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Books in Culture

A Chanukah Noel

A Christmas at Chanukah? Charlotte and her family have just moved to a small town in France. There is a lot to get used to - a new language, new friends, a new school. Even the milk tastes differe... more

A Gift for Gita

Gita and her family are in turmoil. During her grandmother's visit, Gita's father announces that he has received a job offer back in India. They have been living in North America for a few years, a... more

A Long Way From Home

An Afghan girl, an American boy, and the resilient residents of a small town are thrown together on 9/11. Thirteen-year-old Rabia, her mother, and her younger brother have escaped Afghanistan and ... more

Courageous Women Rebels

Women who rocked the world for freedom, justice, and equality Ten biographies of women reformers from around the world who have made a difference in the realms of politics, social equality, disabi... more

Environmentalists from our First Nations

The men and women profiled here are united by their work to protect the environment and to support indigenous rights. Their stories take us from the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska to the... more

Gray Wolf's Search

From our new First Nations Series: Coming of Age in the Wolf Clan... In this richly illustrated picture book, young Gray Wolf lives on the Pacific Northwest coast with the other members of the Wol... more

Great Athletes from our First Nations

From Second Story's First Nations Series, Great Athletes from our First Nations profiles thirteen outstanding athletes in such diverse sports as figure skating, race car driving, skiing and bowling... more

Great Musicians from our First Nations

Music is their passion. Follow the journeys of ten talented musicians from the Native community as they make their way to the top. All of them, whether their music is traditional drumming or main... more

Great Women from our First Nations

This new title in the First Nations Series for Young Readers profiles ten outstanding women leaders. They include Suzanne Rochon-Burnett, a Matis broadcaster, journalist and First Nations advocate,... more

Lights for Gita

Gita's family has only recently emigrated from India. Although she misses her relatives and friends, she has already made some friends in her new home. Today, she is looking forward to her favourit... more

Maddy's Amazing African Birthday

Maddy's trip to Africa was an experience she'll never forget, and for reasons that might surprise you...This is the true story of Maddy, who was given a once-in-a-lifetime gift for her tenth birthd... more

Men of Courage from our First Nations

Ten First Nations Men Who Inspire... The stories of these men are tales of courage, determination and honesty, often in the face of racism and adversity. Read about Larry Merculieff, who helped bri... more

My Mom Loves Me More Than Sushi

In this utterly delicious book, a little girl and her mom learn about - and eat! - fabulous foods from around the world. Sushi, biscotti, houska, canja, couscous, megaderra, smorgastarta, crepes, j... more

Our Rights

Kids have the power to make social change A girl who spoke out against her government for the rights of aboriginal children, a boy who walked across his country to raise awareness of homelessness,... more

Phenomenal Female Entrepreneurs

Roses for Gita

"This is a lovely, gentle book. ... [It's] about the adjustment of one immigrant child, but it is also about the importance of beauty in life, and the ability of kindness to overcome isolation and ... more

Shannen and the Dream for a School

First Nation Communities Read Selection for 2012-13! All children have the right to a school... This is the true story of Shannen Koostachin and the people of Attawapiskat, a Cree community in Nor... more

The Contest

A GUTSY GIRL BOOK My name is Rosy, and I'm going to be the first half-Mohawk to win an Anne of Green Gables look-alike contest... When Helen, my favorite librarian, told me about the contest, I wa... more

The First Nations Series for Young Readers Teacher Resource

This comprehensive teacher's guide is designed to accompany Second Story Press' First Nations Series for Young Readers. This resource has been developed around the First Nations/Native American hol... more

The Kids' Power Series Teacher Resource

This comprehensive teacher's guide is designed to accompany Second Story Press' Kid's Power Series. Just as the series tells the stories of children who have taken action on issues that are importa... more

Treasure for Lunch

"Yvonne Cathcart's brightly coloured illustrations add to the fun of this totally delicious book." - Reader's Showcase. Shaira loves her grandmother and the wonderful Indian foods that she prepares... more

We Are Their Voice

Do young people today find meaning in the Holocaust? This question prompted a writing project that brought heartfelt responses from students from across North America and abroad. Their voices &nda... more

Zoe's Extraordinary Holiday Adventures

Zoe mostly has it good. Her parents are nice, her brother isn't half bad, and her dog Ella is amazing. But Zoe thinks her life is boring - nothing ever changes. She's stuck in her wheelchair and he... more

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