Book Recommendations & Learning Resources

We are thrilled to introduce Meet My Africa  by the phenomenal storyteller and educator Ayo Wilson! This vibrant nonfiction book takes readers on a journey across the African continent—home to breathtaking landscapes, extraordinary wildlife, and a rich tapestry of languages, traditions, and communities. Through the voices of children who proudly share their cultures, readers are invited to celebrate both the uniqueness and the shared humanity that connect us all. From the rhy

We are thrilled to introduce Devin-Leigh Hunter and Carl T. Madden’s book The Noticorns. The story brings the reader into the magical realm of Unicornia, where unicorns roam freely and where a special group of creatures, known as the Noticorns, also reside. The Noticorns boast eccentric hues, unique bodies, and an array of diverse traits, yet they are made to feel like outcasts and are subjected to bullying by the unicorns. However, fate has a distinctive journey in mind for

We are thrilled to introduce  This Is Not My Story written by Ryan Uytdewilligen and illustrated by David Huyck. T he story follows a writer and his main character who set out on an inventive search for the ideal plot. Ryan Uytdewilligen, with his distinctive sense of humour, ventures into metafiction and directly engages the reader, offering an enjoyable journey through various literary genres. This narrative provides a glimpse into the artistic process of writing, emphasizi

“From the dancer we learned that we’re better together, a big human family for now and forever.” We are excited to introduce Teddy Anderson’s book, “The Medicine Wheel: Stories of a Hoop Dancer.” This book encourages inclusion and belonging through the power of storytelling. In this story, a Mooshum (grandfather) is telling his grandson stories. Through these stories, other children from around the world also come to listen, and they learn the importance of embracing all cult

We are honoured to feature and share with you Tasha Spillett-Sumner's new picture book, released October 15, 2022, Beautiful You, Beautiful Me. Like her first picture book, I Sang You Down from the Stars, this book beautifully illustrates the love between a mother and her child. In this book, a child named Izzy realizes she is different from her mother in several ways. This realization leaves Izzy feeling sad and confused because she longs to be beautiful in the ways she see

Take Our Kids to Work 2022 works to ensure that young people are valued and heard with their ideas for transformative change within their communities being put into action! We had the pleasure of having Evan Desroches from Welland Centennial Secondary School join the Chapters4Change team today. Evan worked to help the team prepare for the Simcoe County Early Childhood Education Conference which we will be attending at the Nottawasaga Inn in Aliston Saturday November 5 from 9

We are excited to feature Sharee Miller’s ‘ Don’t Touch My Hair! ’. The book is based around Sharee’s own experiences of feeling uncomfortable and disrespected when others would touch her hair without her permission. In the book, a young girl named Aria attempts to find ways to avoid the many curious hands that want to touch her hair. The book highlights the importance of respecting personal boundaries and asking permission. It also serves as a tool to empower young people to

We are extremely excited to feature one of our very favourite children's books, the New York Times bestseller 'I Am Enough' by actress, activist, and changemaking author Grace Byers. Grace drawn inspiration for this book from her own personal experiences as a multicultural, biracial CODA (Child of Deaf Adults). Grace was bullied throughout her childhood, and these experiences drove her to want to write a book which would empower young girls everywhere. ' I Am Enough' sends

We are honoured to feature and share with you Tasha Spillett-Sumner's New York Times and CBC Books bestseller ' I Sang You Down from the Stars'. This book beautifully illustrates a mother's deep love for her new baby and the importance of passing on traditional teachings and stories. The story brings readers on a journey as a mother prepares a medicine bundle for the arrival of her new baby. The sacred bundle holds important items which celebrate indigenous traditions and cul

We are proud to feature Rob Sanders’ book Pride: The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag . This book tells the story of Harvey Milk and the creation of the Rainbow flag, with the help of his friend Gilbert Baker. The key values held within the pages of this story include equality, pride, hope, love, inclusion, and belonging. Harvey believed in equality for all, and the rainbow flag is now the most widely used flag for 2SLGBTQ+ social movements. Visit Children's Book Aut

I AM NOT A NUMBER, written by Jenny Kay Dupuis and Kathy Kacer, illustrated by Gillian Newland, and translated into English by Muriel Sawyer and Geraldine McLeod (with contributions by Tory Fisher). Young readers will get a glimpse into the harsh conditions experienced by the children who were forced to attend residential schools and the impact the schools had, and still have on the residential school survivors, their families, and the families of the children who never made

For July 2021, we are featuring Cedella Marley's 'One Love', based off of the iconic song by the same name written by her father, the late Bob Marley. The book promotes the idea of a world united by love and we see this demonstrated through the illustrations of a park and what looks to be a community garden bringing people together. Cedella writes that her father thought a world united by love was possible if we all embrace and take care of one another. This book reminds read

We are happy to introduce Lisa Moore Ramee's, A Good Kind of Trouble. This novel is perfect for teaching young readers the importance of family, friendships, and standing up for what is right, even if it might get you into trouble. The novel follows the life of twelve-year-old Shayla as she navigates junior high, friendships, and the world around her, figuring out who she is and what she believes in. A Good Kind of Trouble is a book young readers can relate to, learn from, an