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Book Cover for: The Song That Called Them Home, David A. Robertson

The Song That Called Them Home

David A. Robertson
Literacy QuebecLiteracy Quebec

Day 2 of Canadian Children's Book WK is also Teacher Appreciation Day so we've chosen an author & educator to celebrate! A sought-after speaker and educator, David A. Robertson's @DaveAlexRoberts latest book is 'The Song That Called Them Home'. #CCBCBookWeek #GetCaughtReading https://t.co/2T8YqfjnXX

Hardcover, 2023

$18.99Member price:$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: The Hockey Sweater, Roch Carrier

The Hockey Sweater

Roch Carrier
Literacy QuebecLiteracy Quebec

We caught Niamh learning a thing or two about one of Canada's national sports with @JaelRichardson's "The Hockey Jersey." Next on deck for Niamh is Roch Carrier's classic, "The Hockey Sweater." #ccbcbookweek #GetCaughtReading #CanadianBooks @MemesDev https://t.co/m9GN5QemyR

Hardcover, 1984

$18.99Member price:$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: Borders, Thomas King

Borders

Thomas King
Literacy QuebecLiteracy Quebec

First published as a short story in 1993, Thomas King's "Borders" was given new life as a graphic novel with illustrations by @natashamdonovan.  A great look at the differences in how you identify yourself and how others see your identity. We highly recommend it! https://t.co/agMbVK39vl

Paperback, 2022

$13.99Member price:$6.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: Going Places: Victor Hugo Green and His Glorious Book, Tonya Bolden

Going Places: Victor Hugo Green and His Glorious Book

Tonya Bolden
Literacy QuebecLiteracy Quebec

"Going Places: Victor Hugo Green and His Glorious Book" written by Tonya Bolden and illustrated by Eric Velasquez tells the true story of the man who created the Green Book. https://t.co/SKBIK6nfLG #blackhistorymonth #stillwerise #firstbookcanada https://t.co/EuQachBtkD

Hardcover, 2022

$19.99Member price:$9.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: Rabbit Chase, Elizabeth Lapensee

Rabbit Chase

Elizabeth Lapensee
Literacy QuebecLiteracy Quebec

What happens when you follow a rabbit down a hole? "Rabbit Chase" by Elizabeth LaPensee, KC Oster and Aarin Dokum will tell you!  A wild ride with everything from Tricksters to robots and a greedy Queen! Another awesome graphic novel for your list.  @AnnickPress #IndigenousHist https://t.co/dmAgOtibTk

Paperback, 2022

$10.99Member price:$5.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: Like a Hurricane, Jonathan Bécotte

Like a Hurricane

Jonathan Bécotte
Literacy QuebecLiteracy Quebec

📣New episode! 📣 Margo Legault chats with Jonathan Bécotte, auteur. and translator, Jonathan Kaplansky about their latest book, 'Like a Hurricane' on our What's Literacy? Podcast. https://t.co/TrsWRW16eL #WhatsLiteracy #LiteracyMatters https://t.co/8tF9DSzYR9

Paperback, 2023

$12.95Member price:$6.47 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: Pride and Prejudice, Jane Austen

Pride and Prejudice

Jane Austen
Literacy QuebecLiteracy Quebec

Happy Birthday to Jane Austen, born this day in 1775. Learn more about the author of Pride and Prejudice, Mansfield Park, and Emma here - https://t.co/gom6oQc6ix @history #Lifelonglearning #HappyBirthday #JaneAusten #LiteracyMatters https://t.co/NejALLIZq7

Paperback, Mass Market, 2008

$5.95Member price:$2.97 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: Kumo: The Bashful Cloud, Kyo Maclear

Kumo: The Bashful Cloud

Kyo Maclear
Literacy QuebecLiteracy Quebec

"Kumo: The Bashful Cloud" tells the story of a shy cloud who has to step up for cloud duty one day...It's powerful, inspiring and fun to read. By Kyo Maclear @kyomaclear Illustrated by Montreal's Nathalie Dion @nathalie_dion #AsianHeritageMonth @TundraBooks #LiteracyMatters https://t.co/4jgE6ZsMra

Hardcover, 2022

$18.99Member price:$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: Blanket, Ruth Ohi

Blanket

Ruth Ohi
Literacy QuebecLiteracy Quebec

To start off Canadian Children's Book Week AND Asian Heritage Month AND Get Caught Reading Month, we're reading @Ruth_Ohi 's "Blanket" Happy Canadian Children's Book Week! #CCBCBookWeek #RuthOhi #GetCaughtReading #AsianHeritageMonth #WordlessBooks #LiteracyMatters #Friendship https://t.co/dHejp3FIRw

Hardcover, 2022

$18.99Member price:$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book