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Dear teacher-librarians, public librarians, wholesalers, and retailers:

It’s always a pleasure to introduce the new Association 8,500 books published by ABPBC members, as well as of Book Publishers of BC (ABPBC) educational cata- useful subject specific lists to help librarians augment logues. While we have been around for over 20 years, their collections. there will be new teacher-librarians in our schools and librarians in our public libraries as well as new staff The ABPBC wholeheartedly thanks our funders without in our bookstores and library wholesalers who will be whose support we could not provide these resources to seeing this resource for the first time. We hope you you: The Government of Canada through the Canada find it useful. Teacher-librarians remain at the heart of Book Fund of Canadian Heritage, The Canada Council these catalogues selecting and annotating the books you for the Arts, Creative BC, and the City of Vancouver. will find within these pages. We trust this resource will introduce you to the many excellent and relevant titles Over the years, I have met many teacher-librarians published in BC. in my role at the ABPBC, whether it’s been at the BC Teacher-Librarians Association conference, Ministry of BC Books for BC Schools is helpfully organized first Education meetings in the early days of this catalogue, by appropriate level: Elementary (K–7), Secondary or raising awareness of the importance of teacher- (8–12), and Cross-Grades for those books that are librarians in our schools. I have so much admiration for appropriate at both levels. Entries are organized your dedication, passion for books, and knowledge. I alphabetically by title within each section. Subject will be retiring this year but I hope to stay in touch with areas follow the BC Ministry of Education’s curriculum the publishing community and with my friends and and we also highlight specific courses where it is felt colleagues in related sectors. that information should be included. Grade levels and relevant bibliographical material are included to help Best regards, users make selections. Margaret Reynolds Our catalogue is available on our website in PDF Executive Director format (books.bc.ca/resources/for-teacher-librarians). Association of Book Publishers of BC You may also want to check out BC Books Online (bcbooks.49thshelf.com), where you will find over September 2016

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COVER ARTIST Julie Flett From Wild Berries, reprinted with permissions from Wild Berries, 2014 Julie Flett, ©2014 Julie Flett is an award-winning author, illustrator, and artist currently living in Vancouver, BC. She is Cree-Métis. Julie studied fine arts at Concordia University in Montreal and Emily Carr University of Art + Design in Vancouver. Most recently, Julie’s book Wild Berries/Pakwa che Menisu was chosen as the First Nation Communities READ title selection for 2014–2015.

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BAGELS ON BOARD! BEATRICE MORE THE BLUE VASE BROTHER XII’S Joan Betty Stuchner MOVES IN Katarina Jovanovic TREASURE Dave Whamond, illus. Sara Cassidy Josée Bisaillon, illus. Amanda Spottiswoode Get ready to meet Bagels—a Helen Flook, illus. Bullying occurs in many guises, Molly March, illus. dog that’s a “wild combination” In this book in the Orca Echoes as illustrated in this sensi- The year is 1936 in this nostalgic of sheltie, whippet, and Jack series, neat freak Beatrice More’s tive story featuring 10-year old mystery-adventure novel. The Russell. Once again, it’s full family has just moved to a Sonia. When Sonia acciden- Phillips and MacTavish clans, on mischief and mayhem in new house, creating the kind tally breaks neighbour Mrs. under the tutelage of eccentric this third foray in the Bagels of chaos that she can’t stand. Kaminski’s special blue vase, she Uncle Bert, have spent many Bernstein easy reader series Hyper-organized Beatrice loves is horrified and doesn’t know happy winter and summer holi- when Bagels’ owner Josh, his nothing more than order, and what to do. Mrs. Kaminski’s days together in idyllic Scotland. little sister Sarah, and their is always making lists to orga- granddaughter Marta offers her Now they are getting ready for parents win a cruise. Dogs nize her world. When she meets assistance but Sonia soon dis- the grandest trip of all: Uncle aren’t allowed, but, true to his some new friends while walking covers that her silence comes Bert has arranged for all seven pedigree and uncanny nose her dog and invites them over with a cost. Marta’s extortion of the children, ranging in ages, for trouble, Bagels somehow for a visit, Beatrice tries to demands steadily escalate to to spend a summer in far flung ends up as a stowaway. The quickly get her not-so-organized include daily presents, money, British Columbia exploring its kids’ creative efforts to keep family—including her super- and lunches. The victimiza- coast aboard the South Islander. their pet’s arrival top-secret messy little sister—all unpacked tion makes Sonia’s life at school Not only do they plan on spend- from both their parents and and tidy before her new friends increasingly unbearable. She is ing the summer exploring the the boat staff keep the plot arrive. She eventually comes to ostracized by classmates and islands and coves that dot the moving at a fast pace. Throw in realize that maybe everything plunged into a seemingly hope- Georgia Strait, but they have an additional onboard mystery doesn’t have to be perfect all the less spiral of intimidation, lies, been inspired by the story of the to solve plus some funny and time. Told with lots of humour, and unhappiness. Fortunately, real Brother XII’s stolen trea- imaginative dialogue, and this story includes themes of an observant teacher helps sure, which they surely intend to you’ve got a beginning chapter family, perfectionism, and Sonia to find the courage to find. A glossary of sailing terms book full of non-stop antics. The compromise. confront Marta. is included. cartoon illustrations by award- Hughes won the Writers’ Illustrator Bisaillon was a Spottiswoode’s previous book winning syndicated cartoonist Union of Canada’s Writing for finalist for a Governor General’s is South Islander: Memoirs of a Whamond further extend the Children Competition and has Literary Award. Jovanovic was Cruising Dog. humorous slapstick mood. been nominated for numerous the recipient of the Christie awards including the Red Cedar Harris Children’s Literature and CBC Literary Awards. Prize for The King Has Goat Ears.

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Index/Bibliography: no/no Index/Bibliography: no/no Index/Bibliography: no/no Index/Bibliography: no/no ©2015 80pp. 5.25"x7.625" ©2015 80pp. 5.25"x7.625" ©2015 120pp. 5.5"x8.25" ©2015 224pp. 5.5"x7" b/w line drawings b/w drawings b/w collage illustrations b/w drawings, maps ISBN 9781459806955 $6.95 PA ISBN 9781459807617 $6.95 PA ISBN 9781896580913 $12.95 PA ISBN 9781772030716 $12.95 PA epub 9781459806979 $6.95 epub 9781459807631 $6.95 Tradewind Books epub 9781772030723 $9.99 Orca Book Publishers Orca Book Publishers www.tradewindbooks.com Heritage House www.orcabook.com www.orcabook.com www.heritagehouse.ca

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CROCS AT WORK DUKE’S DEN FRAME AND THE HANNAH & THE WILD Robert Heidbreder Becky Citra MCGUIRE WOODS Rae Maté, illus. Almost 12-year-old Amelia is Joanna M. Weston Carol Anne Shaw The crocodiles from Crocodiles feeling sadness and abandon- When Frame and her brother In this third book in the series, Say and Crocodiles Play are ment since her parents divorced. find the body of a family friend Hannah experiences a trans- back for their third reptilian She and her mother must move in the Koksilah River, they formational week in Tofino romp in this rhyming picture to a shabbier area of Vancouver, are shocked and intrigued. while taking part in a beach book. Their silly antics take where the basement suite of Determined to look for clues clean up program following the them into the work force where their house is rented to a kind they investigate the river- 2011 Japanese tsunami. She is typical job descriptions soon young couple who secretively bank and the property of The accompanied by her nemesis dissolve into crocodile mayhem. care for abandoned, sickly McGuire, a gruff and cantan- Sabrina, tsunami survivor Heidbreder’s rollicking verses reptiles, and exotic pets. The kerous turkey farmer. Making Kimiko, and wild raven Jack, reveal the playful side of work plight of these sad creatures assumptions about what they befriended earlier in the series. with mailmen who love to hide resonates with Amelia and her find, they jump to unwarranted Hannah’s adventures begin the mail, doctors who take two new friends. When they conclusions and get themselves when she finds a mysterious delight in slapping Band-Aids create fund-raising strategies to into various sorts of trouble. A glass ball, triggering a series of over their patients, house paint- save the penniless couple and night fishing expedition puts events that eventually reveal ers who would rather splatter animals from being evicted, a Frame in danger and reveals the that Kimiko belongs to a kitsune paint about, and florists who generous, new spirit of extended true culprit. (spirit fox) clan that can move prefer to munch up their flower family and community comes Serious subjects such as an between the animal and human bouquets. Maté’s slapstick illus- together around a worthy cause. obsessive boyfriend, a friend’s world. With Hanna and Jack’s trations capture the croco- The lively, brief chapters feature mother’s death from cancer, and help, Kimiko overcomes her diles’ exuberance with bright smart and sassy adolescent dia- behaviour at a funeral are part struggle to control the magical and cheerful acrylic colours. logue with contemporary refer- of the story but are not fully powers bestowed upon her. She highlights the unexpected ences, incidental learning about addressed. Descriptions of Vancouver punchline of each stanza with animals, and persuasive letter Caution: On the night fishing Island’s rugged coastal wilder- a fun-filled double-page spread writing skills. expedition they appear to be ness are included, as well as ref- featuring cartoon-like croco- This BC author is a former using flashlights to attract the erences to First Nations culture, dile employees. A perfect teacher who has won many fish. In BC, fishing with a light history, and legends. read-aloud. awards including twice the Red that is not attached to the line Shaw’s previous books won Heidbreder is an award- Cedar Award and the Sheila within 1m of the hook is illegal. the Moonbeam Children’s Book winning Vancouver poet and Egoff Children’s Literature Award. teacher. Award.

GRADES: K-2, ENGLISH GRADES: 3–6, ENGLISH GRADES: 4–7, ENGLISH GRADES: 4–7, ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS LANGUAGE ARTS LANGUAGE ARTS LANGUAGE ARTS, SCIENCE, SOCIAL STUDIES Index/Bibliography: no/no Index/Bibliography: no/no Index/Bibliography: no/no ©2015 32pp. 9"x11.5" ©2016 192pp. 5"x7.5" ©2015 144pp. 5.5"x8.25" Index/Bibliography: no/no colour illustrations ISBN 9781459809017 $9.95 PA ISBN 9781896580593 $12.95 PA ©2015 240pp. 5.25"x7.625" ISBN 9781926890043 $18.95 HC epub 9781459809031 $9.99 Tradewind Books ISBN 9781553804406 $9.99 PA Tradewind Books Orca Book Publishers www.tradewindbooks.com epub 9781553804413 $9.99 www.tradewindbooks.com www.orcabook.com Ronsdale Press www.ronsdalepress.com

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JUSTINE MCKEEN, LUCY TRIES LUGE LUCY TRIES SHORT LUCY TRIES SOCCER BOTTLE THROTTLE Lisa Bowes TRACK Lisa Bowes Sigmund Brouwer James Hearne, illus. Lisa Bowes James Hearne, illus. Dave Whamond, illus. This is the first picture book James Hearne, illus. This is the third picture book Book seven in the award- in the Lucy Tries Sports series, This is the second picture in the Lucy Tries Sports series, winning Justine McKeen, which embodies a positive atti- book in the Lucy Tries Sports which embodies a positive atti- Queen of Green series finds tude towards “participACTION” series, which embodies a tude towards “participACTION” Justine McKeen enthusiastic in new sports, fair play, and fun positive attitude towards in new sports, skill building, and about living green. She fre- for girls, as well as boys. Spunky “participACTION” in new fair play for girls, as well as boys. quently launches projects at Lucy faces her fears and zooms sports, skill building, and fair Lucy and her friends cheerfully school and with her friends down an exhilarating luge track, play for girls, as well as boys. In practice their soccer skills with aimed at encouraging others which feels “just like tobog- this story, Lucy enthusiastically the guidance of their support- to also increase the ‘greenness’ ganing at home on my sleigh.” joins some teammates for a fun ive coach before a friendly game of their lives. Justine wants to The simple, energetic rhyming and friendly short track speed with another team. Teamwork, launch a project at her school to text in large font is enhanced by skating race. All of the girls good sportsmanship, and fun discourage people from buying colourful, highlighted key terms exemplify good sportsmanship, are exemplified in this upbeat and using bottled water. Told and phrases plus lively, digitally win or lose. The simple, story of “the world’s beautiful in an engaging and humorous coloured artwork. Additional energetic rhyming text in large game”. The simple, energetic style, this story includes lots of features include a luge “Fast font is enhanced by colourful, rhyming text in large font is age-appropriate scientific infor- Facts!” page at the end and extra highlighted short track terms enhanced by colourful, high- mation and ideas that would activities, links, and videos at and phrases plus lively, digitally lighted soccer terms and phrases be great for launching student www.lucytriessports.com. coloured artwork. Additional plus lively, digitally coloured discussions on the environment, The author and illustrator features include a safety- artwork. Additional features science fair projects, and using live in Calgary. Bowes is a sports oriented “Fast Facts!” page at include a soccer “Fast Facts!” science in everyday life. Includes reporter and was the CTV the end and extra activities, page at the end and extra activi- a section with green tips and host for women’s hockey at the links, and videos at www. ties, links, and videos at web links on the science found Vancouver Olympic Winter lucytriessports.com. This title is www.lucytriessports.com. in each chapter along with a Games. This title was listed also available in French as Lucy The author and illustrator chart that shows how some as a Best Books for Kids and Fait du Patinage de Vitesse. live in Calgary. Bowes is a of the ideas could be used as Teens in 2016 by the Canadian sports reporter and was the science fair projects. Children’s Book Centre. CTV host for women’s hockey at the Vancouver Olympic Winter Games.

GRADES: 1–4, ENGLISH GRADES: K-2, ENGLISH GRADES: K-2, ENGLISH GRADES: K-2, ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS, SCIENCE LANGUAGE ARTS, PHYSICAL AND LANGUAGE ARTS, PHYSICAL AND LANGUAGE ARTS, PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION HEALTH EDUCATION HEALTH EDUCATION Index/Bibliography: no/no ©2016 80pp. 5.25"x7.625" Index/Bibliography: no/no Index/Bibliography: no/no Index/Bibliography: no/no b/w drawings ©2015 32pp. 9"x9" ©2015 32pp. 9"x9" ©2015 32pp. 9"x9" ISBN 9781459807310 $6.95 PA colour illustrations colour illustrations colour illustrations epub 9781459810426 $6.95 ISBN 9781459810198 $12.95 PA ISBN 9781459810259 $12.95 PA ISBN 9781459810228 $12.95 PA Orca Book Publishers epub 9781459810211 $9.99 epub 9781459810273 $9.99 epub 9781459810242 $9.99 www.orcabook.com Orca Book Publishers Orca Book Publishers Orca Book Publishers www.orcabook.com www.orcabook.com www.orcabook.com

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NUPTSE AND NUPTSE AND PASSOVER THE RIDDLEMASTER LHOTSE GO TO LHOTSE GO TO THE FESTIVAL OF FREEDOM Kevin Crossley-Holland ICELAND ROCKIES Monique Polak Stéphane Jorisch, illus. Jocey Asnong Jocey Asnong Part of a new series, Orca This original tale features Jocey Asnong, illus. Jocey Asnong, illus. Origins, this title explores tradi- playful elements of picture book This is the second picture book This is the third picture book tions of the world. It describes stories that fascinate children by Asnong featuring a pair of by Asnong featuring a pair of Polak’s personal experiences of such as riddles to be solved, the adventurous cats named for adventurous cats named for two reconnecting with the celebra- mystery of an unknown island two Himalayan mountains. In Himalayan mountains. In this tion of Passover and what it and its treasure, plus slightly this story, Nuptse and Lhotse story, Nuptse and Lhotse assist means to Jewish culture. In malevolent yet harmless charac- dig up a Viking helmet and a mother grizzly as she searches addition, the reader is given ters. A darkly-hooded, strange, travel to Iceland to discover the through the Rockies for her lost the origins of Passover, modern old Riddlemaster and his ship’s meaning of the letters carved cubs. The whimsical story is interpretations of the holiday, crew of creatures pose seven on the horns. The story follows combined with factual informa- and how it is celebrated around riddles to be answered correctly the format of a saga as the cats tion about tourist destinations the world. Included are a by three children if they wish travel around the island nation and fauna of the region, as well number of personal accounts to be sailed to a nearby island seeking translation assistance as a map of the Rockies. One of Holocaust survivors and to search for treasures. When from various Icelandic animals. humorous illustration compares how Passover was celebrated the children struggle to answer, They end up at the Katla a grizzly bear with a teddy bear. in their home before and after some of the ship’s animals hun- Volcano with an Elfish girl who There are two other books in the war. The book also pro- grily approach them. However, helps them solve the mystery. A the series: Nuptse & Lhotse in vides a number of facts, recipes, they triumph in the end, are map of Iceland and an illustra- Nepal and Nuptse & Lhotse Go inspirational quotes, and colour allowed to land on the island, tion of traditional Viking foods to Iceland. reproductions and photographs and are greeted by a treasure are included. making this a user-friendly trove of books and stories. There are two other books in resource geared towards young Crossley-Holland has won the series: Nuptse & Lhotse in readers. prestigious British awards Nepal and Nuptse & Lhotse Go including the Guardian to the Rockies. Children’s Fiction Award and the Carnegie Medal. Jorisch lives in Montreal and has twice won the Governor- General’s Award for Children’s Illustration.

GRADES: 2–5, ENGLISH GRADES: 2–5, ENGLISH GRADES: 4–7, SOCIAL STUDIES GRADES: 2–4, ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS LANGUAGE ARTS LANGUAGE ARTS Index/Bibliography: yes/yes Index/Bibliography: no/no Index/Bibliography: no/no ©2016 72pp. 7.5"x9" Index/Bibliography: no/no ©2015 40pp. 8"x10" ©2015 40pp. 8"x10" b/w and colour photographs ©2016 32pp. 9.5"x11.5" pastel and collage illustration pastel and collage illustrations ISBN 9781459809901 $24.95 HC colour illustrations ISBN 9781771601245 $18.00 HC ISBN 9781771601528 $18.00 HC epub 9781459809925 $9.99 ISBN 9781926890111 $19.95 PA Rocky Mountain Books epub 9781771600200 $9.99 Orca Book Publishers Tradewind Books www.rmbooks.com Rocky Mountain Books www.orcabook.com www.tradewindbooks.com www.rmbooks.com

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ROCKY MOUNTAIN SALAMANDER SPARE DOG PARTS THE SUMMER WE ABCs RESCUE Alison Hughes SAVED THE BEES Jocey Asnong Pamela McDowell Ashley Spires, illus. Robin Stevenson Jocey Asnong, illus. Kasia Charko, illus. A little girl in a lab coat specu- When his mother first decides Rocky Mountain ABCs is a In this book in the Orca Echoes lates about the origins of her to turn their family into a travel- delightful board book with series, Cricket and her fourth mutt’s unique features: leftover ing road show to educate people many layers of interest. There grade friends live in Waterton, parts apparently put together about the plight of the honey- are simple phrases to represent Alberta within the boundar- like a dog puzzle. A tubby body, bee, 12-year-old Wolf is proud the letter, the first example being ies of Waterton Lakes National wiry fur, mismatched legs, a of her passionate activism, but “All Aboard, we’re going on an Park. One day, while riding their drooly snout, and lopsided ears days into their journey, packed adventure”. Some pages include bikes, Cricket and her friend, combine to make the perfect into a decrepit hand-painted two letters, for example “Deer Shiloh, encounter Dr. Kate, who companion animal, especially van, Wolf realizes that parading and elk are eating dinner” and is studying the migration of when filled with the “biggest around in home-made bee cos- sidebars give the place name of the two-toed salamander. The heart that ever beat”. At the end, tumes while his mother predicts a location beginning with the children provide ideas to assist the stitches and patches disap- end-of-the-world doom is not given letter (page A is Alberta, the salamanders to cross a busy pear as the “Frankendog” romps quite what he’d been expecting. Canada). Colourful illustrations park road. The story follows in the park with her person. His mother’s obsession with her show whimsical animal char- a real life incident explained Readers will recognize Spires’ crusade was making her blind acters placed in realistic Rocky in the epilogue. Alberta has illustration style from numerous to the needs of her family. Wolf, Mountain backgrounds. installed tunnels to enable sala- picture books and the Binky the his teen stepsister, her boy- Asnong’s Nuptse & Lhotse in manders and other creatures Cat series of graphic novels. friend, and their five-year-old Nepal won a Purple Dragonfly safe passage within the National twin siblings run away to stay Award. Park. Budding environmental- with their estranged grand- ists will find accurate depic- mother. Reuniting with his tions of research methods and mother teaches Wolf about love, salamander features. The excel- commitment, and compromise. lent illustrations help to clarify Stevenson’s Record Breaker items and events described in won the Silver Birch Award and the book. A Thousand Shades of Blue was McDowell’s Ospreys in a Governor General’s Literary Danger is a nominee for the Award finalist. 2015 Green Earth Book Award.

GRADES: K–1, ARTS EDUCATION, GRADES: 1–4, ENGLISH GRADES: K–3, ENGLISH GRADES: 5–7, CAREER ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS, LANGUAGE ARTS, SCIENCE LANGUAGE ARTS EDUCATION, ENGLISH LANGUAGE SCIENCE ARTS, SCIENCE, SOCIAL STUDIES Index/Bibliography: no/no Index/Bibliography: no/no Index/Bibliography: no/no ©2016 80pp. 5.25"x7.625" ©2016 32pp. 8.75"x10.75" Index/Bibliography: no/no ©2016 28pp. 6.5"x6.5" b/w drawings colour illustrations ©2015 240pp. 5"x7.5" colour illustrations ISBN 9781459811232 $6.95 PA ISBN 9781459807044 $19.95 HC ISBN 9781459808348 $9.95 PA ISBN 9781771601634 $12.00 epub 9781459811256 $6.95 epub 9781459807068 $9.99 epub 9781459808362 $9.95 Boardbook Orca Book Publishers Orca Book Publishers Orca Book Publishers Rocky Mountain Books www.orcabook.com www.orcabook.com www.orcabook.com www.rmbooks.com

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TROUBLE AT IMPACT WHAT GRANDMA WHAT HAPPENS WHERE DO BABIES LAKE BUILT WHEN A LOVED ONE COME FROM? Andreas Oertel Michelle Gilman DIES? OUR FIRST TALK ABOUT BIRTH OUR FIRST TALK ABOUT DEATH Book three in The Shenanigans Jazmin Sasky, illus. Dr. Jillian Roberts series sends Cody, Eric, and Based on the life and legacy Dr. Jillian Roberts Cindy Revell, illus. Rachel off to Impact Lake. of the author’s mother, What Cindy Revell, illus. Pairing very simple language When visitors at the gas station Grandma Built tells the story Pairing simple language with with digitally coloured illus- claim to be looking for sunken of the house by the lake that detail-rich illustrations, this trations, this book in the Just planes, Cody and Eric become Grandma and Grandpa built book in the Just Enough series Enough series addresses procre- suspicious. They explore the and expanded as their family touches on a wide range of dif- ation, conception, pregnancy, abandoned WWII military base expanded. The family and their ficult topics including death as fetal development, and birth. and discover the men are not happy memories of growing a part of nature’s cycle, funerals The information is presented divers and their gear is fake. up there over the years turn of various faiths, the afterlife, truthfully in a matter-of-fact Later, they all meet the “Mad the house into a home and and grief. The tone is matter- tone. The union of sperm and Trapper” and Pluto, a large the centre of their extended of-fact but supportive and the egg, and delivery through black bear who loves marsh- family as the children grow bright illustrations reinforce the the birth canal are discussed mallows. Background research and have families of their own. positive approach. The digitally without reference to the geni- leads the youngsters to believe Accompanied by colourful, coloured illustrations include tals, allowing parents or teachers the men are actually looking for cheerful illustrations, this story information that enhances the the latitude to address addi- diamonds. When the trapper shows the family’s love for their text. A list of questions at the tional questions or comments as is kidnapped, a bag of fake Grandma and the life she built end could be read to children or they see fit. In a list of questions diamonds and several bags of for them. It also gently intro- used by an adult to help answer at the end, the basic mechanics marshmallows allow the boys to duces the idea of how a loved additional questions about of sex are discussed, as is in vitro rescue the trapper and, with the one can leave a legacy for their burial and cremation, reincar- fertilization, medical profession- help of Pluto, trap the kidnap- family even after they die, and nation, grief, and the death of als, Cesarean sections, adoption, pers until Rachel arrives with that, even though we may be sad a pet. and diverse family structures. the police. Although references that they are gone, we still have Caution: When using this Caution: The topics here are made to the two previous many happy memories of them resource, sensitivity to students can be sensitive for individual books, this story stands alone. to guide us in continuing family who have had traumatic experi- students, their families, and their Discussion and comprehen- traditions. ences and communities with dif- broader communities. An aware- sion questions are included. ferent cultural practices around ness of and sensitivity to diverse death should be considered. beliefs should be considered.

GRADES: 4–6, ENGLISH GRADES: K–3, ENGLISH GRADES: K–3, SCIENCE, SOCIAL GRADES: K–2, SCIENCE, SOCIAL LANGUAGE ARTS LANGUAGE ARTS STUDIES STUDIES

Index/Bibliography: no/no Index/Bibliography: no/no Index/Bibliography: no/no Index/Bibliography: no/no ©2015 192pp. 5"x7" ©2016 32pp. 9.5"X8" ©2016 32pp. 8.5"x8.5" ©2015 32pp. 8.5"x8.5" ISBN 9781772030679 $9.95 PA colour illustrations colour illustrations colour illustrations epub 9781772030686 $7.99 ISBN 9781550177534 $14.95 PA ISBN 9781459809451 $19.95 HC ISBN 9781459809420 $19.95 HC Heritage House Publishing Harbour Publishing epub 9781459809475 $9.99 epub 9781459809444 $9.99 www.heritagehouse.ca www.harbourpublishing.com Orca Book Publishers Orca Book Publishers www.orcabook.com www.orcabook.com

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ALIENS AMONG US BILL REID THE BIRDER’S GUIDE DEEP ROOTS INVASIVE ANIMALS AND PLANTS COLLECTED TO VANCOUVER HOW TREES SUSTAIN OUR OF BRITISH COLUMBIA PLANET Martine J. Reid AND THE LOWER Alex Van Tol Nikki Tate Bill Reid Collected pays tribute MAINLAND Mike Deas, illus. to one of Canada’s most Nature Vancouver, In this Orca Footprints series This informative guide is renowned 20th century artists. Colin Clasen, ed. title, the significance of trees not just for the scientifically as “barometers” of our planet’s Reid’s career, which spanned This is an invaluable guide- inclined. It is divided into broad health is described through five decades, was driven by his book to the best locations sections: mammals, amphib- the effects forests have on our passion for the well-crafted for birdwatching throughout ians and reptiles, fishes, birds, global ecosystems. By delving object and his gradual discovery Greater Vancouver and the insects, other land-based inver- into what trees do for our soil, of the culture and themes of his Fraser Valley. Originally pub- tebrates, aquatic invertebrates, air, and water, while living and Haida heritage. Reid lived and lished in 2001, this guide has herbaceous plants, and woody through decomposition, the worked between both the Haida been updated and expanded plants. More than 60 species author highlights the many and European traditions, mas- by local experts to include over are described. Additional sec- benefits and importance of tering both. This book presents 400 species of birds. The text tions warn readers of animals trees in our everyday existence. the largest chronological col- is arranged into 33 birdwatch- to watch for and native plants Included are examples of how lection of Reid’s most signifi- ing areas including Pacific Spirit that have become invaders. humans have relied on forests cant works including the bronze Regional Park, Burns Bog, Each entry has an illustration throughout time for building sculpture The Spirit of Haida Golden Ears Provincial Park, and a colour photograph. The materials, medicine, and even as Gwaii, which is on display at and viewing from BC Ferries. text includes information on places for quiet contemplation. the Vancouver International Each section consists of a brief how the animal or plant arrived Pros and cons of human impact Airport. Beautiful photographs history of the area, a site map, and explanations of why it is a are analyzed, including harvest- showcase his many sculptures, driving directions from down- problem. A threat meter icon ing and replanting, deforesta- carvings, jewelry, screenprints, town Vancouver, and descrip- indicates how invasive the tion, and reclaiming and reusing and paintings. Comprehensive tions of the observable birds. species is. Most pages have side- wood. “Forest Facts”, photo- details are included for each The appendix offers references bars where we learn that ship graphs and the author’s personal work of art. An introductory to online resources, birding and ballast is a common introducer anecdotes frame each page. essay by Dr. Martine J. Reid bird photography etiquette, and of a species and that humans Numerous text and website provides insight into Reid’s a checklist of over 400 birds also spread the invasive species resources are included. early life as a goldsmith and arranged by seasons for prime by thoughtless acts. A final This book has been nomi- the force behind his many viewing. This is an accessible chapter gives us information on nated for the 2017 Rocky accomplishments. resource for any age. how we can help stop the spread Mountain Book Award. of aliens.

GRADES 4–11, SCIENCE GRADES 6–12, ARTS EDUCATION, GRADES 4–12, SCIENCE, TEACHER GRADES 3–8, CAREER BC FIRST NATIONS STUDIES RESOURCE EDUCATION, SCIENCE, SOCIAL Index/Bibliography: yes/yes 12, VISUAL ART 8–10, TEACHER STUDIES Index/Bibliography: yes/no ©2015 128pp. 9"x7.5" RESOURCE colour illustrations, photographs ©2016 288pp. 6"x9" Index/Bibliography: yes/yes ISBN 9780772668530 $19.95 PA Index/Bibliography: no/yes colour photographs, maps ©2016 48pp. 8"x9.5" Royal BC Museum ©2016 168pp. 7"x8" ISBN 9781550177473 $26.95 PA b/w and colour photographs, www.royalbcmuseum.ca b/w and colour photographs epub 9781550177480 $17.99 drawings ISBN 9781771621151 $19.95 PA Harbour Publishing ISBN 9781459805828 $19.95 HC epub 9781771621168 $13.99 www.harbourpublishing.com epub 9781459805842 $9.99 Douglas & McIntyre Orca Book Publishers www.douglas-mcintyre.com www.orcabook.com

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EMILY CARR EVERYDAY HERO THE GOLDEN TOUCH HOPE’S JOURNEY THE INCREDIBLE LIFE AND Kathleen Cherry Glen Huser Jean Rae Baxter ADVENTURES OF A WEST Philippe Béha, illus. COAST ARTIST Narrated by a middle-school In the fifth addition to her girl living with Asperger syn- This dazzling picture book, a Forging a Nation series, Baxter Cat Klerks drome, Alice recounts events companion book to Time for continues to write for Middle This title in the Amazing Stories which began when she and Flowers, Time for Snow, por- School readers about the United series of accessible biographies her father moved to Kitimat, trays the timeless Greek myth Empire Loyalist experience. This and stories of famous Canadian leaving her mother behind in of King Midas who wishes for historical novel provides many individuals and events, focuses Vancouver. Her father does the golden touch and discovers details about the social and on Victoria native and Group not inform the school about the dreadful side to his request political life in Upper Canada. of Seven artist, Emily Carr. Alice’s challenges, and she when his daughter is turned into In Hope’s Journey, 13-year-old Klerks identifies many of Carr’s is given detentions for non- a gold statue. The story format Hope Cobman has lost her struggles including an overbear- conformity. There she meets a alternates prose with original mother resulting in her being ing family, sexism, and depres- “tough girl” named Megan, who song lyrics in Huser’s rather committed as an indentured sion. She describes numerous becomes Alice’s first real friend. contemporary retelling. Béha’s servant to an elderly crippled derailing events that shook Megan’s complex family situ- bold illustrations pay homage woman and her son. Despite Carr’s confidence but not her ation makes her uniquely able to classical Greek poses. His this, Hope insists on finding will many times throughout to empathize with and support golden images contain collaged her estranged father and three her career. In addition to being Alice. When Megan runs away, scraps of musical scores and brothers in the mass influx of a talented artist, the book also Alice follows her to Vancouver, the endpapers are of finger- Loyalist immigrants in post-war describes Carr’s other careers despite the struggle to manage prints on a gold background. Canada. Hope’s brave journey as writer, landlord, and dog herself while out of her routine- An accompanying audio CD to find her family also increases breeder to name a few. Emily driven life. This makes her a includes the entire text and her self-confidence. This Carr’s story is an amazingly hero in Megan’s eyes. With her lyrics set as a musical opera protagonist’s journey of self- quirky one, which made her mother’s help, Alice convinces by Greek composer Giannis discovery is one in which she stand out in the very traditional Megan to return to Kitimat and Georgantelis, performed by a realizes that if she wants to be community of 1900s Victoria. they both face their problems. Quebec children’s choir and saved, she needs to do it herself. Includes an afterword by Robert Everyday Hero provides insight Orchestre Symphonique Pop Amos. into the literal mind and ritual- de Montréal with narration by Amazing Stories titles are ized behavior typical of many Monty Python’s Terry Jones. written in a straightforward children who live with Asperger Béha has won three manner and are approachable syndrome. Governor General’s Awards. for struggling and ELL readers. Caution: Family violence is discussed openly.

GRADES 4–10, ARTS EDUCATION, GRADES 5–9, ENGLISH LANGUAGE GRADES K-12, ARTS EDUCATION, GRADES 6–10, ENGLISH ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS, SOCIAL ARTS ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS LANGUAGE ARTS, SOCIAL STUDIES STUDIES Index/Bibliography: no/no Index/Bibliography: no/no Index/Bibliography: yes/yes ©2016 168pp. 5"x7.5" ©2015 48pp. 8.5"x11" Index/Bibliography: no/no ©2015 112pp. 5.5"x8.5" ISBN 9781459809826 $9.95 PA colour illustrations ©2015 238pp. 5.25"x7.625" b/w photographs, reproductions, map epub 9781459809840 $9.99 ISBN 9781896580739 $20.00 HC ISBN 9781553804468 $11.95 PA ISBN 9781772030877 $9.95 PA Orca Book Publishers Tradewind Books epub 9781553804475 $9.99 epub 9781772030884 $7.99 www.orcabook.com www.tradewindbooks.com Ronsdale Press Heritage House Publishing www.ronsdalepress.com www.heritagehouse.ca

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LAST CHANCE PACIFIC SEAWEEDS PEACE DANCER PRIDE ISLAND A GUIDE TO COMMON Roy Henry Vickers CELEBRATING DIVERSITY & SEAWEEDS OF THE WEST COMMUNITY Norma Charles & Robert Budd COAST Roy Henry Vickers, illus. Robin Stevenson This novel presents two paral- Louis Druehl lel stories of kids who have lost Peace Dancer, the fourth book From the early days of Gay & Bridgette Clarkston their families and are adrift in the Northwest Coast Legends Rights protests in the 1960s in the world, heading into an Rich in nutrients, used in prod- series, is a Tsimshian flood story to international Pride parades uncertain future. Thirteen- ucts from fertilizers to cos- that reminds us about honour- in 2015, Stevenson traces the year-old Kalu and his younger metics, and vital to our coastal ing all life and showing respect history of the LGBTQ move- cousin Aisha have lost their marine ecosystems, seaweeds for the Earth. When the adults ment. The Pride movement family to a rebel attack on their can be found on any rocky shore go fishing, the children devise challenges stereotypes both of Nigerian village. Fifteen-year- or beach. Originally published a trap for hunting. Instead of sexual identity and what makes old Canadian Spike lost her in 2002, this guidebook to over freeing the bird they trap, they a family but even within the mother at birth and now her 150 common species of seaweeds remove its feathers. In response, movement, not every group father has died. None of them in the Pacific Northwest is com- rain falls until the community is feels adequately represented. have anywhere to go and all pletely updated and expanded. flooded and the people must flee There are many different expres- end up on a remote Irish island The book provides vivid pho- in their canoes. By promising to sions of gender, and prejudice populated only by the light- tographs and comprehensive follow the laws of the ancestors, exists in every community. As house keeper. This engaging information on every aspect of Creator stops the rain so that Stevenson eloquently describes, story will encourage discussions seaweed life from species iden- all life is saved. This authentic “it’s complicated”. Legal protec- on different types of families, tification and seaweed biology Aboriginal story explains why tion varies around the world refugees, human smuggling, and to essential roles that seaweeds the Peace Dance is performed but change is happening even self-determination. play in the marine biology. This at Tsimshian potlatches. At the in highly conservative coun- Charles’ The Girl in the Back edition contains newly discov- end of the book, Vickers tells tries like Russia, South Korea, Seat won the Moonbeam Bronze ered species and updated species how he first heard this story and and Uganda. The overriding Medal Award and All the Way descriptions. This user-friendly that he is the Peace Dancer for message is positive and hopeful to Mexico won a Chocolate Lily guide includes a glossary and a the House of Walkus. especially as young activists Award. handy thumbnail identification The other books in the series step up to be heard. The book is Caution: The description guide. Chapters are devoted to are Raven Brings the Light, beautifully presented on glossy of the rebels, violent attack on the cultivation and utilization Cloudwalker, and Orca Chief. paper with sidebars for quotes Kalu’s village may be upsetting of seaweeds, nutrition, cooking and brief facts. Photographs for younger or sensitive readers. of seavegetables, and how on every page support the First Nations collect and use commentary. seaweeds.

GRADES 5–10, ENGLISH GRADES 6–12, SCIENCE, TEACHER GRADES 2–12, BC FIRST NATIONS GRADES 6–12, CAPP 11–12, LANGUAGE ARTS, SOCIAL RESOURCE STUDIES 12, ENGLISH LANGUAGE CAREER EDUCATION, SOCIAL STUDIES Index/Bibliography: yes/no ARTS, SCIENCE, SOCIAL STUDIES STUDIES ©2016 320pp. 5.5"x8.5" Index/Bibliography: no/no Index/Bibliography: no/no Index/Bibliography: yes/yes colour photographs, line drawings, ©2016 228pp. 5.25"x7.625" ©2016 40pp. 12"x8.25" ©2016 120pp. 7.5"x9" tables ISBN 9781553804581 $11.95 PA colour illustrations b/w and colour photographs ISBN 9781550177374 $28.95 PA epub 9781553804598 $9.99 ISBN 9781550177398 $19.95 HC ISBN 9781459809932 $24.95 PA epub 9781550177381 $28.95 Ronsdale Press epub 9781550177404 $13.99 epub 9781459809956 $9.99 Harbour Publishing www.ronsdalepress.com Harbour Publishing Orca Book Publishers www.harbourpublishing.com www.harbourpublishing.com www.orcabook.com

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SECRETS TED HARRISON TREASURES Secrets are seven linked novels A BIG DOSE OF LUCKY COLLECTED OF THE ROYAL BRITISH COLUMBIA MUSEUM AND that can be read in any order. Marte Jocelyn Ted Harrison, illus. The protagonists are teenage ARCHIVES Ted Harrison, the iconic girls who are left to their own Compiled by Jack Canadian artist of the Yukon devices in the aftermath of the INNOCENT Lohman fire that has destroyed their and the Pacific Northwest Eric Walters This attractive coffee table-style orphanage. Given a few clues coast, died in 2015 at age 88. book is divided into five sections about their birth, each girl is For decades, student artworks that outline the main aspects given instructions to return to MY LIFE BEFORE ME in his signature style of vibrant of the Royal BC Museum and the town where they were born. colours, shapes, and rhyth- Norah McClintock Archives in Victoria collections. Although each book develops a mic swirls of light and energy This introduction provides not unique character, who over- adorned schools. This rich, SHATTERED GLASS only useful background mate- comes personal and situational comprehensive compendium rial but also the history and challenges, the novels are also Teresa Toten features 91 full-page colour seri- development of the collections. historical in nature. Set in 1964, graphs ranging from 1980 to Important considerations for each girl confronts historical 2010. Robert Budd’s eight-page SMALL BONES young social and natural his- circumstances that were impor- introduction expands on the torians and biologists when tant at the time. The historical Vicki Grant artworks by exploring Harrison’s engaging in research using the topics told from a Canadian globe-trotting history, the devel- RBCM are also outlined. Each perspective are the 1960s music opment of his unique “imagi- STONES ON A GRAVE section is written by a leading scene, PTSD after WWII, the nation based on reality” style, Kathy Kacer curator or archivist. Ethnologist Holocaust, racism in the US, and his unbounded joy in life. Martha Black outlines impor- brainwashing experiments by This useful resource for educa- tant considerations and aspects the Canadian government, THE UNQUIET PAST tors largely depicts the spirit of of the collecting, ownership, assisted reproduction, and dynamic northern Canadian Kelley Armstrong shared use, and documenting of the criminal justice system in landscapes, culture, and Aboriginal artifacts. Botanist/ Kingston, Ontario. communities. earth historian Richard Hebda Caution: Includes occasional Budd lives in Victoria. Ted does the same for natural use of pejorative terms to refer Harrison lived in Victoria from history, archaeologist Grant to ethnic groups, foul language, 1993 until his passing. Keddie for human history, and violence, and frank discussions of archivist Gary Mitchell for the sexuality. archives.

GRADES 7–10, ENGLISH 9781459810822 Secrets Boxed Set GRADES K-12, ARTS EDUCATION, GRADES 6–12, SCIENCE, SOCIAL LANGUAGE ARTS $79.95 PA SOCIAL STUDIES, VISUAL ARTS, STUDIES, TEACHER RESOURCE epub: 9781459806580 The Unquiet Past TEACHER RESOURCE Index/Bibliography: no/no / 9781459806559 Small Bones Index/Bibliography: no/yes ©2015 240-272pp. 5.5"x8.25" / 9781459806702 A Big Dose of Lucky Index/Bibliography: yes/no ©2015 144pp. 11.25"x9.5" ISBN: 9781459806542 The Unquiet Past / 9781459806610 Stones on a Grave ©2015 160pp. 7"x8" b/w & colour photographs / 9781459806535 Small Bones / 9781459806641 My Life Before Me / colour reproductions ISBN 9780772668301 $39.95 HC / 9781459806689 A Big Dose of Lucky 9781459806733 Shattered Glass ISBN 9781771620727 $19.95 PA Royal BC Museum / 9781459806597 Stones on a Grave / 9781459806672 Innocent epub 9781771620734 $15.99 www.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/ / 9781459806627 My Life Before Me / $9.99 each Douglas & McIntyre publications 9781459806719 Shattered Glass Orca Book Publishers www.douglas-mcintyre.com / 9781459806658 Innocent www.orcabook.com $14.95 each PA

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WATERSHED WHAT’S THE BUZZ? 1000 LASHES ARE YOU SEEING MOMENTS KEEPING BEES IN FLIGHT BECAUSE I SAY WHAT I THINK ME? A PICTORIAL HISTORY OF Merrie-Ellen Wilcox Raif Badawi Darren Groth COURTENAY AND DISTRICT In this book in the Orca Those who speak about justice Nineteen year-old twins Perry Christine Dickinson, Footprints series, Wilcox, a bee- and liberal values but live in an and Justine, left alone by their Deborah Griffiths, Judy keeper herself, takes the reader unjust and repressive society father’s death from cancer, Hagen & Catherine Siba into the elaborate world of bees, are going to pay a heavy price. take a trip from Brisbane to This pictorial history takes describing everything from Thirty-two-year-old Saudi Vancouver to reunite with their the Comox Valley watershed anatomy and the hive struc- Arabian blogger Raif Badawi mother who left when they as its ambit to include materi- ture to the intricacies of how had the courage to criticize his were four. Perry has a “brain als on not only Courtenay, but bees communicate and their government and Islamic schol- condition” that places him on also content from Merville, social hierarchies. The bee’s role ars for being a “religion-based the autism spectrum. Justine Forbidden Plateau, Comox in sustaining food sources and state, limit[ing] the minds of has spent her life looking after Glacier, Royston, Union Bay, ecosystems through pollina- its people,” where religion is him. Each twin is struggling to and Cumberland. It draws on tion is emphasized. Concern law and takes precedence over find a way into adulthood and previously unpublished archival is expressed over the global scientific fact. Badawi believes independence. Justine, an avid photographs at the Courtenay decline of bee populations due in “liberalism”: freedom of reader, refers her experiences & District Museum & to pesticide use, disease, loss of speech, breaking the walls of to those of Robinson Crusoe. Paleontology Centre to illustrate habitat, and changes to beekeep- ignorance, and advocating for Earthquakes fascinate Perry, an outline history of the Comox ing practices. Suggestions of change, especially for women’s a Jackie Chan fanatic. When Valley from the late 18th century how to help local bee colonies and minorities’ rights. He chose Justine is hurt in a real earth- through to the end of WWII. thrive are included. Interesting not to flee to the West, like other quake, Perry takes charge and Some primary documents and facts and anecdotes frame each persecuted intellectuals, hoping saves her life with a Jackie Chan biographical vignettes are inter- page. his stance would make a dif- style race to the hospital. spersed throughout. But it is the This book has been nomi- ference. He was imprisoned, The author is a special- photographs themselves that are nated for numerous awards and tortured, sentenced to death, education teacher living in striking, particularly a series of lists including the Canadian and 1000 lashes. This book pres- Vancouver who has a son with turn-of-the-century glass plate Children’s Book Centre Best ents 15 of his blogs. His wife, ASD. The Australian edition negatives taken by Walter Gage. Book for Kids & Teens, 2016. who fled with their children to of the book was selected by This worthwhile addition to Canada after receiving death Booktopia as a 2014 Book of the local history collections, also threats, continues to campaign Year and as a 2015 Outstanding deserves a place in collections for his release. Book by IBBY. specializing in graphics.

GRADES 6–12, ARTS EDUCATION, GRADES 3–8, CAREER GRADES: 12, SOCIAL JUSTICE 12 GRADES: 10–12, ENGLISH SCIENCE, SOCIAL STUDIES EDUCATION, SCIENCE, SOCIAL LANGUAGE ARTS, PHYSICAL Index/Bibliography: no/no STUDIES EDUCATION 11–12 Index/Bibliography: yes/yes ©2015 88pp. 4.5"x7.5" ©2015 208pp. 8.5"x11" Index/Bibliography: yes/yes ISBN 9781771642095 $9.95 PA Index/Bibliography: no/no b/w photographs, colour ©2016 48pp. 8"x9.5" epub 9781771642101 $6.99 ©2015 288pp. 5"x7.75" reproductions b/w and colour photographs, Greystone Books ISBN 9781459810792 $19.95 HC ISBN 9781550177220 $34.95 HC drawings www.greystonebooks.com epub 9781459810815 $9.99 Harbour Publishing ISBN 9781459809604 $19.95 HC Orca Book Publishers www.harbourpublishing.com epub 9781459809628 $9.99 www.orcabook.com Orca Book Publishers www.orcabook.com

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AT SEA WITH THE BECOMING LIN BOATS IN MY BLOOD BRITISH COLUMBIA MARINE BIRDS OF Tricia Dower A LIFE IN BOAT BUILDING AND YUKON GOLD THE RAINCOAST In this novel set in 1965, Linda Barrie Farrell HUNTERS Caroline Fox Wise wants more than any- Boats in My Blood is an auto- A HISTORY IN PHOTOGRAPHS The Pacific Ocean is home to thing to get out of the grasps of biographical memoir of an Donald E. Waite more seabirds than any other her overprotective parents. She innovator who made a career This coffee-table style book area in the world. Canada’s west soon meets Ronald Brunston, a and a lifestyle building speedy is a blend of primary docu- coast is also a major migra- Methodist minister and former fibreglass commercial, and sport ments—photographs and multi- tory corridor for millions of Freedom Rider, and the two fishing and pleasure boats on coloured maps—and stories birds. This captivating schol- marry quickly. Linda moves far the coast of British Columbia. about the BC and Yukon gold arly work on seabirds, shore- from home and tries to adjust The underlying themes of the rushes of the mid-to-late 19th birds, raptors, and waterfowl to life as a minister’s wife. Ron book are the changing nature up to the mid-20th century. Part offers a glimpse of the secre- passes on his passion for social of life on the BC coast, and the 1 describes many of the gold tive lives of the marine birds justice to his wife and her life effect of technology on the now rushes in Haida Gwaii through that live along the Pacific coast. becomes an endless parade archaic gillnetter’s way of life. to the Hedley Mascot Mine, and Fox, a conservation scientist of church events, the fight for Personal insights and intrigu- the gold hunters and specta- and marine biologist, shares her civil rights, and an end to the ing characters lend the work the tors who came to BC from 1851. personal narrative as she sails Vietnam War. Lin must make a feeling of reading a novel. Stories about determined and the Northwest Coast, along with decision whether this life is the often disappointed gold hunters other researchers, document- best for her and her child. and others, along with the hard- ing the diversity and seasonal Dower is the author of three ships, conditions, and dangers shifts in marine bird communi- novels including Silent Girl, they faced are supplemented ties. Accompanied by colourful which was longlisted for the with historical photographs. images and filled with informa- George Ryga Award for Social Barkerville’s Frederick Dally’s tion on the complex relation- Awareness in Literature. photographs, among others, ship between humans and Caution: Includes occasional show the harsh conditions seabirds this story reveals that swearing and a depiction of a and innovative techniques and many species are threatened and sexual assault. Cover art features technology used by the miners. populations are declining dra- a picture of a nude female in the Part 2 presents aspects of the matically due to human activity, fetal position. Yukon’s gold rush from the 1896 resulting in environmental dis- discoveries in the Yukon River turbances. A concerted effort to and Rabbit “Bonanza” Creek protect marine birds and their through to the early 1900s. habitats is imperative.

GRADES: 8–12, BIOLOGY 11–12, GRADES: 11–12, ENGLISH GRADES: 10–12, ENGLISH GRADES: 8–12, SOCIAL STUDIES, SCIENCE LANGUAGE ARTS, SOCIAL JUSTICE LANGUAGE ARTS TEACHER RESOURCE 12 Index/Bibliography: yes/yes Index/Bibliography: yes/no Index/Bibliography: yes/yes ©2016 272pp. 5.75"x7.75" Index/Bibliography: no/no ©2016 208pp. 6"x9" ©2015 264pp. 8.5"x11" colour photographs, map ©2016 240pp. 6"x9" b/w photographs b/w and colour photographs, ISBN 9781771601627 $25.00 PA ISBN 9781987915075 $22.95 PA ISBN 9781550177558 $24.95 PA colour reproductions, maps epub 9781771601573 $12.99 Caitlin Press epub 9781550177565 $11.99 ISBN 9781772030778 $29.95 PA Rocky Mountain Books www.caitlin-press.com Harbour Publishing Heritage House Publishing www.rmbooks.com www.harbourpublishing.com www.heritagehouse.ca

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CAMPFIRE STORIES CERULEAN BLUE THE CLIMATE NEXUS DEAF HEAVEN OF WESTERN A COMEDY IN TWO ACTS WATER, FOOD, ENERGY AND POEMS CANADA Drew Hayden Taylor BIODIVERSITY IN A CHANGING Garry Gottfriedson WORLD Barbara Smith Using incisive wit and a fast In his eighth book of poems, moving plot, Taylor, has com- Jon O’Riordan & Secwepemc (Shuswap) poet This is a delightful collection Robert William Sandford of tales based on truth and posed an accessible vehicle Gottfriedson takes a fear- local legends, such as Ogopogo, to introduce many contem- This is an exceptional, compre- less look at men’s sexuality, Sasquatch, the headless ghost porary issues. With humor- hensive, yet compact scientific urban culture, our dismissal that guards the gold mine, trav- ous devices ranging from guide about the climate nexus: of the underclass and dispos- eling salesmen, and ghost ships. sarcasm and mistaken identity the interdependence of food, sessed, and our narrow recall The author tells the tales simply to outright slapstick, contro- energy, and water on biodiver- of Aboriginal history. Poems so that the storyteller can use versial topics such as racism, sity. These are essential building on loss, tender recollections creative and dramatic storytell- land claims, sexism, group blocks for global communities of family, and scathing indict- ing techniques to entertain their and family dynamics, ageism, and ‘first responders’, and are ments of both Aboriginal and audience. She also suggests ways and the ways Aboriginals and ‘ground zero’ for climate and European Canadians are orga- of enhancing the delivery of the other Canadians patronize each hydrological change. Readers nized into four sections to guide tale to maximize the experience. other are introduced. The cast learn that we cannot continue the reader through some of the size is large enough to provide living in a throw-away society major themes. He also intro- parts for an entire class and the and how we are dismantling duces readers to themes and variety of characters will keep our planet’s biodiversity-based characters of the Secwepemc to everyone engaged and devel- life support systems. The book give readers an additional lens oping useful first attempts at explores themes of growing through which to view contem- understanding complex issues. tensions, repeated warnings on porary and historical issues. The story involves a blues rock climate disruption and biodiver- Gottfriedson has been band being engaged to play at a sity loss, and how nexus changes nominated for the First People’s fundraiser for a land claim by a affect Canadians. It includes Publishing Award, Anskohk Native band. The festival is can- three levels of resilience: sur- Aboriginal Award and the celled as a blockade is set up and vival, adaptation, and transfor- Canadian Authors Association from that premise all kinds of mation. An action plan on how Award for Poetry. things go wrong. to build bridges between science Caution: Includes some Caution: Includes coarse and public policy concludes this coarse language, references to language with racism, sexism, important book. sexual abuse, and illicit drug use. and ageism.

GRADES: 8–12, DRAMA 8–12, GRADES: 8–12, DRAMA 8–12, GRADES: 9–12, BC FIRST NATIONS GRADES: 11–12, BC FIRST ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS, ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS, STUDIES 12, BIOLOGY 11–12, NATIONS STUDIES 12, ENGLISH WRITING 12 SOCIAL STUDIES GEOGRAPHY 12, SOCIAL JUSTICE LANGUAGE ARTS, SOCIAL 12, SOCIAL STUDIES STUDIES Index/Bibliography: no/no Index/Bibliography: no/no ©2016 144pp. 5.5"x8.5" ©2015 144pp. 5.5"x8.8" Index/Bibliography: no/yes Index/Bibliography: no/no ISBN 9781772031126 $12.95 PA ISBN 9780889229525 $18.95 PA ©2015 168pp. 4.75"x7" ©2016 104pp. 6"x9" epub 9781772031133 $9.99 epub 9780889229532 $18.95 map ISBN 9781553804499 $15.95 PA Heritage House Publishing Talonbooks ISBN 9781771601429 $16.00 HC epub 9781553804505 $13.99 www.heritagehouse.ca www.talonbooks.com epub 9781771601436 $16.00 Ronsdale Press Rocky Mountain Books www.ronsdalepress.com www.rmbooks.com

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FAERIE FLIGHT FOREIGN PARK FROM TREATY Eisha Marjara INSTRUCTIONS FOR Jeff Steudel PEOPLES TO TREATY At 68 pounds and shrinking THE COMMITMENT This Vancouver high school NATION fast, 17-year-old Lila cannot IMPAIRED English teacher received a chal- A ROAD MAP FOR ALL CANADIANS face her upcoming birthday. Nicola Harwood lenge from his principal—teach She does not want to become a creative writing class. Steudel Greg Poelzer & This memoir combines humour, an adult and so tries to defy agreed, but decided it was Ken S. Coates outrageousness, and poignancy her body. Faerie is Lila’s alter important to do the things he in the telling of a “sex-positive This book evaluates the turbu- ego who has no earthly quali- expected of his students, so he butch/femme couple” who foster lent and tangled relationship ties. She wants to become light learned to write poetry. Some an 11-year-old transgender child. between Indigenous peoples and float on faerie wings. By of these poems may well have In their relationship ideas of and newcomers in Canada from not eating she thinks she has grown from class assignments: race, family, and commitment colonial to contemporary times. power over her life. This book write from a dream, explore a are challenged as they navigate In presenting the failures of highlights anorexia as a serious memory of one your parents, histories of trauma and abuse. traditional approaches to this psychiatric illness and its effects compose a sonnet. He employs The author provides insight into relationship and more recent on the whole family. Originally many different forms, includ- the lives of people who are “dif- attempts at treaty negotiations written as a novel for adults, the ing the prose poem, and doesn’t ferent” and how difficult it can and treaty federalism, wide- author herself was hospitalized steer clear of revealing emotion be, particularly for children and ranging views are presented. for anorexia. There are flash- or expressing his beliefs in the adolescents. This is a critique of the whole backs to her growing up as an importance of community and Caution: Includes coarse idea of treaty making and overweight child of immigrant respect for the environment. language and addresses sensitive breaking in Canada. The main South Asian parents. She wrote These poems reveal a person topics. strength of the book lies in the the book as she did not see any who cares, whether for his wife positive and optimistic way literature representing teens and children, or the birds in forward envisioned if Canadians with eating disorders of her the forest or the berries in his take ownership of challenges racial background. garden. This book serves as a facing Indigenous communi- Caution: Includes graphic beautiful example of teacher ties. A “Two Row Wampum” details about being force-fed, how as guide and mentor without approach will require accep- the protagonist’s emaciated body ever exhibiting a shred of tance of Aboriginal concepts of looks, and how constipation feels. preachiness. law and justice, sovereignty and This book was a finalist for self-government, and the exten- the BC Book Prizes’ Dorothy sion of equality of opportunity Livesay Poetry Prize. to Aboriginal peoples.

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HAIDA GWAII HEART OF THE THE HORRORS HOW TO SUCCEED A GUIDE TO BC’S ISLANDS OF RAINCOAST AN A TO Z OF FUNNY AT UNIVERSITY (AND THE PEOPLE A LIFE STORY THOUGHTS ON AWFUL THINGS GET A GREAT JOB!) Dennis Horwood Alexandra Morton & Charles Demers MASTERING THE CRITICAL In this expanded 5th edition, Billy Proctor Charles Demers is an author, SKILLS YOU NEED FOR SCHOOL, WORK, AND LIFE Horwood has thoroughly Renowned scientist Morton a stand-up comedian, and a researched, compiled, and tells the inspiring story of Billy member of the Creative Writing Thomas R. Klassen & revised this comprehensive Proctor, a man who spent his faculty at UBC. This book is a John A. Dwyer guidebook, revealing the island’s entire life living and working set of essays on a wide range The authors of this book firmly topographical, economic, and in the Broughton Archipelago. of topics written in abecedar- believe that the same skills historical geography while Born in 1934, his early life was ian style. Demers makes sensi- are needed for both academic exploring Haida Gwaii’s First during the era when there was a tive and poignant observations and employment success. Nations history. Home to 150 bounty on every predator. Billy about personal hang-ups and These skills can and should be of the most isolated islands in became a successful fisherman, fears, such as homophobia, learned to enable everyone to Canada, this sacred region is hand-logger, and trapper but adolescent challenges, stand-up be successful in school and life. geared towards active, adven- his greatest accomplishment is comedy gone wrong, obesity, Written clearly and in a well- turous, and aware travelers. his understanding of salmon politics, and panic attacks. organized way, it is an extremely Complete with handy, full- runs. He became a commercial With great insight he dis- valuable guide for all members colour maps of regional and fisherman at the age of seven. cusses painful experiences and of society. This book was previ- local parks and protected areas, As his operation grew so did phobias, and illustrates how ously published in 2003 under and information on archaeo- his understanding and respect humour can be used as a cathar- the title A Practical Guide logical sites and local wildlife, for the fish. Over time Billy sis to overcome these problems. to Getting a Great Job After this guide also includes helpful began to realize that fish were University. travel tips, sample itineraries, vanishing and the coast was accommodation listings, and dying. Billy had the courage striking photographs. to examine his own impact After working for Parks on nature and make changes. Canada and BC Parks, Originally published in 1998 this Horwood taught science for 30 updated edition with accompa- years. Horwood also authored nying photographs provides a Birds of the Kitimat Valley. He timeline on how humans have resides in Kitimat, BC. altered freshwater and marine life in British Columbia.

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JABBER THE LESSER LIGHT YEARS LIVE SOULS Marcus Youssef BLESSED MEMOIR OF A MODERN CITIZENS AND VOLUNTEERS OF LIGHTHOUSE KEEPER CIVIL WAR SPAIN This play examines the chal- Richard Van Camp Caroline Woodward Serge Alternês lenges of lives for adolescents This coming of age story fea- & Alec Wainman from immigrant, Muslim, and/ tures Larry Sole, a Tlicho Woodward is a thought- Alec Wainman, illus. or abusive homes. The storyline Dogrib teenager from Fort ful, introspective writer who follows a boy and girl and the Simmer, NWT. A bit of a nerd, ponders her own life choices Live Souls is a collection of 210 difficulties they have in dealing he goes to high school, listens from growing up on an isolated photographs that Wainman took with the stereotypes foisted to heavy metal bands, and has Peace River farm to build- during his time as an ambulance upon them. The playwright cap- a huge crush on Juliet Hope. ing roads in Sri Lanka, to driver, interpreter, and press tures the realities, language, and Newcomer Johnny Beck arrives becoming a lighthouse keeper. officer during the Spanish Civil drama in the lives of contempo- on the scene, befriending Larry Throughout it all Woodward War. The photographs focus on rary teens as they use humour in order to get close to Juliet. has been a writer, sometimes the effects of the war on every- and forgiveness to navigate Johnny initiates him into the published, sometimes not, but day Spaniards and while they their way through issues of cul- world of hot-knifing, party- always persistent. Tired of part do not show combat situations, tural differences, social media ing, and fighting, which brings time jobs, bookselling, and they do show the aftermath. etiquette, academic issues, and flashbacks of a terrible fire and being a publisher’s represen- Included is the beginnings of family limitations. The small the murder of Larry’s rapist tative, and yearning for peace a memoir that Wainman was cast doubles as narrators offer- and abusive father. This 20th to really concentrate on her writing before he died. These ing adolescent commentaries Anniversary edition includes an writing, Woodward encourages scant pages depict harrow- and insights on the action. The additional two short stories. Van her husband to apply to become ing experiences in Madrid, audience is given a chance to Camp useses humour to offset a lighthouse keeper. Months of Valencia, and Barcelona, as consider more possibilities to the impact of the horrific situ- separation are a strain but per- well as Wainman’s efforts to explain characters’ motivations ations. He has created complex sistence wins out and the couple get refugees to safety. Alternês and understandings. and memorable characters, becomes the permanent keepers continues his father’s memoir Jabber received the Best many of whom are second of the light on Lennard Island and outlines the results of the New Text, Montreal English generation residential school near Tofino. Most of the book conflict. Language Theatre Awards. survivors. outlines the joys and hardships Live Souls is the result of Caution: Includes the use The novel was made into a of working on the lights but this Alternês’ tireless effort to of discriminatory stereotypes to film in 2012. is always viewed through the locate his father’s photographs. describe Muslims. Caution: Includes scenes of lens of life choices. Wainman was an intelligence violence, sex and drugs, and a Woodward’s books have been officer during WWII and then disturbing description of sexual nominated for many awards. a professor of Slavonics at UBC abuse. from 1947–1978.

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MADE IN BRITISH MARRY & BURN MEND THE LIVING MY FATHER’S SON COLUMBIA Rachel Rose Maylis de Kerangal Farley Mowat EIGHT WAYS OF MAKING Currently serving as the City Jessica Moore, trans. Farley Mowat demonstrates the CULTURE of Vancouver’s Poet Laureate In this novel, young Simon art of letter-writing in maintain- Maria Tippett (her term runs into 2017), Rose and his friends brave the cold ing family relationships in this This is an engaging, histori- writes poems that celebrate winter morning to ride waves collection of correspondence cal account of eight prominent the sound of words. Many of on their surfboards. On the way with his parents during his mili- figures who have contributed the poems employ repetition home, the driver falls asleep at tary sojourn in Italy between to BC’s cultural identity in the – of words or phrases (as in the wheel and Simon ends up 1943 and 1945. He chronicles his 20th century. Exceptionally ‘list’ poems, of which there are in a critical care unit with no coming of age as a young writer researched, a chapter is dedi- several) or of rhymes, half- hope of recovery. The driving during a time of great conflict cated to each person. Included rhymes, or sound-alike words. action is the trajectory towards and how his parents helped to are architects Arthur Erickson These are poems that are meant harvesting Simon’s organs for guide him through the tragedy and Francis Rattenbury, artists to be read aloud and shared. donation. It is mediated by the and chaos, and, occasionally, the Bill Reid and Emily Carr, writers Her topics range from loving a intense grief felt by his parents comedy of war. Includes a glos- Martin Grainger and George dog named Charlotte to citing and the interventions of the sary of military terms. Woodcock, actor/dramatist the horrors of addiction. She hospital director, who navigates George Ryga, and musician/ employs a range of forms, their emotions with the need for composer/teacher/cultural including the multi-layered the timely removal of their son’s activist Jean Coulthard. From ‘crown sonnet’ which she organs. Important themes in Ryga’s shocking portrayal of accomplishes masterfully. this novel are love, death, organ First Nations peoples in ‘non- Many of these pieces could donation, and the experience of sanitized’ roles; to Grainger’s serve as starting points for being on the list of organ recipi- mindfulness of institutional student writing. One poem, ents. Literary topics to explore racism towards Chinese labour- “Golden Age” could cause include the symbolism of the ers and Aboriginal peoples; concern for some, as there heart and brain, intertextual ref- from Erickson’s attachment are explicit sexual references. erences, and evocative narrative to the land; to Reid’s uniquely However, its true-to-life nature as a means of understanding the Canadian First Nations inspired means that it is likely a piece human experience. artifacts; and Carr’s descriptive that will resonate with many, The book was longlisted for and documentary painting style, providing opportunities for the Man Booker International each figure illustrates how their deep discussion on topics Prize in 2016. cultural endeavours are woven such as the Missing Women or into BC’s identity. Amanda Todd.

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A PLACE CALLED THE REVOLVING CITY SHOPPING FOR SOUL OF THE SORRY 51 POEMS AND THE STORIES VOTES WILDERNESS BEHIND THEM Donna Milner HOW POLITICIANS CHOOSE US MOUNTAIN JOURNEYS IN Wayde Compton & AND WE CHOOSE THEM WESTERN BC AND ALASKA In this novel set in the 1930s, Renée Sarojini Saklikar, Adeline Beale thinks she knows Susan Delacourt John Baldwin & Linda Bily eds. her place in the world—the This updated second edition A coffee table-sized book filled cattle ranch in the Cariboo This is a compelling collec- demonstrates how primar- with stunning photography of that she calls home. When tion of poems on urban places ily Canadian politicians have BC and Alaska’s coastal moun- family tragedy strikes, her (mostly Vancouver) by poets increasingly made use of mar- tains as experienced by the world begins to change drasti- who participated in the monthly keting objectives, techniques, authors/photographers and cally. Addie begins to grow up Lunch Poems readings that and strategies in election cam- four of their friends who have and spends more time helping still happen in Vancouver. The paigns from Mackenzie King’s been taking these walking and her grandfather who is dealing poems themselves are by turns to Justin Trudeau’s. As such, skiing travels for over 40 years. with blindness and demen- exquisite, mysterious, hard voters are consumers and politi- When asked why they do these tia. While reading through his to read, and moving. Their cal parties are products to be grueling journeys into pristine journals, Addie discovers that reading and rereading help to purchased by voting for them. wilderness they have replied, her grandfather led an adven- make sense of our perceptions From the 1950s limited use to “It’s so beautiful, someone has to turous life and played a role in of the modern urban world. the 2000s maximal use of items go look at it.” Most of their trips the Chilcotin War of 1864, a Each poem is accompanied by such as “brands”, “products”, are one to three weeks dura- secret that he has carried for 70 a short piece about the poem “advertising”, “polling”, “focus tion. They carry all supplies on years; one that connects Addie’s and/or its genesis. The pieces groups”, and “trends”, the fusion their backs, documenting these present with her grandfather’s range from commentary on of politics and marketing with relatively unexplored mountain past. the poem, the poet’s writing the growing obsession with ranges “in our backyard” for Milner is the author of four process, the poem’s origins, political marketing is described. posterity. The book also advo- novels including After River, autobiographical connections, Over the past 50 years trends in cates for wilderness preserva- Somewhere In-Between, and social or historical connections, the consumer marketplace have tion, as encroachment into most The Promise of Rain, which was and even some insights into the found their way into politics valleys and logging up to tree listed in the Globe and Mail’s poem’s meaning. The volume with musical jingles, branding, lines have particularly affected Top 100 books of 2010. is an excellent introduction to and data analysis. Harper’s cam- the grizzly bear population. Caution: Includes use of the poets now writing in the Lower paigns saw the complete fusion Most of the areas they visit have historical term “Indian” and Mainland of BC and includes of politics and marketing and in escaped human impact because depictions of violence. a brief biography of each poet Trudeau’s 2015 campaign the use of their “inhospitable nature”, with titles of some of their of social media brought political making these photographs more publications. marketing to another level. marvelous and rare.

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SPIRIT LEVEL STALKING SALMON & A SUPERIOR MAN TAKING A CHANCE Sarah N. Harvey WRESTLING DRUNKS Paul Yee ON LOVE CONFESSIONS OF A CHARTER Harry is a level-headed teen This well-researched histori- Mary Razzell BOAT SKIPPER who transcribes interviews cal novel introduces the reader In this coming-of-age novel, for her sociologist professor Peter L. Gordon to Yang Hok, a former railway set in a small fishing village mother, walks dogs, and volun- In this book, Gordon, writing worker (referred to as ‘coolies’) near Vancouver at the end of teers at an outreach hairdress- in his captain’s voice, divulges during the 19th century in BC. WWII, best friends Amy and ing clinic. She accepts her family tourists’ fisherman tales with In 1885, with the completion of Meg find their paths start to situation as a donor-conceived persistent good humour while the railway, Yang is determined go in very different directions. child as nothing out of the ordi- attempting to embody the to return home to China. Days When they find some notes nary. However, when Harry’s formulaic BC West Coast before his departure, Mary, an suggesting a deceitful encounter childhood best friend/boy- experience. This collection of Aboriginal woman with whom between members of their friend moves away, her world anecdotes explores the pleasures he had a relationship three community, they begin to follow is thrown off-kilter. Heartsick, of open-water fishing, of helping years’ prior appears with a clues in an attempt to unravel she decides it might be time people attain life-goals, and mixed race child. She asks Yang the mystery. As the two late to finally explore the donor making life-long friends. for money. Without receiv- teens move closer to finding sibling registry to learn more ing funds, Mary returns to her the truth, they become tangled about her genetic material. She village leaving the boy behind. in romance themselves and experiences a range of complex The story chronicles Yang’s encounter moral dilemmas, emotions as she contemplates journey to return the child to representative of perspectives connecting with her donor Mary before his ship leaves and prejudices of the time, that father, and meeting her half- without him. Interspersed are challenge and eventually destroy siblings. The novel’s dialogue memories of his hardships as a their friendship. References to and plot development remains coolie and the inferior treatment familiar local landmarks will direct and authentic throughout of the Chinese and Aboriginal connect today’s readers to this as it compellingly explores the people by the ‘redbeards’—the work of historical fiction. definition of family. white inhabitants. Razzell’s novels have been Victoria-based author Caution: Includes graphic finalists for the Canada Council Harvey addresses mature sub- language, discussion of death, Children’s Literature Award, jects such as sperm donation, and references to illegal gam- Geoffrey Bilson Historical transgender relationships, and bling, the harsh treatment of Fiction Award, and the Sheila the rough existence of street Chinese workers, and the sex Egoff Children’s BC Book Prize. kids in Seattle. Some swearing is trade. Caution: Suggestions of included. sexual situations.

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THAT’S WHY I’M A THROUGH BLOOD TIDE RIPS & BACK TWO GUN & SON JOURNALIST AND SWEAT EDDIES June Hutton TOP CANADIAN REPORTERS A REMEMBRANCE TREK BILL PROCTOR’S TALES OF In this novel set in 1922, TELL THEIR MOST ACROSS SICILY’S WORLD WAR II BLACKFISH SOUND Lila Sinclair arrives in Black UNFORGETTABLE STORIES BATTLEGROUNDS Bill Proctor & Yvonne Mountain, a mining town in Mark Bulgutch Mark Zuehlke Maximchuk the Pacific Northwest, with This is a fascinating collection One of the forgotten battle- Yvonne Maximchuk, illus. the intention of restarting her of memorable stories from top- grounds of WWII and the first Proctor, a long-time resident of dead uncle’s newspaper, which notch Canadian reporters. Each major combat for the Canadian Echo Bay in BC’s central coast, she has renamed The Bullet. In begins with a biography of the Army is recognized here. It has compiled here his fishing the month it takes to publish journalist. All stories are power- chronicles the walking journey knowledge and memories her first edition, she battles ful and intriguing, showcasing of remembrance through Sicily with the help of Maximchuck. racism and sexism as she hires sometimes dangerous missions trekked in the summer of Having grown up as one of a Chinese man to fix her press, to document political uprisings 2013 by ten persons, Zuehlke the few children in the fishing takes on a business partner in where history is in the making. included. This 2013 quest to community of Blackfish Sound, the form of a gambler who is Others highlight bravery or walk, remember, and give rec- Proctor spent much of his 80 reputed to be the bodyguard courage. Mark Kelley’s “The ognition and thanks for all years collecting local lore and of Sun Yat-Sen, and struggles Worst School” documents soldiers who fought from July memorabilia of the relatively to find her place in the town, the conditions in the Fraser 10–August 7, 1943 and who isolated islands. In many ways, where the only women she Institute’s bottom-ranking died—both 562 Canadian sol- this is a fisherman’s handbook encounters are prostitutes or school in BC, Jeffrey Kofman’s diers, Commonwealth soldiers, interspersed with personal seamstresses. Lila learns about “End of a President” reveals the and Sicilian war dead—was stories. There are numerous making it on her own, what is appalling conditions of life in the dream of one man, Steve descriptions of boats, fishing truth, and what real love is. Haiti, and Céline Galipeau’s “A Gregory. Each day’s journey paraphernalia, spawning pat- Hutton is the author of two Curse in Afghanistan” looks at and remembrance ceremonies terns of salmon and other fish, novels including Underground, the desperate circumstances of at all battle sites are described weather, and climate of the area. which was shortlisted for the many women in that country. and culminated in the July 30th Maximchuck provides sketches 2010 OLA Evergreen Award. Caution: Includes graphic Agira Canadian War Cemetery. along with Proctor’s photo- Caution: Includes occa- descriptions of the genocide in For Zuehlke’s comprehensive graphs to help illustrate the ties sional swearing, use of historical Rwanda. “Meeting Mia” is a history of the Sicilian cam- that bind this tight-knit com- derogatory terms for Chinese, disturbing story of infant sexual paign see his Operation Husky munity. Much of the materi- and depiction of a sexual assault. abuse, though it includes no in the Canadian Battle series. als comes from Proctor’s Bill’s graphic details. This book won the 2014 Pierre Museum, in Echo Bay, BC. Berton Award.

GRADES: 11–12, GRADES: 10–12, HISTORY 12, GRADES: 10–12, SCIENCE, SOCIAL GRADES: 11–12, ENGLISH COMMUNICATIONS 11–12, SOCIAL STUDIES, TEACHER STUDIES LANGUAGE ARTS ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS, REFERENCE SOCIAL JUSTICE 12 Index/Bibliography: yes/no Index/Bibliography: no/no Index/Bibliography: yes/no ©2015 256pp. 6"x7.75" ©2015 264pp. 6"x9" Index/Bibliography: yes/yes ©2015 248pp. 6"x9.25" b/w photographs, drawings, maps ISBN 9781927575956 $22.95 PA ©2015 336pp. 6"x9" b/w and colour photographs, maps ISBN 9781550177251 $24.95 PA epub 9781987915105 $12.99 b/w photographs ISBN 9781771620093 $36.95 HC epub 9781550177268 $24.99 Caitlin Press ISBN 9781771620833 $32.95 HC epub 9781771620109 $36.95 Harbour Publishing www.caitlin-press.com epub 9781771620840 $32.95 Douglas & McIntyre www.harbourpublishing.com Douglas & McIntyre www.douglas-mcintyre.com www.douglas-mcintyre.com

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UNCHARTED VANCOUVER WHISTLE POSTS WHITE ESKIMO WATERS VANISHES WEST KNUD RASMUSSEN’S FEARLESS THE EXPLORATIONS OF JOSÉ NARRATIVES OF DEMOLITION RAILWAY TALES FROM BRITISH JOURNEY INTO THE HEART OF NARVÁEZ (1768–1840) AND REVIVAL COLUMBIA, ALBERTA, AND THE ARCTIC Jim McDowell Caroline Adderson, John YUKON Stephen R. Bown Spanish explorer José Maria Atkin, Kerry Gold, et al. Mary Trainer, Brian White Eskimo is the first English Narváez was the first European Based on the popular Facebook Antonson & Rick biography of Knud Rasmussen. to explore and map the Salish page, Vancouver Vanishes is a Antonson It tells the intriguing story of an Sea and the three large inlets collection of essays and pho- This collection of railway- adventurer, entrepreneur, writer, on the west coast of Vancouver tographs documenting the themed stories is in five sec- ethnographer, preserver, and Island. Since 1789, Narváez’s vanishing character homes and tions. Routes and Rails tells conveyer of Inuit songs, stories, charts have formed the basis of apartments in the city. The book of the surveyors and build- legends, and beliefs as well as mapping and exploration on serves as a recognition of the ers, businesses such as the his work as a lecturer and film- both sides of today’s Canada– history and architecture of these silk trade, and the perilous maker. Rasmussen led seven US boundary. When political structures, as well as a political route of the White Pass Yukon expeditions of exploration from control of the region changed statement to the devastating loss Route Railroad as traveled by 1912 to 1933, both in Greenland from Spain to Britain, Narvaez’s to the fabric of Vancouver. Since Robert Service. Desperation and throughout all Inuit regions legacy was largely under appre- 2004, over 10,000 demolition and Disasters reports on events from Greenland to Alaska (a ciated until the publication of permits for residential buildings from a bridge collapse to terror- 1923 trip of 20,000 miles was this book. Uncharted Waters have been issued in Vancouver. ism to the Hinton rail crash of the longest dogsled expedition gives readers an accessible and Many of these structures were 1986. Working on the Railroad in polar exploration). He was detailed appreciation for the the original homes of working tells construction stories, inven- as comfortable in Inuit society explorer in the context of geog- class citizens from the 1920s– tion stories, and restoration with Inuit customs, culture, and raphy and history. The many 1940s. Essays written by a cast stories among others. Trackside language as in his Danish heri- maps included in the book are of BC writers, as well as poetry Bedtime Stories captivates tage. He was readily accepted as invaluable. The author main- from Evelyn Lau and Bren readers with the legend of Billy an Inuit by the Inuit tribes that tains that Narváez’s voyage was Simmers, retell the personal Miner, a train that apparently he encountered. “one of the most impressive stories and histories which were disappears in a Burnaby bog, Caution: The term “Eskimo” pioneering European explora- once alive in these homes. and a top secret trip shrouded is used when quoting historical tions” in the history of British This bestselling book in mystery. The fifth and last documents. Otherwise “Inuit” Columbian waters. was a finalist for the Bill section, Riding Rails into the and “Greenlander” are used This title won the 2016 IPPY Duthie Booksellers’ Choice Future, predicts that tourism throughout. Silver Medal, Best Regional Award, 2016. and urban commuter service is Non-fiction, Canada-West. rail travel’s future.

GRADES: 10–12, BC FIRST GRADES: 8–12, ARTS EDUCATION GRADES: 8–12, ENGLISH GRADES: 10–12, BC FIRST NATIONS NATIONS STUDIES 12, SOCIAL 10–12, HUMAN GEOGRAPHY LANGUAGE ARTS, SOCIAL STUDIES 12, SOCIAL STUDIES STUDIES 11–12, SOCIAL STUDIES, VISUAL STUDIES, TEACHER RESOURCE Index/Bibliography: yes/yes ARTS 10–12, TEACHER RESOURCE Index/Bibliography: yes/yes Index/Bibliography: yes/yes ©2015 384pp. 6"x9" ©2015 322pp. 6"x9" Index/Bibliography: no/no ©2015 212pp. 5.5"x8.5" b/w photographs, line drawings, maps b/w photographs, maps ©2015 160pp. 9.25"x10.25" b/w photographs, map ISBN 9781771620017 $34.95 HC ISBN 9781553804345 $24.95 PA b/w photographs ISBN 9781772030433 $18.95 PA epub 9781771621045 $34.95 epub 9781553804352 $22.99 ISBN 9781772140347 $32.95 PA epub 9781772030440 $14.99 Douglas & McIntyre Ronsdale Press Anvil Press Heritage House Publishing www.douglas-mcintyre.ca www.ronsdalepress.com www.anvilpress.com www.heritagehouse.ca

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THE WILD IN YOU WORDPLAY A WORLD FOR MY YOU WILL WEAR A VOICES FROM THE FOREST AND ARRANGED AND DERANGED WIT DAUGHTER WHITE SHIRT THE SEA Howard Richler AN ECOLOGIST’S SEARCH FOR FROM THE NORTHERN BUSH TO OPTIMISM THE HALLS OF POWER Lorna Crozier Richler’s eighth book on the Ian McAllister, photog. English language illustrates Alejandro Frid Senator Nick Sibbeston The Wild in You brings together the importance of playing with Frid’s enlightened perspective Sibbeston’s mother once said, the poetry of Lorna Crozier language. Wordplay highlights on BC’s coastal ecosystems and “Someday you’re going to wear a and the photography of Ian the most whimsical English climate change is expressed in white shirt”. It proved prophetic McAllister to show the world language writers throughout heartfelt letters to his young as he became an MLA, lawyer, the beauty and majesty of the the ages and analyzes what daughter. Revealing how climate party leader, and premier, then Great Bear Rainforest. The constitutes both arranged and change can alter ecosystems a senator. This memoir recounts poetry and photographs com- deranged wit. Richler desig- and animal mortality rates, his early life, his time in ter- plement each other and help nates “arranged wit” as con- he shares his local ecological ritorial politics, and his post- readers understand the connec- scious manipulation of language research and Chilean studies, political life. His experience at tion between humans, animals, for the purpose of wit, and offering optimistic, yet realistic residential school affected him and nature. “deranged wit” as that coming solutions. By citing research negatively for most of his life. Crozier is the author of over from mistakes made by a of the ‘relative contribution’ of This book is a thorough report 20 books including Inventing nitwit rather than a wit. Each different fossil fuels to poten- of his political life and the the Hawk, which won the 1992 chapter focuses on a particu- tial global warming, he shares evolution of territorial govern- Governor General’s Award. lar form of wit such as puns, how human-caused climate ment. There is a comprehen- McAllister is the co-founder of riddles, and idioms. Each form catastrophes will become ‘a new sive description of the federal Pacific Wild and is the author is defined and analyzed, and normal.’ Aiming to pass on tools government and his work in the of six books. He is a winner of some of the wittiest examples of to enable his daughter to “help Senate. He always championed the North American Nature humour from the Bible, Homer, steer a path to greater resil- Aboriginal people, their lan- Photography Associations, Shakespeare, and contemporary ience,” Frid reinforces society’s guages, the land claims process, Vision Award. humorists are given. Wordplay influence, overcoming social and residential school reso- is filled with activities, language and political barriers, through lution. He fought to improve games, word puzzles, and comic democratic institutions and key economic opportunities and to illustrations. stakeholders, to effect change. make the government account- This is an excellent resource An ecologist for First Nations able to Northerners. for teaching both native speak- of BC’s Central Coast, Frid stud- Caution: Includes mentions ers and ESL students. Richler’s ies ancient rainforests, ungu- of sexual abuse, alcohol abuse, other books include Can I Have lates, and marine predators. and extramarital affairs. a Word with You?

GRADES: 8–12, ARTS EDUCATION, GRADES: 8–12, ENGLISH GRADES: 9–12, BIOLOGY 11–12, GRADES: 10–12, BC FIRST ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS LANGUAGE ARTS, TEACHER TEACHER REFERENCE NATIONS STUDIES 12, ENGLISH RESOURCE LANGUAGE ARTS, LAW 12, SOCIAL Index/Bibliography: no/no Index/Bibliography: no/yes JUSTICE 12, SOCIAL STUDIES ©2015 72pp. 7.5"x8" Index/Bibliography: yes/yes ©2015 224pp. 6"x9" colour photographs ©2016 160pp. 6"x9" b/w and colour photographs Index/Bibliography: yes/no ISBN 9781771641609 $24.95 HC b/w illustrations ISBN 9781927575963 $24.95 PA ©2015 344pp. 6"x9" epub 9781771641616 $19.95 ISBN 9781553804529 $19.95 PA Caitlin Press b/w and colour photographs Greystone Books epub 9781553804536 $17.99 www.caitlin-press.com ISBN 9781771620550 $32.95 HC www.greystonebooks.com Ronsdale Press epub 9781771620567 $32.95 www.ronsdalepress.com Douglas McIntyre www.douglas-mcintyre.com

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1000 LASHES ...... 14 LUCY TRIES SOCCER ...... 6 ALIENS AMONG US ...... 10 MADE IN BRITISH COLUMBIA ...... 20 ARE YOU SEEING ME? ...... 14 MARRY & BURN ...... 20 AT SEA WITH THE MARINE BIRDS OF THE RAINCOAST . . 15 MEND THE LIVING ...... 20 BAGELS ON BOARD! ...... 4 MY FATHER’S SON ...... 20 BEATRICE MORE MOVES IN ...... 4 NUPTSE AND LHOTSE GO TO THE ROCKIES ...... 7 BECOMING LIN ...... 15 NUPTSE AND LHOTSE GO TO ICELAND ...... 7 BILL REID COLLECTED ...... 10 PACIFIC SEAWEEDS ...... 12 BIRDER’S GUIDE TO VANCOUVER AND PASSOVER ...... 7 THE LOWER MAINLAND, THE ...... 10 PEACE DANCER ...... 12 BLUE VASE, THE ...... 4 PLACE CALLED SORRY, A ...... 21 BOATS IN MY BLOOD ...... 15 PRIDE ...... 12 BRITISH COLUMBIA AND YUKON GOLD HUNTERS . . . . 15 REVOLVING CITY, THE ...... 21 BROTHER XII’S TREASURE ...... 4 RIDDLEMASTER, THE ...... 7 CAMPFIRE STORIES OF WESTERN CANADA ...... 16 ROCKY MOUNTAIN ABCs ...... 8 CERULEAN BLUE ...... 16 SALAMANDER RESCUE ...... 8 CLIMATE NEXUS ...... 16 SECRETS ...... 13 CROCS AT WORK ...... 5 SHOPPING FOR VOTES ...... 21 DEAF HEAVEN ...... 16 SOUL OF THE WILDERNESS ...... 21 DEEP ROOTS ...... 10 SPARE DOG PARTS ...... 8 DUKE’S DEN ...... 5 SPIRIT LEVEL ...... 22 EMILY CARR ...... 11 STALKING SALMON & WRESTLING DRUNKS ...... 22 EVERYDAY HERO ...... 11 SUMMER WE SAVED THE BEES, THE ...... 8 FAERIE ...... 17 SUPERIOR MAN, A ...... 22 FLIGHT INSTRUCTIONS FOR TAKING A CHANCE ON LOVE ...... 22 THE COMMITMENT IMPAIRED ...... 17 TED HARRISON COLLECTED ...... 13 FOREIGN PARK ...... 17 THAT’S WHY I’M A JOURNALIST ...... 23 FRAME AND THE MCGUIRE ...... 5 THROUGH BLOOD AND SWEAT ...... 23 FROM TREATY PEOPLES TO TREATY NATION ...... 17 TIDE RIPS & BACK EDDIES ...... 23 GOLDEN TOUCH, THE ...... 11 TREASURES ...... 13 HAIDA GWAII ...... 18 TROUBLE AT IMPACT LAKE ...... 9 HANNAH & THE WILD WOODS ...... 5 TWO GUN & SON ...... 23 HEART OF THE RAINCOAST ...... 18 UNCHARTED WATERS ...... 24 HOPE’S JOURNEY ...... 11 VANCOUVER VANISHES ...... 24 HORRORS, THE ...... 18 WATERSHED MOMENTS ...... 14 HOW TO SUCCEED AT UNIVERSITY WHAT GRANDMA BUILT ...... 9 (AND GET A GREAT JOB!) ...... 18 WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A LOVED ONE DIES? ...... 9 JABBER ...... 19 WHAT’S THE BUZZ? ...... 14 JUSTINE MCKEEN, BOTTLE THROTTLE ...... 6 WHERE DO BABIES COME FROM? ...... 9 LAST CHANCE ISLAND ...... 12 WHISTLE POSTS WEST ...... 24 LESSER BLESSED, THE ...... 19 WHITE ESKIMO ...... 24 LIGHT YEARS ...... 19 WILD IN YOU, THE ...... 25 LIVE SOULS ...... 19 WORDPLAY ...... 25 LUCY TRIES LUGE ...... 6 WORLD FOR MY DAUGHTER, A ...... 25 LUCY TRIES SHORT TRACK ...... 6 YOU WILL WEAR A WHITE SHIRT ...... 25

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Adderson, Caroline ...... 24 Frid, Alejandro ...... 25 Polak, Monique ...... 7 Alternês, Serge ...... 19 Gilman, Michelle ...... 9 Proctor, Bill ...... 23 Antonson, Brian ...... 24 Gold, Kerry ...... 24 Proctor, Billy ...... 18 Antonson, Rick ...... 24 Gordon, Peter L...... 22 Razzell, Mary ...... 22 Armstrong, Kelley ...... 13 Gottfriedson, Garry ...... 16 Reid, Martine J...... 10 Asnong, Jocey ...... 7, 8 Grant, Vicki ...... 13 Richler, Howard ...... 25 Atkin, John ...... 24 Griffiths, Deborah ...... 14 Roberts, Dr. Jillian ...... 9 Badawi, Raif ...... 14 Groth, Darren ...... 14 Rose, Rachel ...... 20 Baldwin, John ...... 21 Hagen, Judy ...... 14 Saklikar, Sarojini Renée, ed. . . . 21 Baxter, Jean-Rae ...... 11 Harrison, Ted ...... 13 Sandford, Robert William . . . 16 Bily, Linda ...... 21 Harvey, Sarah N...... 22 Shaw, Carol Anne ...... 5 Bowes, Lisa ...... 6 Harwood, Nicola ...... 17 Siba, Catherine ...... 14 Bown, Stephen R...... 24 Heidbreder, Robert ...... 5 Sibbeston, Senator Nick . . . . 25 Brouwer, Sigmund ...... 6 Horwood, Dennis ...... 18 Smith, Barbara ...... 16 Budd, Robert ...... 12 Hughes, Alison ...... 8 Spottiswoode, Amanda . . . . . 4 Bulgutch, Mark ...... 23 Huser, Glen ...... 11 Steudel, Jeff ...... 17 Cassidy, Sara ...... 4 Hutton, June ...... 23 Stevenson, Robin ...... 8, 12 Charles, Norma ...... 12 Jocelyn, Marte ...... 13 Stuchner, Joan Betty ...... 4 Cherry, Kathleen ...... 11 Jovanovic, Katarina ...... 4 Tate, Nikki ...... 10 Citra, Becky ...... 5 Kacer, Kathy ...... 13 Taylor, Drew Hayden . . . . . 16 Clarkston, Bridgette ...... 12 Klassen, Thomas R...... 18 Tippett, Maria ...... 20 Clasen, Colin, ed...... 10 Klerks, Cat ...... 11 Toten, Teresa ...... 13 Coates, Ken S...... 17 Lohman, Jack ...... 13 Trainer, Mary ...... 24 Compton, Wayde, ed...... 21 Marjara, Eisha ...... 17 Van Camp, Richard ...... 19 Crossley-Holland, Kevin . . . . 7 Maximchuk, Yvonne ...... 23 Van Tol, Alex ...... 10 Crozier, Lorna ...... 25 McClintock, Norah ...... 13 Vickers, Roy Henry ...... 12 de Kerangal, Maylis ...... 20 McDowell, Jim ...... 24 Wainman, Alex ...... 19 Delacourt, Susan ...... 21 McDowell, Pamela ...... 8 Waite, Donald E...... 15 Demers, Charles ...... 18 Milner, Donna ...... 21 Walters, Eric ...... 13 Dickinson, Christine ...... 14 Morton, Alexandra ...... 18 Weston, Joanna M...... 5 Dower, Tricia ...... 15 Mowat, Farley ...... 20 Wilcox, Merrie-Ellen . . . . . 14 Druehl, Louis ...... 12 Nature Vancouver ...... 10 Woodward, Caroline ...... 19 Dwyer, John A...... 18 Oertel, Andreas ...... 9 Yee, Paul ...... 22 Farrell, Barrie ...... 15 O’Riordan, Jon ...... 16 Youssef, Marcus ...... 19 Fox, Caroline ...... 15 Poelzer, Greg ...... 17 Zuehlke, Mark ...... 23

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“Brilliant and beautiful and inspiring…An instant classic as solid as the stones on which it is based.” —eric walters co-founder, Creation of Hope, A uniquely illustrated story of a refugee family’s fl ight to safety—enlightening, eye-opening and suitable for all ages.

This unique picture book was inspired by the stone artwork of Syrian artist Nizar Ali Badr, discovered by chance by Canadian children’s writer Margriet Ruurs. The author was immediately impressed by the strong narrative quality of Mr. Badr’s work, and, using many of his already-created pieces, she set out to create a story about the Syrian refugee crisis. Stepping Stones tells the story of Rama and her family, who are forced to fl ee their once-peaceful village and walk to freedom in Europe.

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ALL AGES Dual-language edition (English and Arabic)