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For readers of Entangled Life and The Hidden Life of Trees comes an illuminating account of the “invisible” fungi that share our world: from the air we breathe to the dust beneath our feet. The Hidden Kingdom of Fungi traces the intricate connections between fungi and all life on Earth to show how these remarkable…

A debut picture book that explores the importance of pronouncing names properly and celebrates cultural identity. Saajin loves his name–he loves it so much that he sees it spelled out in the world around him in his snacks, in the sky and sometimes he even sings it aloud. On his first day of school, Saajin…

“To say Heighton is an immensely talented writer is true enough but insufficient … As good a writer as Canada has ever produced.” –National Post The unforgettable last collection by the bestselling author of The Shadow Boxer A man recalls his father’s advice on how to save a drowning person, but struggles when the time…

Wolves have always captured the human imagination. In sketching out the historical connections people have had with wolves, this book contends that the role in which wolves have been cast – monster or hero – has changed dramatically and offers a model for more ethical ways of interacting with animals in the face of a…

A tender, eclectic reflection from an Indigenous author on his life, work, and queer identity. Evolving from a conversation between author Joshua Whitehead and Angie Abdou, Indigiqueerness is part dialogue, part collage, and part memoir. Beginning with memories of his childhood poetry and prose and traveling through the library of his life, Whitehead contemplates the…

On the night of October 6, 1894, Frank Westwood was shot to death by an unknown assailant as he stood in the doorway of his home. Six weeks later, Clara Ford – a Black tailor and single mother known for her predilection for wearing men’s attire – was arrested and confessed to the murder. But…

Ava Lee squares off against the Chinese government over a controversial film depicting the infamous Tiananmen Square Massacre in the latest thriller from bestselling author Ian Hamilton. Ava Lee is in the French Riviera with Pang Fai and Lau Lau for the long-awaited premiere of Tiananmen at the Cannes Film Festival. As the film wins…

What rises . . . must fall. Two brothers One Good. One Evil. In exchange for power and immortality, they watch over the Endless Woods and rule the School for Good and Evil. Yet all School Masters must face a test. Theirs is loyalty. But what happens when loyalty is corrupted? When the bonds of…

A big dog and a little dog count ten things they are grateful for, but being together is always number one. We’re counting our blessings one by one. How many will there be? Let’s count together, just us two, and very soon we’ll see. In this affirming story, beloved children’s book creator Emma Dodd combines…