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The End of Always
Price:
CA$15.95
ISBN: 9781772603712
Pub Date: April 2024
Imprint: Second Story Press
Ever since Isobel’s mom died, her dad won’t stop preparing for the world to end. It gets worse when he decides to move Isobel and her little sister to Endurance Ranch, a survivalist community in the middle of nowhere. A boy named Dane makes Isobel's life at the ranch better, but she realizes it's up to her to take control of her future.
Two Pieces of Chocolate
Price:
CA$21.95
ISBN: 9781772603682
Pub Date: April 2024
Imprint: Second Story Press
In 1945, Francine and her maman are sent to the Bergen-Belsen Nazi prison camp. Life is gray and hopeless, but Maman has two secret pieces of chocolate that give them both hope. When Francine meets Hélène, a fellow prisoner who must hide her pregnancy, Francine realizes she may be able to help.
Motherlike
Price:
CA$22.95
ISBN: 9781772603729
Pub Date: March 2024
Imprint: Second Story Press
In this candid, entertaining, and poignant account of new motherhood, Leyton weaves her own observations with historical research and cultural commentary on everything from the history of the birth control pill to the risks of labour and the realities of being post-partum. A personal story that reflects a larger picture of ourselves.
What's in a Bead?
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CA$21.95
ISBN: 9781772603668
Pub Date: March 2024
Imprint: Second Story Press
Tessa loves how her grandmother always smells of campfire stories. Mom says it’s because Kohkom spends her days sewing beautiful beads onto smoked hides. Inspired, Tessa asks Kohkom to teach her beading, but first she must listen and learn about the many stories held in a bead.
kekwan etakwak mîkisîhk / What's in a Bead?
Price:
CA$21.95
ISBN: 9781772603675
Pub Date: March 2024
Imprint: Second Story Press
Tessa loves how her grandmother always smells of campfire stories. Mom says it’s because Kohkom spends her days sewing beautiful beads onto smoked hides. Inspired, Tessa asks Kohkom to teach her beading, but first she must listen and learn the many stories held in a bead. Dual language edition in Ininîmowin (Cree N-dialect) and English.
The Case of the Pilfered Pin
Price:
CA$12.95
ISBN: 9781772603705
Pub Date: March 2024
Imprint: Second Story Press
Windy Lake First Nation has long been shared with cottagers, but now everyone’s arguing over who really owns the land. When the Mighty Muskrats learn that a stolen surveyor’s pin could solve the conflict, the four cousins make it their mission to find it and prove that the land belongs to their people!
Khadija and the Elephant Toothpaste Experiment
Price:
CA$21.95
ISBN: 9781772603651
Pub Date: February 2024
Imprint: Second Story Press
Khadija is inspired by her visit to the science fair. But how come none of the scientists are wearing a hijab, she wonders? Khadija recreates an experiment at home with mixed (and messy!) results. Surrounded by family as they celebrate Eid, Khadija tries again, with great success. She declares, “When I grow up, I’m going to be a scientist!”
Charlie's Balloons
A Story of Big Emotions
Price:
CA$21.95
ISBN: 9781772603699
Pub Date: February 2024
Imprint: Second Story Press
Hi! I’m Charlie.
In my mind and in my body, all my emotions fight to take up as much space as they can.
I like to picture my feelings as balloons. Sometimes they’re so light they float away.
Other times, they’re so heavy it’s like they’re filled with water...
For highly sensitive kids who feel BIG feelings!
Naaahsa is an Artist!
Price:
CA$21.95
ISBN: 9781772603460
Pub Date: October 2023
Imprint: Second Story Press
Naaahsa says art is a language everyone understands. Sometimes we make art together. We draw, we bead, we sing. Sometimes Naaahsa tells stories in Blackfoot. I even get to go with her to see her art show at the National Gallery. Naaahsa is famous for her art, but I love her hugs best.
Nights Too Short to Dance
Price:
CA$22.95
ISBN: 9781772603507
Pub Date: October 2023
Imprint: Second Story Press
René, a trans man, confronts age and illness on a winter’s night. Charismatic as ever, he is surrounded by friends and lovers. They look back over a century of struggle—Stonewall, the AIDS epidemic—and realize it’s not over. But neither is the love. Blais, a queer literary icon, brings to life pivotal moments in the fight for queer rights.
Naaahsa Aisinaki! / Naaahsa is an Artist!
Price:
CA$21.95
ISBN: 9781772603477
Pub Date: October 2023
Imprint: Second Story Press
Naaahsa says art is a language everyone understands. Sometimes we make art together. We draw, we bead, we sing. Sometimes Naaahsa tells stories in Blackfoot. I even get to go with her to see her art show at the National Gallery. Naaahsa is famous for her art, but I love her hugs best!
Pride and Persistence
Stories of Queer Activism
Price:
CA$22.95
ISBN: 9781772603491
Pub Date: October 2023
Imprint: Second Story Press
The activists between these pages have stood up for the queer community, whether on their own behalf or in support of people they love. Some made a difference by confronting injustice; others dared to be fully themselves.
Obaasan's Boots
Price:
CA$12.95
ISBN: 9781772603484
Pub Date: October 2023
Imprint: Second Story Press
Lou and Charlotte don’t know much about their grandmother’s life. Their Obaasan invites them to spend time with her, sharing her experience as a Japanese Canadian during WWII and a painful story of their family's internment. The girls begin to understand how their identities have been shaped by racism, and that history is not only about the past.
Everyone is Welcome
Price:
CA$21.95
ISBN: 9781772603439
Pub Date: September 2023
Imprint: Second Story Press
A little girl hears that her grandma’s friend, Mrs. Lee, was pushed on her way to the Asian market. When she learns that Asian students at her brother’s school are afraid to walk to class, she realizes something very wrong is happening to her community. With her mom’s support and the help of friends, she does something kind for Mrs. Lee.
Auntie's Rez Surprise
Price:
CA$21.95
ISBN: 9781772603446
Pub Date: September 2023
Imprint: Second Story Press
Auntie always greets Cree in Nehiyaw when she comes for a visit. When Auntie arrives with a surprise gift hidden in her bag, Cree can’t wait to discover what it is. The first clue? It’s from the rez. As Cree tries to figure out what it might be, the bag starts to move. Cree is thrilled when the bag opens and out jumps a rez puppy!
okāwīsimāw omēkiwin askīhkānihk ohci/Auntie's Rez Surprise
Price:
CA$21.95
ISBN: 9781772603453
Pub Date: September 2023
Imprint: Second Story Press
Auntie always greets Cree in Nehiyaw when she comes for a visit. When Auntie arrives with a surprise gift hidden in her bag, Cree can’t wait to discover what it is. The first clue? It’s from the rez. As Cree tries to figure out what it might be, the bag starts to move!
The End of Always
CA$15.95
ISBN: 9781772603712
Pub Date: April 2024
Imprint: Second Story Press
Ever since Isobel’s mom died, her dad won’t stop preparing for the world to end. It gets worse when he decides to move Isobel and her little sister to Endurance Ranch, a survivalist community in the middle of nowhere. A boy named Dane makes Isobel's life at the ranch better, but she realizes it's up to her to take control of her future.
Two Pieces of Chocolate
CA$21.95
ISBN: 9781772603682
Pub Date: April 2024
Imprint: Second Story Press
In 1945, Francine and her maman are sent to the Bergen-Belsen Nazi prison camp. Life is gray and hopeless, but Maman has two secret pieces of chocolate that give them both hope. When Francine meets Hélène, a fellow prisoner who must hide her pregnancy, Francine realizes she may be able to help.
Motherlike
CA$22.95
ISBN: 9781772603729
Pub Date: March 2024
Imprint: Second Story Press
In this candid, entertaining, and poignant account of new motherhood, Leyton weaves her own observations with historical research and cultural commentary on everything from the history of the birth control pill to the risks of labour and the realities of being post-partum. A personal story that reflects a larger picture of ourselves.
What's in a Bead?
CA$21.95
ISBN: 9781772603668
Pub Date: March 2024
Imprint: Second Story Press
kekwan etakwak mîkisîhk / What's in a Bead?
CA$21.95
ISBN: 9781772603675
Pub Date: March 2024
Imprint: Second Story Press
Tessa loves how her grandmother always smells of campfire stories. Mom says it’s because Kohkom spends her days sewing beautiful beads onto smoked hides. Inspired, Tessa asks Kohkom to teach her beading, but first she must listen and learn the many stories held in a bead. Dual language edition in Ininîmowin (Cree N-dialect) and English.
The Case of the Pilfered Pin
CA$12.95
ISBN: 9781772603705
Pub Date: March 2024
Imprint: Second Story Press
Windy Lake First Nation has long been shared with cottagers, but now everyone’s arguing over who really owns the land. When the Mighty Muskrats learn that a stolen surveyor’s pin could solve the conflict, the four cousins make it their mission to find it and prove that the land belongs to their people!
Khadija and the Elephant Toothpaste Experiment
CA$21.95
ISBN: 9781772603651
Pub Date: February 2024
Imprint: Second Story Press
Khadija is inspired by her visit to the science fair. But how come none of the scientists are wearing a hijab, she wonders? Khadija recreates an experiment at home with mixed (and messy!) results. Surrounded by family as they celebrate Eid, Khadija tries again, with great success. She declares, “When I grow up, I’m going to be a scientist!”
Charlie's Balloons
A Story of Big Emotions
CA$21.95
ISBN: 9781772603699
Pub Date: February 2024
Imprint: Second Story Press
Hi! I’m Charlie.
In my mind and in my body, all my emotions fight to take up as much space as they can.
I like to picture my feelings as balloons. Sometimes they’re so light they float away.
Other times, they’re so heavy it’s like they’re filled with water...
For highly sensitive kids who feel BIG feelings!
Naaahsa is an Artist!
CA$21.95
ISBN: 9781772603460
Pub Date: October 2023
Imprint: Second Story Press
Naaahsa says art is a language everyone understands. Sometimes we make art together. We draw, we bead, we sing. Sometimes Naaahsa tells stories in Blackfoot. I even get to go with her to see her art show at the National Gallery. Naaahsa is famous for her art, but I love her hugs best.
Nights Too Short to Dance
CA$22.95
ISBN: 9781772603507
Pub Date: October 2023
Imprint: Second Story Press
René, a trans man, confronts age and illness on a winter’s night. Charismatic as ever, he is surrounded by friends and lovers. They look back over a century of struggle—Stonewall, the AIDS epidemic—and realize it’s not over. But neither is the love. Blais, a queer literary icon, brings to life pivotal moments in the fight for queer rights.
Naaahsa Aisinaki! / Naaahsa is an Artist!
CA$21.95
ISBN: 9781772603477
Pub Date: October 2023
Imprint: Second Story Press
Pride and Persistence
Stories of Queer Activism
CA$22.95
ISBN: 9781772603491
Pub Date: October 2023
Imprint: Second Story Press
Obaasan's Boots
CA$12.95
ISBN: 9781772603484
Pub Date: October 2023
Imprint: Second Story Press
Everyone is Welcome
CA$21.95
ISBN: 9781772603439
Pub Date: September 2023
Imprint: Second Story Press
A little girl hears that her grandma’s friend, Mrs. Lee, was pushed on her way to the Asian market. When she learns that Asian students at her brother’s school are afraid to walk to class, she realizes something very wrong is happening to her community. With her mom’s support and the help of friends, she does something kind for Mrs. Lee.
Auntie's Rez Surprise
CA$21.95
ISBN: 9781772603446
Pub Date: September 2023
Imprint: Second Story Press
Auntie always greets Cree in Nehiyaw when she comes for a visit. When Auntie arrives with a surprise gift hidden in her bag, Cree can’t wait to discover what it is. The first clue? It’s from the rez. As Cree tries to figure out what it might be, the bag starts to move. Cree is thrilled when the bag opens and out jumps a rez puppy!
okāwīsimāw omēkiwin askīhkānihk ohci/Auntie's Rez Surprise
CA$21.95
ISBN: 9781772603453
Pub Date: September 2023
Imprint: Second Story Press
Auntie always greets Cree in Nehiyaw when she comes for a visit. When Auntie arrives with a surprise gift hidden in her bag, Cree can’t wait to discover what it is. The first clue? It’s from the rez. As Cree tries to figure out what it might be, the bag starts to move!