Celebrate National Indigenous History Month this June by reading the works of Indigenous authors!

As our hearts and minds reflect on the discovery of 215 children buried at the Kamloops residential school, and the ongoing trauma that Indigenous peoples face, this list of resources on residential schools and anti-Indigenous racism will help inform our conversations.

We also recommend spending some time with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's final report and Calls to Action. 

A  Residential Schools Crisis Line (1-866-925-4419) is available 24 hours a day for anyone experiencing pain or distress as a result of their residential school experience.

Have you read everything by Louise Penny and Peter Robinson?  Try these books by other Canadian mystery authors.

Travel Without Leaving Home:  Children’s Books to Take You Places

You don't need a passport to experience new cultures. Escape to a foreign land by reading these children's books set in different countries around the world.

Trees are our natural allies as we fight climate change. They provide food and shelter, and walking amongst them reconnects us with the natural world. The books and movies on this list look at trees from many points of view.

Later this month, local garden experts Joyce Hostyn and Maureen Buchanan will join KFPL to explore the tiny forest movement and share how they are applying it in Kingston.

Books are a great way to educate children about consent, bodily autonomy, and how to respect yourself and others. Through child-friendly explanations and fun illustrations, the following books can help parents and caregivers jumpstart these crucial and important conversations.