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Shi-shi-etko

Campbell, Nicola I.


In just four days, young Shi-shi-etko will have to leave her family and all that she knows to attend residential school. She spends her last days at home treasuring the beauty of her world -- the dancing sunlight, the tall grass, each shiny rock, the tadpoles in the creek, her grandfather's paddle song. Her mother, father and grandmother, each in turn, share valuable teachings that they want her to remember. And so Shi-shi-etko carefully gathers her memories for safekeeping.
Date Published:2005

In just four days, young Shi-shi-etko will have to leave her family and all that she knows to attend residential school. She spends her last days at home treasuring the beauty of her world -- the dancing sunlight, the tall grass, each shiny rock, the tadpoles in the creek, her grandfather's paddle song. Her mother, father and grandmother, each in turn, share valuable teachings that they want her to remember. And so Shi-shi-etko carefully gathers her memories for safekeeping.

Date Published:2005

The third wheel

Kinney, Jeff


A Valentine's Day dance at Greg's middle school has turned his world upside down until an unexpected twist gives Greg a partner for the dance and leaves his best friend Rowley the odd man out.
Date Published:2012

The long haul

Kinney, Jeff


The Heffley family road trip starts off full of promise, then quickly takes several wrong turns-- with everything from a fender bender to crazed seagulls-- but even the worst road trip can turn into an adventure, and this is one the Heffleys will not soon forget.
Date Published:2014

Smile

Telgemeier, Raina,


From sixth grade through tenth, Raina copes with a variety of dental problems that affect her appearance and how she feels about herself.
Date Published:2014

Sleepover party

Reyes, Gabrielle,


"DreamWorks." "A Netflix animated series"--Cover. "Gabby unboxes a sleeping bag and slippers just in time for a sleepover in the Dollhouse! Gabby is so excited, but her friend Pillow Cat is nervous because she's never been to a sleepover before. It's up to Gabby, Pandy, and Kitty Fairy to cheer her up and make sure everyone has a fun time!"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2023

Kiss me! : (I'm a prince!)

McLeod, Heather, 1971-



Date Published:2011

Sisters

Telgemeier, Raina


In a semi-autobiographical graphic novel, Raina's disappointing bond with a cranky, independent younger sister is further challenged by the arrival of a baby brother and an estrangement in their parents' marriage.
Date Published:2014

No brainer

Kinney, Jeff,


When the town threatens to close their crumbling middle school and Greg realizes he'd have to go to a different school than his best friend, he rallies his classmates to save their school before it's shuttered for good.
Date Published:2023

The bad seed goes to the library

John, Jory,


"The bad seed is in a good mood...for once. That's because there's a really cool book at the library available for checkout. The bad seed reads, and reads, until the book can't be read anymore. But suddenly, he gets bad news: The book must be returned to the library so another seed can enjoy it. Will the bad seed return to his baaaaaad ways and keep the book?"--
Date Published:2022

I have a dream

King, Martin Luther, Jr., 1929-1968.


An illustrated edition of Martin Luther King's famous "I have a dream" speech.
Date Published:2012

Chief Joe Capilano : the Squamish leader who inspired a century of activism


In 1906, Chief Joe Capilano led a delegation of Chiefs to England to meet with King Edward VII and ask for justice for Indigenous peoples. Chief Joe Capilano (S7ápelek) was an influential Squamish leader who campaigned for Indigenous rights and title. After his visit to England in 1906 to speak with King Edward VII, he toured British Columbia, speaking with other First Nations. He left a legacy of activism that has spanned over a century.
Date Published:2021

In 1906, Chief Joe Capilano led a delegation of Chiefs to England to meet with King Edward VII and ask for justice for Indigenous peoples. Chief Joe Capilano (S7ápelek) was an influential Squamish leader who campaigned for Indigenous rights and title. After his visit to England in 1906 to speak with King Edward VII, he toured British Columbia, speaking with other First Nations. He left a legacy of activism that has spanned over a century.

Date Published:2021

Chill out with ice


Feeling hot with intense emotion? Cool right down using Ice - a proven 'Mood Tool' that helps adolescents manage BIG feelings.
Date Published:2024

This is the plate

Trussell-Cullen, Alan


A simple story about making and eating a sandwich. Suggested level: junior.
Date Published:1995

Guts

Telgemeier, Raina,


Raina wakes up one night with a terrible upset stomach. Her mom has one, too, so it's probably just a bug. Raina eventually returns to school, where she's dealing with the usual highs and lows: friends, not-friends, and classmates who think the school year is just one long gross-out session. It soon becomes clear that Raina's tummy trouble isn't going away... and it coincides with her worries about food, school, and changing friendships. What's going on?
Date Published:2019

Raina wakes up one night with a terrible upset stomach. Her mom has one, too, so it's probably just a bug. Raina eventually returns to school, where she's dealing with the usual highs and lows: friends, not-friends, and classmates who think the school year is just one long gross-out session. It soon becomes clear that Raina's tummy trouble isn't going away... and it coincides with her worries about food, school, and changing friendships. What's going on?

Date Published:2019

When Lola visits

Sterling, Michelle.


Title proper from title frame. "For one young girl, summer is the season of no school, of days spent at the pool, and of picking golden limes off the trees. But summer doesn't start until her lola--her grandmother from the Philippines--comes for her annual visit. When Lola visits, the whole family gathers to cook and eat and share in their happiness of another season spent together"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2021

Title proper from title frame. "For one young girl, summer is the season of no school, of days spent at the pool, and of picking golden limes off the trees. But summer doesn't start until her lola--her grandmother from the Philippines--comes for her annual visit. When Lola visits, the whole family gathers to cook and eat and share in their happiness of another season spent together"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2021

O.K., K.O., O.K. v. 2 no. 1


Description based on volume 2, issue 1, June 2023. O.K., K.O., O.K. is a magazine of work by writers and artists from secondary schools in the Toronto District School Board (TDSB). The young people who contributed to this magazine were asked to submit work that is personally authentic; that challenges and disrupts past and present colonial narratives; and that inspires increasingly responsible relationships between Métis, Inuit, and First Nations Peoples and non-Indigenous communities now and into the future.
Date Published:2023

Description based on volume 2, issue 1, June 2023. O.K., K.O., O.K. is a magazine of work by writers and artists from secondary schools in the Toronto District School Board (TDSB). The young people who contributed to this magazine were asked to submit work that is personally authentic; that challenges and disrupts past and present colonial narratives; and that inspires increasingly responsible relationships between Métis, Inuit, and First Nations Peoples and non-Indigenous communities now and into the future.

Date Published:2023

Tales from a not-so-fabulous life

Russell, Rachel Renee


Fourteen-year-old Nikki Maxwell writes in her diary of her struggle to be popular at her exclusive new private school, then of finding her place after she gives up on being part of the elite group.
Date Published:2009

Baby-sitters little sister. 8, Karen's sleepover /

Farina, Katy,


Based on: Karen's sleepover / Ann M. Martin. Karen is having her first sleepover! She and her friends are going to tell spooky stories, bake cookies, and raid the refrigerator. But then Karen and Nancy get into a big fight, and Karen doesn't want Nancy to come to her party. A new girl, Pamela, comes instead and she isn't any fun. What is Karen going to do?
Date Published:2024

China's Influence : Espionage, 5G and National Security Risks. March 2022


From the Curio channel: News in Review. The Canadian government will soon announce whether it will give Huawei, a major Chinese technology company, access to building our next generation 5G network. For its part, Huawei has long been suspected of having ties with the Chinese government. That's why Ottawa's decision could have serious, long lasting effects on national security and the threat from foreign interference. That concern is very real as China has a history of industrial espionage in this country.
Date Published:2022

From the Curio channel: News in Review. The Canadian government will soon announce whether it will give Huawei, a major Chinese technology company, access to building our next generation 5G network. For its part, Huawei has long been suspected of having ties with the Chinese government. That's why Ottawa's decision could have serious, long lasting effects on national security and the threat from foreign interference. That concern is very real as China has a history of industrial espionage in this country.

Date Published:2022

Hard luck

Kinney, Jeff


After being dumped by his best friend and having a hard time finding new friends in middle school, Greg decides to change his luck and turn all his decisions over to chance.
Date Published:2013