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Equity Diversity & Inclusion (195 series)

Challenges for Teen Girls: Anxiety, Self-Image, and Bullying

In a post-pandemic world dominated by social media, many issues that have always impacted teenage girls feel more overwhelming than ever. Girls are struggling with anxiety related to self-image issues, body image issues, and cyberbullying. Understanding these issues is crucial to help girls learn how to navigate a world full of harmful messages, and to understand that no matter what anyone says, they are enough.

Circus of Fears (Roar! Books)

Your heart is racing, palms are sweaty, and you canÎt stop shaking. What is this feeling? ItÎs fear! From creepy crawlers to speaking in front of a crowd, this series dives into a circus of fears that gets under peopleÎs skin. These hi-lo adventures are a perfect way to explore the science of fear. Struggling readers in grades 6 and 7 wonÎt be able to put down these accessible books written at a 3rd and 4th grade reading level.

City Beet

When a notice for a community potluck is posted, Victoria and her neighbour Mrs. Kosta decide to bring a beet salad as their contribution. But first they need to grow this special vegetable for their dish. They plant the seeds in their garden plot, and throughout the summer they water, fertilize, weed, and mulch. And they watch their beet grow and grow and grow. On potluck day, it's time to harvest so they can make their salad. Victoria grabs the garlic and the grater and Mrs. Kosta steps up to

Color Makes the World Go Round

Imagine a RAINBOW without color, or FLAMINGOS, or RED SHOES. What about a ZEBRA? Oh . . . hmmmm. This whimsical, layered exploration though color celebrates that variety, diversity, and difference creates joy. Christopher Nielsen invites you to imagine a world with color . . . and without. Cleverly juxtaposing illustrations, he shows how color makes our world wonderful. Deceptively simple, this is a book that can spark discussion about difference and the richness and depth it adds to life.

Common Threads: Adam's Day at the Market

Adam and his family spend an exciting day at the colourful and bustling Eastern Market. But when Adam gets briefly separated from Mom and Dad, he mistakes a friendly, diverse cast of characters for his parents in their traditional Muslim clothing--and shows that we all have more in common than you might think. This nearly-wordless picture book celebrates diversity and community in vibrant, dynamic art.

Community Helpers (Pioneer)

Communities are stronger when people help each other. This engaging series introduces readers to many ways that helpers can get involved in their communities, describing what kinds of actions people can take and how those actions can help.

Cree/English Bilingual Books  

Did you know that wolves are large, dog-like animals? The gray wolf is the most common type of wolf. Discover these and other interesting facts in Wolf.

Cultures of the World (Third Edition)

All books of the critically-acclaimed Cultures of the Worldõ series ensure an immersive experience by offering vibrant photographs with descriptive nonfiction narratives, and interactive activities such as creating an authentic traditional dish from an easy-to-follow recipe. Copious maps and detailed timelines present the past and present of the country, while exploration of the art and architecture help your readers to understand why diversity is the spice of Life.

Cuthbert Grant

Son of a Scottish trader and an Indigenous mother, Cuthbert Grant became a leader of the Métis-a distinct group of mixed European and Indigenous people who developed communities along fur trading routes in the 1800s. He saw his people through conflict and change and helped transition them to a new way of life in what is now Canada and the United States.

Dictionary for a Better World: Poems, Quotes, and Anecdotes from A to Z

How can we make the world a better place? This inspiring resource for middle-grade readers is organized as a dictionary; each entry presents a word related to creating a better world, such as ally, empathy, or respect. For each word, there is a poem, a quote from an inspiring person, a personal anecdote from the authors, and a "try it" prompt for an activity. This second poetic collaboration from Irene Latham and Charles Waters builds upon themes of diversity and inclusiveness from their previou