Here is a selection of recently added titles.
Frontline heroes /by Emily Hudd ; content consultant, Mark N. Lurie, PhD, Associate Professor of Epidemiology, International Health Institute, Brown University School of Public Health. Frontline Heroes examines the the people who faced danger as they continued working to keep the rest of society safe. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index.
Life in the city of dirty water: a memoir of healing /Clayton Thomas-Müller. An electrifying memoir that braids together the urgent issues of Indigenous rights and environmental policy, from a nationally and internationally recognized activist and survivor. Tying together personal stories of survival that bring the realities of Canada’s First Nations into sharp focus, and lessons learned from a career as a frontline activist committed to addressing environmental injustice at a global scale, Thomas-Müller offers a narrative and vision of healing and responsibility.
Mamaskatch: a Cree coming of age /Darrel J. McLeod. An intensely moving portrait of a family of strong personalities, deep ties and the shared history that both binds and haunts them. Beautifully written, honest and thought-provoking, Mamaskatch—named for the Cree word used as a response to dreams shared—is ultimately an uplifting account of overcoming personal and societal obstacles. In spite of the traumas of Darrel’s childhood, deep and mysterious forces handed down by his mother helped him survive and thrive: her love and strength stayed with him to build the foundation of what would come to be a very fulfilling and adventurous life.
Permanent astonishment: a memoir /written by Tomson Highway. Highway animates the magical world of his northern childhood, paying tribute to a way of life that few have experienced and fewer still have chronicled. Infused with joy and outrageous humour, Highway offers insights, both hilarious and profound, into the Cree experience of culture, conquest and survival.
Peyakow: reclaiming Cree dignity /Darrel J. McLeod. In Peyakow, McLeod continues the poignant story of his impoverished youth, beset by constant fears of being dragged down by the self-destruction and deaths of those closest to him as he battles the bullying of white classmates, copes with the trauma of physical and sexual abuse, and endures painful separation from his family and culture. Brutally frank but buoyed throughout by McLeod’s unquenchable spirit, Peyakow–a title borrowed from the Cree word for one who walks alone–is an inspiring account of triumph against unimaginable odds. McLeod’s perspective as someone whose career path has crossed both sides of the Indigenous/white chasm resonates with particular force in today’s Canada.
Suffering with God: a thoughtful response on evil, suffering, and finding hope beyond band-aid solutions /Chris Price. A thoughtful reflection on evil, suffering and finding hope beyond band-aid solutions
Swarm of bees /Lemony Snicket ; art by Rilla Alexander. A horde of bees and a young boy race around town wreaking havoc on the townspeople.
The economic impact of COVID-19 /by Emily Hudd; content consultant Louphou Coulibaly, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Economics, University of Pittsburgh. The Economic Impact of COVID-19 studies how the pandemic and the fight against it affected every part of the economy, from individuals to huge corporations. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
The spread of COVID-19 /by Martha London ; content consultant, Mark N. Lurie, PhD, Associate Professor of Epidemiology, International Health Institute, Brown University School of Public Health. Traces the pandemic during the perilous early months, as health officials and world leaders reacted to the new disease and the scope of its impact became clear. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index.
Understanding COVID-19 /by Douglas Hustad ; content consultant, Mark N. Lurie, PhD, Associate Professor of Epidemiology, International Health Institute, Brown University School of Public Health. Understanding COVID-19 explores how the virus and the disease work, examining what made them so dangerous and what health officials learned about fighting them.
We are water protectors /Carole Lindstrom, Michaela Goade (illus). Inspired by the many Indigenous-led movements across North America, We Are Water Protectors issues an urgent rallying cry to safeguard the Earth’s water from harm and corruption–a bold and lyrical picture book written by Carole Lindstrom and vibrantly illustrated by Michaela Goade.
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