Phillip Joe Plays Waila

A young boy from the Tohono O'odham Indian Reservation talks about his love of waila music. The boy shares how he was introduced to waila music, the history of the music style, and the components of waila music. Aspects of Tohono O'odham celebrations and culture in conjunction with waila music is presented.

The ABCs of Blackness in Our Schools

Edited By: Andrew B. Campbell

This timely book provides K-12 teachers and anyone working with Black young people the background and strategies they need to inspire students to affirm Black identity and joy. It reflects sound principles for fostering belonging and celebrating learning and culture in our classrooms.

Let Rise

In Let Rise, Adam Loo shares his journey from growing up on a small family farm to building his own unique business in PEI. Through triumphs and losses, he navigates entrepreneurship, perfectionism, and personal challenges with raw honesty—offering a story of resilience, passion, and the pursuit of success in an unlikely place.

Why Not Me

At age eleven, Lindsay Ireland’s idyllic childhood was upended by a devastating autoimmune diagnosis, leading to life-saving surgery and, later, an MS diagnosis. Her candid memoir reveals the hidden toll of chronic illness and the resilience needed to live fully—body and mind.

Nocturnal Animals

Under the cover of darkness, a hidden world awakens… Tree frogs sing love songs, while a bobcat waits to pounce on mice beneath the snow. From shadowy forests to moonlit meadows, nighttime creatures from around the world come to life. With poetic text and dreamy art by Ashley Anne Clark, this cozy tale will delight readers of all ages.

Prism

Illustrated By: Sarah Shortliffe

Why fit in when you can stand out? This story reminds families that children should embrace their true colors and shine bright, inspiring others to do the same.

Ringette Girl

Illustrated By: Alyse Mercey

Join Ringette Girl as she heads off to the rink! With the help of her coach and teammates, she learns the importance of passing, the thrill of scoring, and the importance of teamwork and perseverance.

The Love Song of Mr. Byrd

Illustrated By: Caroline Clarke

A chance meeting between Mr. Byrd and Bat at twilight — that brief window of time in which they’re both awake — begins this story of unlikely friendship. Every day over this magical summer, the duo visit the same tree branch, and come to realize they’re more alike than different.

The New Literacy Block

A fresh approach to structured literacy that makes every minute count. This thoughtful examination of instructional practices and routines will enable teachers to systematically address the alphabetic code (word recognition and decoding) and the necessary language comprehension skills students need to become proficient readers and writers.

Spells Against the Darkness

Spells Against the Darkness is a captivating blend of the intimate and universal. From the quiet beauty of a PEI country lane to the bustling energy of New York City, MacDonald’s poems weave lyrical threads across place and experience, offering both reflection and discovery.

Red Flags and Butterflies

Tenth-grader Lexie works overtime to help launch her father’s new renovation business, hoping that, in exchange, she’ll obtain his blessing to attend the art school of her dreams. But when she catches him in a compromising lie, Lexie must make an impossible choice between appeasing her father and staying true to herself.