I Read Canadian Day 2023

November 8, 2023 is I Read Canadian Day! This day is a nationwide initiative that celebrates the richness, diversity and breadth of Canadian literature for young people. Here are some of our staff's favorite Canadian books for kids for you to explore.

Updated October 30, 2023
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Operation cupcake : how simple machines work
Edlund, Bambi
Ginger and Mac are pros at snatching up delicious tidbits and bringing them back to their cozy mousehole to eat. Today, though, their mission is complicated. Their target is an especially aromatic vanilla cupcake with pink buttercream frosting. Only, it's (a) too big for them to carry, (b) on a high...
Living with Viola
Fung, Rosena
"Unforgettable . . . will shake middle grade readers to the core."--School Library Journal, starred review "Beautifully illustrated, relatable, and genuine." --Molly Brooks, creator of Sanity & Tallulah "Everyone needs to buy this book now.  Seriously. Buy it, read it,...
Silverwing : Silverwing, book 1
Oppel, Kenneth 1967-
Kenneth Oppel's harrowing adventure tales about Shade, a young bat on a quest to prove himself to the rest of his Silverwing colony, are now available with exquisite new covers -- guaranteed to entice the next generation of young fans!
Tegan and Sara : junior high
Quin, Tegan 1980-
From indie-pop twin-sister duo Tegan and Sara comes their bestselling contemporary middle grade graphic novel about growing up, coming out, and finding yourself through music and sisterhood--perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier's Sisters and Sweet Valley Twins. ...
The secret of the jade bangle
Trinh, Linda
"Engaging and empowering." --STARRED review, Nonstop Reader A charming early chapter book series that explores Vietnamese culture and identity through the eyes of the Nguyen siblings, with elements of the supernatural, spirituality, and social justice woven in.  Organized and...
Scaredy Squirrel gets a surprise
Watt, Mélanie 1975-
Young readers love laughing away their worries with Scaredy Squirrel! This anxious little fella's new graphic chapter book series is perfect for fans of Narwhal and Jelly and Pizza and Taco. In this NUTTY ADVENTURE, Scaredy is in for a big surprise.... And...

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