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Cultural Appropriation vs. Cultural Appreciation


From the Curio.ca streaming audio-visual collection. It's almost Halloween, have you picked a costume yet? It seems like every year certain costumes get everyone talking, so with that in mind, here's how we can all do a little more appreciating and a little less appropriating.
Date Published:2016

My heart fills with happiness : Ni sâkaskineh mîyawâten niteh ohcih

Gray Smith, Monique, 1968-


Title proper from title frame. Translated from the English. "A . . . book that celebrates happiness and invites children to reflect on the little things in life that bring them joy"--Provided by publishers.
Date Published:2018

Islamophobia : What it means and what's being done to stop it


From the Curio.ca streaming audio-visual collection. It's been almost one year since a Muslim family from London, Ontario, died in a tragic and targeted vehicle attack. As this sombre anniversary approaches, conversations and questions around Islamophobia in Canada are still present. Most experts agree and statistics back them up - Islamophobia is an issue in Canada. And some people say it is only getting worse. So what is Islamophobia? Why is it an issue in Canada, where multiculturalism and diversity are celebrated? And what is being done to address it? Published May 17, 2022.
Date Published:2022

From the Curio.ca streaming audio-visual collection. It's been almost one year since a Muslim family from London, Ontario, died in a tragic and targeted vehicle attack. As this sombre anniversary approaches, conversations and questions around Islamophobia in Canada are still present. Most experts agree and statistics back them up - Islamophobia is an issue in Canada. And some people say it is only getting worse. So what is Islamophobia? Why is it an issue in Canada, where multiculturalism and diversity are celebrated? And what is being done to address it? Published May 17, 2022.

Date Published:2022

Salat in secret

Thompkins-Bigelow, Jamilah,


Title proper from title frame. When Muhammad gets a special salat rug on his seventh birthday, he is determined to do all five daily prayers on time. But one salat occurs during the school day--and he's worried about being seen praying at school. His fatherr parks his truck to worship in public places, and people stare at him and mock him. Will the same thing happen to Muhammad?
Date Published:2023

The significance of Easter and Passover foods


From the Curio.ca streaming audio-visual collection. Our food columnist, Andrew Coppolino, joins Craig Norris to discuss the vast array and meaning of some of the food that we eat this time of year. Original air date: April 8, 2022.
Date Published:2022

Power chord

Staunton, Ted, 1956-


Fourteen-year-old Ace starts a band and learns a tough lesson about plagiarism.
Date Published:2011

Jasmine is haunted

Oshiro, Mark,


Twelve-year-old Jasmine has been haunted by a ghost ever since her father passed away, and her new supernaturally inclined friends are determined to help her figure out why.
Date Published:2024

Kings of the court

Hughes, Alison, 1966-


When the Gladiators basketball team's nasty coach finally gets turfed midseason, things couldn't possibly get worse. The team hasn't won a game yet, and morale is at rock bottom. Sameer, who announces the games and keeps score, and Vijay, the team mascot, have their hands full keeping the team's spirits up. When they get promoted to assistant coach and manager, can they help a small, unathletic, Shakespeare-quoting drama teacher coach the team to victory, or at least to dignity? Or will the courtside drama eclipse even the school play?
Date Published:2017

When the Gladiators basketball team's nasty coach finally gets turfed midseason, things couldn't possibly get worse. The team hasn't won a game yet, and morale is at rock bottom. Sameer, who announces the games and keeps score, and Vijay, the team mascot, have their hands full keeping the team's spirits up. When they get promoted to assistant coach and manager, can they help a small, unathletic, Shakespeare-quoting drama teacher coach the team to victory, or at least to dignity? Or will the courtside drama eclipse even the school play?

Date Published:2017

Whoosh : Lonnie Johnson's super-soaking stream of inventions

Barton, Chris,


Electronic reproduction. You know the Super Soaker. It's one of top twenty toys of all time. And it was invented entirely by accident. Trying to create a new cooling system for refrigerators and air conditioners, inventor Lonnie Johnson instead created the mechanics for the iconic toy. A love for rockets, robots, inventions, and a mind for creativity began early in Lonnie Johnson's life. Growing up in a house full of brothers and sisters, persistence and a passion for problem solving became the cornerstone for a career as an engineer and his work with NASA. But it is his invention of the Super Soaker water gun that has made his most memorable splash with kids and adults.
Date Published:2016

Electronic reproduction. You know the Super Soaker. It's one of top twenty toys of all time. And it was invented entirely by accident. Trying to create a new cooling system for refrigerators and air conditioners, inventor Lonnie Johnson instead created the mechanics for the iconic toy. A love for rockets, robots, inventions, and a mind for creativity began early in Lonnie Johnson's life. Growing up in a house full of brothers and sisters, persistence and a passion for problem solving became the cornerstone for a career as an engineer and his work with NASA. But it is his invention of the Super Soaker water gun that has made his most memorable splash with kids and adults.

Date Published:2016

The new girl

Calin, Cassandra, 1994-


Lia and her family are waiting to board a flight across the Atlantic, leaving behind family, friends, and Romania -- the only home Lia has ever known.
Date Published:2024

The tryout

Soontornvat, Christina,


As one of the only Asian Americans in her school, Christina confronts both well-meaning ignorance and cruel racism, but in middle school fitting in is important, which is why she and her best friend Megan are both excited and nervous to try out for the popular cheerleading squad.
Date Published:2022

The stone child

Robertson, David, 1977-


After discovering a near-lifeless Eli at the base of the Great Tree, Morgan knows she doesn't have much time to save him. And it will mean asking for help--from friends old and new. Racing against the clock, and with Arik and Emily at her side, Morgan sets off to follow the trail away from the Great Tree to find Eli's soul before it's too late. As they journey deep into the northern woods, a place they've been warned never to enter, they face new challenges and life-threatening attacks from strange and horrifying creatures. But a surprise ally comes to their aid, and Morgan finds the strength to focus on what's most important: saving her brother's life.
Date Published:2022

After discovering a near-lifeless Eli at the base of the Great Tree, Morgan knows she doesn't have much time to save him. And it will mean asking for help--from friends old and new. Racing against the clock, and with Arik and Emily at her side, Morgan sets off to follow the trail away from the Great Tree to find Eli's soul before it's too late. As they journey deep into the northern woods, a place they've been warned never to enter, they face new challenges and life-threatening attacks from strange and horrifying creatures. But a surprise ally comes to their aid, and Morgan finds the strength to focus on what's most important: saving her brother's life.

Date Published:2022

A robotics mission : a 4D book

Miller, Shannon (Shannon McClintock).


A Capstone Interactive eBook. Meet the specialist -- Meet the students -- Boxes and boxes -- The red planet -- The rover -- Glossary -- Build a robot! -- Further resources. When Cyrus and his friends join Ms. Gillian, the Specialist, on another Adventure in Makerspace, they find themselves on Mars. Can they build a Mars rover of their own? Written in graphic-novel format.
Date Published:2019

Jungleland

Walters, Eric, 1957-


DJ is always thrilled to spend time with his grandfather, a person he idolizes. When his grandfather announces that he's going to take all of his grandsons on individual adventures, it seems only fair that DJ, as the oldest grandchild, will get his adventure first. An adventure that sees his grandfather at the controls of a small plane as the two fly to Central America for a week. But when someone tries to kidnap him, DJ must flee through the jungle and down a crocodile-infested river, pursued by armed gunmen. When he isn't busy trying to stay alive, DJ discovers things about himself he never suspected and uncovers information that leads him to believe his beloved grandfather is living a secret life.
Date Published:2016

DJ is always thrilled to spend time with his grandfather, a person he idolizes. When his grandfather announces that he's going to take all of his grandsons on individual adventures, it seems only fair that DJ, as the oldest grandchild, will get his adventure first. An adventure that sees his grandfather at the controls of a small plane as the two fly to Central America for a week. But when someone tries to kidnap him, DJ must flee through the jungle and down a crocodile-infested river, pursued by armed gunmen. When he isn't busy trying to stay alive, DJ discovers things about himself he never suspected and uncovers information that leads him to believe his beloved grandfather is living a secret life.

Date Published:2016

A good kind of trouble

Ramée, Lisa Moore


"Twelve-year-old Shayla is allergic to trouble. All she wants to do is to follow the rules. (Oh, and she'd also like to make it through seventh grade with her best friendships intact, learn to run track, and have a cute boy see past her giant forehead.) But in junior high, it's like all the rules have changed. Now she's suddenly questioning who her best friends are and some people at school are saying she's not black enough. Wait, what? Shay's sister, Hana, is involved in Black Lives Matter, but Shay doesn't think that's for her. After experiencing a powerful protest, though, Shay decides some rules are worth breaking. She starts wearing an armband to school in support of the Black Lives movement. Soon everyone is taking sides. And she is given an ultimatum. Shay is scared to do the wrong thing (and even more scared to do the right thing), but if she doesn't face her fear, she'll be forever tripping over the next hurdle. Now that's trouble, for real"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2020

"Twelve-year-old Shayla is allergic to trouble. All she wants to do is to follow the rules. (Oh, and she'd also like to make it through seventh grade with her best friendships intact, learn to run track, and have a cute boy see past her giant forehead.) But in junior high, it's like all the rules have changed. Now she's suddenly questioning who her best friends are and some people at school are saying she's not black enough. Wait, what? Shay's sister, Hana, is involved in Black Lives Matter, but Shay doesn't think that's for her. After experiencing a powerful protest, though, Shay decides some rules are worth breaking. She starts wearing an armband to school in support of the Black Lives movement. Soon everyone is taking sides. And she is given an ultimatum. Shay is scared to do the wrong thing (and even more scared to do the right thing), but if she doesn't face her fear, she'll be forever tripping over the next hurdle. Now that's trouble, for real"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2020

What is a snap election?


From the Curio.ca streaming audio-visual collection. Canadians are going to the polls after Prime Minister Mark Carney called a snap election. So what does that mean? CBC Kids News contributor Sophia Smoke explains. Published March 23, 2025.
Date Published:2025

The field guide to the North American teenager

Philippe, Ben.


When Norris, a Black French Canadian, starts his junior year at an Austin, Texas, high school, he views his fellow students as clichés from "a bad 90s teen movie."
Date Published:2019

Attack of the black rectangles

King, A. S. (Amy Sarig), 1970-


Title proper from title frame. "When sixth-grader Mac discovers several words of his classroom copy of Jane Yolen's The Devil's Arithmetic are blacked out he is outraged, so he, his friends, and his eccentric family set out to do something about the censorship imposed by one teacher and the school board"--OCLC.
Date Published:2022

The field guide to the North American teenager

Philippe, Ben.


Cataloging based on physical item bibliographic record. Spoken audio file. Duration: approximately 09:19:02 hr. Originally released by Harper Audio. When Norris, a Black French Canadian, starts his junior year at an Austin, Texas, high school, he views his fellow students as clichés from "a bad 90s teen movie.
Date Published:2019

Hannah's Story


DV1567. At the age of 5, Hannah Taylor spotted her first homeless person in the back alleys of Winnipeg. This experience not only troubled her, but it drove her to do nothing less than change the world. The Ladybug Foundation, the charity Hannah helped establish, has raised over a million dollars to date. With her huge heart and can-do attitude, she preaches a simple message of "Share a little of what you have and always care about others." As this short documentary proves, we all have a lot to learn from Hannah's story.
Date Published:2007

DV1567. At the age of 5, Hannah Taylor spotted her first homeless person in the back alleys of Winnipeg. This experience not only troubled her, but it drove her to do nothing less than change the world. The Ladybug Foundation, the charity Hannah helped establish, has raised over a million dollars to date. With her huge heart and can-do attitude, she preaches a simple message of "Share a little of what you have and always care about others." As this short documentary proves, we all have a lot to learn from Hannah's story.

Date Published:2007