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Indigenous Childrens and YA Books From BC

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tagged: children's fiction, First Nations, BC, indigenous, DIV-0318
Books with subject matter relevant to Indigenous kids and teens or books for kids and teens by Indigenous authors.
Welcome Song for Baby

Welcome Song for Baby

A lullaby for newborns
by Richard Van Camp
edition:Hardcover
also available: eBook
tagged : new baby, nursery rhymes, parents

From renowned First Nations storyteller Richard Van Camp comes a lyrical lullaby for newborns.

Complemented with stunning photographs, this evocative board book is perfectly suited as a first book for every baby.

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Hey ya hey
Hey ya hey
Hey ya hey
Dear one
Cherished one
Loved one
You have made the world beautiful again.

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Which Way Should I Go?

Which Way Should I Go?

by Sylvia Olsen, illustrated by Kasia Charko
edition:Hardcover
also available: Paperback eBook
tagged : native canadian
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Yetsa's Sweater

Yetsa's Sweater

by Sylvia Olsen, illustrated by Joan Larsen
edition:Hardcover
also available: eBook Paperback
tagged : native canadian
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Middle Row

Middle Row

by Sylvia Olsen
edition:Hardcover
also available: Paperback eBook
tagged : prejudice & racism, aboriginal & indigenous, mysteries & detective stories

Things have changed since Raedawn and Vince started going out and the racial boundaries in town have slipped a bit. But when Dune, who never took sides, disappears, Raedawn is determined to find out where he has gone—or what happened to him. Fighting against ignorance and hate, they track Dune down and find he is in more trouble than they thought and that nothing is black and white.

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The seating on the bus is different this year. That’s because Raedawn and I and Sherry and Steve crossed the line.

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War of the Eagles

War of the Eagles

by Eric Walters
edition:Paperback
also available: eBook
tagged : military & wars, friendship, prejudice & racism

During WWII, Jed’s English father serves as a fighter pilot overseas, while Jed and his mother move back to her Tsimshian community on Canada's west coast. When the military sets up a naval base in town, Jed is hired to help out, honored it seems, for both his father's bravery and his own native skills as a hunter. Presented with a military jacket, Jed finds an allegiance to his country and a pride in his mixed heritage that he's never felt before.
But one day Jed's world is shattered. His be …

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Catching Spring

Catching Spring

by Sylvia Olsen
edition:Paperback
also available: eBook
tagged : native canadian, camping & outdoor activities, post-confederation (1867-)

The year is 1957, and Bobby lives on the Tsartlip First Nation reserve on Vancouver Island where his family has lived for generations and generations.

Bobby loves his weekend job at the nearby marina. He loves to play marbles with his friends. And he loves being able to give half his weekly earnings to his mother to eke out the grocery money, but he longs to enter the up-coming fishing derby. With the help of his uncle and Dan from the marina his wish just might come true.

The epub edition of this …

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Bobby skipped down the stairs. Bright yellow posters hung on the posts on either side of the dock. Dan handed him a stack of the yellow papers. Bobby read the top one carefully. He traced his finger over every word: "Kids. Fishing Derby. August 30, 1957. First Prize: New Bike."

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Aliens Among Us

Aliens Among Us

Invasive Animals and Plants in British Columbia
by Alex Van Tol, illustrated by Mike Deas
edition:Paperback
tagged : environmental conservation & protection

What would you do if you came face to face with a large yellow waxwing, wild turkey or weather loach? Who would you call if common wall lizards or giant hogweed crept into your back yard?

Alex Van Tol can help. In Aliens Among Us, she identifies more than 50 species of alien animals and plants that have established themselves in British Columbia. With the help of colour photographs and Mike Deas's illuminating illustrations, Van Tol exposes the invaders, then explains how they got here and what t …

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My Heart Fills With Happiness

My Heart Fills With Happiness

by Monique Gray Smith, illustrated by Julie Flett
edition:Hardcover
also available: eBook
tagged : emotions & feelings, native canadian

★ "A quiet loveliness, sense of gratitude, and—yes—happiness emanate from this tender celebration of simple pleasures."--Publishers Weekly, starred review

The sun on your face. The smell of warm bannock baking in the oven. Holding the hand of someone you love. What fills your heart with happiness? This beautiful board book, with illustrations from celebrated artist Julie Flett, serves as a reminder for little ones and adults alike to reflect on and cherish the moments in life that bring us …

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