Juvenile Nonfiction
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My Baby Sister
by Damilola Afolabi and Enioluwa Afolabi
"My Baby Sister" is told from the perspective of a young child, sharing the true story of a family's preparation for the arrival of a new baby. It explores the excitement leading up to the birth, the arrival itself, and the special moments shared...
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I Will Always Remember You
by Kendise Williams
I keep a special picture with me ALWAYS. That way you are with me wherever I go. Grief hurts . . . but healing begins when we share positive memories with each other. Losing a loved one is always an extremely difficult experience, but knowing how...
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Nick's Nook
Food security in North Delta by United Way BC Hi Neighbour
In North Delta lived a group so kind, the Magical Hearts, with love in their mind. They saw a need and took a stand to help those struggling who needed a hand . . . When the COVID-19 pandemic left many families facing food insecurity, a group of...
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Someone I Love is Dying in Hospice - What Should I Expect?
by Lucas Perri and Gregory Perri
When someone we love is seriously ill or nearing the end of their life, it can be overwhelming—especially for young people. Written by teens for teens, Someone I Love Is Dying in Hospice offers clear, compassionate guidance to help navigate the...
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Road to Justice
by Art Miki
Art Miki was five years old in May 1942, when the Canadian government forced him and his family to leave their home in British Columbia because they were Japanese. As part of a special law that gave the government extra power during wartime,...
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Alicia's Journey to the Past
Revisiting the Komagata Maru Incident by Parabjot Kaur Singh
Alicia, a third-generation Canadian, doesn’t know much about her Punjabi heritage. But that starts to change when she stumbles across a memorial for the Punjabi passengers who tried immigrating to Canada on the Komagata Maru ship. To her...
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Muffin
A Dog's Life by Muriel West
“No pet can wish for more than this: to be lovingly cared for while alive, and fondly remembered thereafter.” This story is an almost-true personal account of Muffin; a lovable, floppy-eared, mixed-breed dog. Born in Nova Scotia in 1980, Muffin’s...
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Finnegan the Pizza Box Dog
A True Story by Kevin Yaworski
It’s a cold snowy night when Kevin and his wife Beverley see an abandoned dog sitting on a pizza box by the side of the road close to their farm. They had no choice but to adopt this dog and hope that it would fit into farm life. The country and...
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The Girl Who Loved Adventures
New Home New Friends by Rose Bell
Step back to the 1950s with The Girl Who Loved Adventures: New Home, New Friends. This second heartfelt and nostalgic collection of short stories is inspired by the childhood of a spirited seven-year-old girl named Rose. When Rose and her family...
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Barney, The Big Brown Dog!
Barney, an orphaned dog looking to find his new family by Patrice A. LeMoine
The touching story by Patrice LeMoine beautifully shows the connection that forms between a family and a furry friend they did not expect. As Barney’s quest goes on, he gently finds his place in the world. His story shows how powerful love,...
