in the city. But will Noodin ever get the pancakes they're craving? Come along and find out!
Date Published:2022

Making the moment

Newbold, Diva,


Diva is getting ready to walk her first ball and she is excited, nervous, and excited some more! When she needs help and support from her ballroom community, everyone pitches in to help Diva calm her nerves, find her power, and get ready to make her moment! Featuring the Toronto Kiki Ballroom Alliance community -- appearing as themselves -- in full glory and living colour.
Date Published:2024

Is that for a boy or a girl?

Bergman, S. Bear, 1974-


Meet some awesome kids who have gotten pretty tired of being told that certain things are for girls and others just for boys. See how they mix and match everything they like to get what suits them best!
Date Published:2015

Tale of Kasaya

Kasaya, Eva.


In 1991, Eva Kasaya, a 13-year old girl dropped out of school in rural Western Kenya and came to Nairobi to work as a domestic servant. For several years she was consistently physically and sexually harassed by subsequent employers. When she turned 19, she managed to go back to school and thereafter trained as a dressmaker. She also started writing about her life during this period, having never given up on becoming a published writer. Tale of Kasaya traces her journey from girlhood to the present, her memoir reflects the plight of hundreds of domestic servants across Kenya. Evas story is one of courage, and survival that goes behind the closed doors of the Kenyan urban family to reveal spaces that we all recognize but refuse to acknowledge.
Date Published:2010

In 1991, Eva Kasaya, a 13-year old girl dropped out of school in rural Western Kenya and came to Nairobi to work as a domestic servant. For several years she was consistently physically and sexually harassed by subsequent employers. When she turned 19, she managed to go back to school and thereafter trained as a dressmaker. She also started writing about her life during this period, having never given up on becoming a published writer. Tale of Kasaya traces her journey from girlhood to the present, her memoir reflects the plight of hundreds of domestic servants across Kenya. Evas story is one of courage, and survival that goes behind the closed doors of the Kenyan urban family to reveal spaces that we all recognize but refuse to acknowledge.

Date Published:2010

Moondragon in the mosque garden


Tajalli, Mujtaba, and Aasiya just want a break from adult conversations. They go to check out the old garden in their new mosque building, and end up making a new friend and learning an important lesson about caring for the earth.
Date Published:2017

Bell's knock knock birthday!

Park, George


Bell is having a birthday, and all their friends and family are coming to celebrate! A simple counting book with lots of noises to make alone or together as the guests arrive with gifts and treats for the birthday Bell. -- Page [4] of cover.
Date Published:2017

A princess of great daring

Hill-Meyer, Tobi


"When Jamie is ready to tell people that she's really a girl inside, she becomes a princess of great daring in a game she plays with her best friends to gather her courage. She's pleased (but not surprised) that her questing friends turn out to be just as loyal and true as any princess could want."--Page 4 of cover.
Date Published:2015

The newspaper pirates

Skelton, J. Wallace


"When Anthony Bartholomew hears his dads grumble that Newspaper Pirates must be stealing their paper, he decides to solve the problem himself. Watching carefully, hunting for clues and laying traps, Anthony Bartholomew keeps at it until the mystery is solved and the newspaper secured."--Page 4 of cover.
Date Published:2015

The light of you

Reese, Trystan,


A new baby is joining the family, and the whole community joins in the celebrate! Bringing gifts to celebrate the baby with art, music, jokes, cuddles and delicious food, they also bring their love and support for the pregnant transgender dad who will give birth to the baby soon!
Date Published:2022

The last place you look.

Skelton, J. Wallace


At Passover, Bubbie Rose and Bubbie Ida Flora's tiny apartment overflows with children, grandchildren, and beloved friends. When it's time for the afikoman, they look and look, but no one can find it. Everybody searches, and they find a great many other things, but where has it gone?
Date Published:2017

M is for mustache : a pride ABC book

Hernandez, Catherine


"It's Pride Day, and this big loving chosen family is ready to celebrate! See what they do to make their Pride Day special and so much fun--one letter at a time!"--Page 4 of cover.
Date Published:2015

The zero dads club

Adeyoha, Angel


"It's Father's Day craft time in Akilah and Kai's class, but they don't have dads! So, they hatch a plan to create a special club. It's for all the kids in their grade who don't have a dad, but want to celebrate other family members instead. See what they make in The Zero Dads Club!"--Page 4 of cover.
Date Published:2015

The adventures of Tulip, birthday wish fairy

Bergman, S. Bear, 1974-


Have you ever wondered what happens to your birthday wishes? Funny or serious, sad or wonderful, every wish gets read by a birthday wish fairy. This year, David wished for something that his wish fairy had never read before: to turn into a girl.
Date Published:2012

Narwhal and Jelly. 3, Peanut butter and jelly /

Clanton, Ben, 1988-


Narwhal's obsession with his new favorite food leads him into hijinks and hilarity in the third book of this all-star early graphic novel series! Narwhal and Jelly are back and Narwhal has a new obsession... peanut butter! He's so obsessed he even wants to change his name to... that's right... Peanut Butter! Ever-sensible Jelly isn't so sure that's the best idea, but is all for Narwhal trying new things (instead of just eating waffles all the time, no matter how delicious waffles are). In this third book, Narwhal and Jelly star in three new stories about trying new things, favorite foods and accepting who we are. Always funny and never didactic, this underwater duo charms again through their powerful combination of positive thinking, imagination and joyfulness.
Date Published:2019

Narwhal's obsession with his new favorite food leads him into hijinks and hilarity in the third book of this all-star early graphic novel series! Narwhal and Jelly are back and Narwhal has a new obsession... peanut butter! He's so obsessed he even wants to change his name to... that's right... Peanut Butter! Ever-sensible Jelly isn't so sure that's the best idea, but is all for Narwhal trying new things (instead of just eating waffles all the time, no matter how delicious waffles are). In this third book, Narwhal and Jelly star in three new stories about trying new things, favorite foods and accepting who we are. Always funny and never didactic, this underwater duo charms again through their powerful combination of positive thinking, imagination and joyfulness.

Date Published:2019