Celebrate Canada with stories that explore our history, culture and identity. This curated collection offers something for every age and interest, from picture books to powerful non-fiction.
Oh! Un orignal! Un livre de mots Canadien by Scott J. Barker
Junior: Découvrez toute la splendeur de notre immense pays grâce à ce livre tout carton ayant pour thème le Canada! Les aurores boréales, les érables, la poutine et le hockey ne sont que quelques-uns des éléments qui représentent le Canada.
Children’s Illustrated Map of Canada by Madison Parker and Brett Curzon
Junior: Take a journey through the ten provinces and three territories of Canada. Entertaining illustrated maps featuring pictographs of the unique food, wildlife and traditions that span the country.
Jules et Jim, frères d'armes by Jaques Goldstyn
Junior: Jules et Jim sont inséparables. Depuis leur enfance, ils forment un duo complice. Quand la Grande Guerre éclate, Jules et Jim s'engagent dans l'armée. Devenus frères d'armes, ils combattent avec courage et puisent leurs forces dans leur amitié.
The Fragments that Remain by Mackenzie Angeconeb
Teen: The Fragments that Remain is a story told through letters and poetry about two siblings and the valley of grief that separates them.
Indiginerds: Tales from Modern Indigenous Life by Alina Pete
Teen: First Nations culture in Canada is vibrant and evolving. This graphic novel collection celebrates the blending of Indigenous youth and pop culture, from gaming to social media, pirate radio to garage bands, and missed connections at the pow wow.
A Most Extraordinary Ride by Marc Garneau
Adult: Marc Garneau chronicles his once-improbable ascent from a mischievous teenager and rebellious military officer to a decorated astronaut and statesman who represented Canada on the world stage, both on and off the planet.
Talk Treaty to Me: Understanding the Basics of Treaties and Land in Canada by Crystal Gail Fraser and Sara Komarnisky
Adult: Crystal Gail Fraser and Sara Komarnisky untangle the complexities of treaties and set a path forward for greater understanding of all our roles, rights and responsibilities.
We Oughta Know: How Céline, Shania, Alanis, and Sarah Ruled the ’90s and Changed Music by Andrea Warner
Adult: Music journalist Andrea Warner explores how Céline Dion, Shania Twain, Alanis Morissette and Sarah McLachlan became legit global superstars and revolutionized '90s music. Warner offers us a new perspective on the music and legacies of the four Canadian women who dominated the '90s airwaves and influenced an entire generation of current-day pop stars.
Flags of Canada by Stephen Harper and Greg Stoicoiu
Adult: Stephen Harper, Canada's twenty-second prime minister and an avid vexillologist, captures the colourful evolution of the nation's state symbols, showcasing the political, historical and cultural significance behind British and French imperial emblems, and the flags we proudly fly today.
Two Solitudes by Hugh MacLennan
Adult: In his vivid portrayals of human drama in First World War-era Quebec, MacLennan focuses on two individuals whose love increases the prejudices that surround them until they discover that "love consists in this, that two solitudes protect, and touch and greet each other."
Canada's Prime Ministers and the Shaping of a National Identity by Raymond Benjamin Blake
Adult: Focusing on prime ministers in the post-war period, Blake shows how, regardless of political affiliation, Canadian prime ministers have worked to build national unity and have shaped the national identity.
