Sept. 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a time to honour the children who never returned home from residential schools, Survivors, their families and their communities. It is also a day for reflection, learning and action. This booklist offers stories and resources that deepen our understanding of Canada’s colonial history, celebrate Indigenous voices and knowledge and encourage us all to engage with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action.

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Truth and Reconciliation Reading Challenge
KFPL invites readers of all ages to take part in the Truth and Reconciliation Reading Challenge, launching Sept. 30. Explore books by Indigenous authors to learn about the histories, languages, cultures and lived experiences of Indigenous Peoples.
Track your reading in Beanstack to earn badges for activities, reviews and time milestones. Each badge is an entry into the grand prize draw for an orange shirt pin beading kit. The more you read, the more chances you have to win!
KFPL staff picks: 2022
It’s probably no surprise that many KFPL team members love to read! If you’re curious about what the people who spend all day surrounded by books enjoyed most this year, check out our staff picks for 2022 — the best books we read this year and why we loved them!
If you're feeling inspired, check out May We Suggest, a library service through which staff members give you personalized recommendations.
Celebrate winter solstice with these selections
The winter solstice happens on December 21 and marks colder days, long nights, and vibrant holidays such as Christmas, the festival of Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa. Explore the stories of winter and learn about its past during the season when the echoes of history ring the loudest!
Books featuring the indomitable female spirit
This collection moves to observe and acknowledge the vast variety of perspectives found in works written by and about women to reflect upon the courage, resilience, and devotion of the female spirit. In these titles, you will find commentary on the state of the female experience, stories where women are the feature, and a keen sense of wisdom that accompanies the authors’ lived experiences.
Dive in deep and witness how the writers capture innate and intense moments that have the power to disrupt the norm of society and encourage tenacious endeavours.