Alumni Reads

Bernice and the Georgian Bay Gold follows a brave young girl uncovering secrets and chasing treasure along Ontario’s Georgian Bay. Adventure, mystery, and courage drive this gripping historical tale.

Gordie’s Skate tells the true childhood story of hockey legend Gordie Howe growing up during the Great Depression in Saskatchewan. When a neighbour sells Mrs. Howe a bag of meager possessions, a pair of men’s skates—even several sizes too big—ignites young Gordie’s lifelong passion for skating and hockey. Richly illustrated scenes of 1930s Saskatoon highlight resilience, creativity, and the power of small joys to spark remarkable journeys.

A playful, empowering story that helps children recognize negative emotions and transform complaints into gratitude, promoting emotional awareness, mindfulness, and positive communication.

Inspired by her son’s experience—and her family's love of powwow music and dance—Indigenous educator and champion hoop dancer Sandra Lamouche shares this uplifting true story of the transformative effects of culturally safe and inclusive early childhood education.

With its beautiful illustrations and rhymed storytelling, With This Note provides a thoughtful and easy way for parents, caregivers, educators, counselors, and trusted adults everywhere to begin talking to children about personal safety and consent.