These middle grade and young adult books make tough topics of human trafficking, poaching and telling your own story accessible.
Interesting read in An Yu's debut novel Braised Pork, which takes us from Beijing to Tibet and a mythical world.
Books for kids reviewed include pizza-loving aliens, gods and godlings and an ancient curse.
Learn the stories of more than 100 Canadian women trailblazers in this Kids Can Press book.
The Mad Kyoto Shoe Swapper offers a look at Japanese culture in this collection of short stories.
Some great picture books that you won't mind read over and over again.
Quick read that will kept you guessing until the end.
"I don't know how many children's books are out there about an female-dominant pirate crew, with a female protagonist who fights mythical creatures with her female mentor. The fact that they're all women of colour should get a mention, too. I'm sure there are definitely some books that are similar, but I always want more." Read my interview with author Tamara Moss.
Interesting information about mythical beasts and magical monsters found throughout the world.
