Middle Grade Posts
The Kids: Are They Alright?
What is it like for a child who lives with a parent or who knows an adult struggling with a crisis of mental health, addiction, or homelessness? A list …
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Middle Grade Marvels
Notes from a Children's Librarian: The "I Am Canada" Series
"These first-person narratives are so compelling that a reader doesn’t even notice that they’re actually learning history."
Launchpad: THE BARREN GROUNDS, by David A. Robertson
"David A. Robertson has written such a fine, beautiful novel. He manages to combine hard truths about our history with a Narnia-like fantasy, sweeping …
Books for Orange Shirt Day
Books to connect younger readers with the tragic legacy of Canada's residential schools.
Most Anticipated: Our Fall 2020 Books for Young Readers Preview
New books for young readers...and readers of all ages!
Launchpad: Tales from the Fringes of Fear, by Jeff Szpirglas
“A spine-tingling collection that's dead on for young horror buffs.”
Notes from a Children's Librarian: Catchy Beginnings
Great books with great starts.
Most Anticipated: Spring 2020 Books for Young Readers Preview
We're excited to be looking ahead to books for young readers, including picture books, middle grade, and YA titles.
Four Fast-Paced, Captivating Middle Grade Books Any Student Will Love
If you’re looking for a great story, where the main characters are relatable, look no further than the Orca Currents collection. These books are known …