Celebrate German Heritage Month by learning about Germany and German communities. This complex, resilient nation at the heart of Europe is home to eighty-four million citizens. Kingston Frontenac is home to 1,000 German speakers, while over 300,000 people across Canada are fluent in German. 

October is Canadian Islamic History Month, an opportunity to honour and celebrate our country’s large and diverse Muslim communities. From science to business, academia to the arts, Muslim Canadians have helped shape modern-day Canada.

First Nation Communities READ (FNCR) recognizes authors throughout our continent's diverse Indigenous communities. For nearly twenty years, this initiative has increased awareness of Indigenous teachings, cultures and worldviews and the value of storytelling across Turtle Island. 

Enjoy the winning titles in the Children’s and Young Adult/Adult categories (the first three in this list), chosen by a jury of Indigenous librarians from across Ontario. Explore the full YA/Adult list and children’s list.