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Read Woke ORL: Social Injustice

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Adults, Teens & Kids - Read Work ORL invites you to read these books that highlight issues of Social Injustice. Join the Read Woke Challenge (All Ages) and participate in events, Oct 2021-April 2022. More info at orl.bc.ca/read-woke

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25 items

25 items

How to Be An Antiracist

How to Be An Antiracist

by Kendi, Ibram X.

Book - 2019

Adult - Ibram X. Kendi's concept of antiracism reenergizes and reshapes the conversation about racial justice in America -- but even more fundamentally, points us toward liberating new ways of thinking about ourselves and each other. Adult - Ibram X. Kendi's concept of antiracism reenergizes and reshapes the conversation about racial justice in America -- but even more fundamentally, points us toward liberating new ways of thinking about ourselves and each other. Show less

Adult - Ibram X. Kendi's concept of antiracism reenergizes and reshapes the conversation about racial justice in America -- but even more fundamentally, points us toward liberating new ways of thinking about ourselves and each other. Adult - Ibram X. Kendi's concept of antiracism reenergizes and reshapes the conversation about racial justice in America -- but even more fundamentally, points us toward liberating new ways of thinking about ourselves and each other. Show less

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Seven Fallen Feathers

Seven Fallen Feathers

Racism, Death, and Hard Truths in A Northern City

by Talaga, Tanya

Book - 2017

Adult - Over the span of eleven years, seven Indigenous high school students died in Thunder Bay, Ontario. They were hundreds of kilometres away from thei...Show more Adult - Over the span of eleven years, seven Indigenous high school students died in Thunder Bay, Ontario. They were hundreds of kilometres away from their families, forced to leave home because there was no adequate high school on their reserves. Using a sweeping narrative focusing on the lives of the students, award-winning author Tanya Talaga delves into the history of this northern city that has come to manifest Canada’s long struggle with human rights violations against Indigenous communities. Show less

Adult - Over the span of eleven years, seven Indigenous high school students died in Thunder Bay, Ontario. They were hundreds of kilometres away from thei...Show more Adult - Over the span of eleven years, seven Indigenous high school students died in Thunder Bay, Ontario. They were hundreds of kilometres away from their families, forced to leave home because there was no adequate high school on their reserves. Using a sweeping narrative focusing on the lives of the students, award-winning author Tanya Talaga delves into the history of this northern city that has come to manifest Canada’s long struggle with human rights violations against Indigenous communities. Show less

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Bread Out of Stone

Bread Out of Stone

Recollections, Sex, Recognitions, Race, Dreaming and Politics

by Brand, Dionne

Book - 2019

Adult - An evocative and insightful essay collection, Bread Out of Stone brings Dionne Brand’s signature unflinching eye and personal history to issues of...Show more Adult - An evocative and insightful essay collection, Bread Out of Stone brings Dionne Brand’s signature unflinching eye and personal history to issues of sex, sexism and sexual autonomy; politics, community and the centrality of whiteness in Canadian culture; diaspora and immigration; violence and stereotypes; racial imagination; and music, art, literature and freedom. Show less

Adult - An evocative and insightful essay collection, Bread Out of Stone brings Dionne Brand’s signature unflinching eye and personal history to issues of...Show more Adult - An evocative and insightful essay collection, Bread Out of Stone brings Dionne Brand’s signature unflinching eye and personal history to issues of sex, sexism and sexual autonomy; politics, community and the centrality of whiteness in Canadian culture; diaspora and immigration; violence and stereotypes; racial imagination; and music, art, literature and freedom. Show less

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Policing Black Lives

Policing Black Lives

State Violence in Canada From Slavery to the Present

by Maynard, Robyn

Book - 2017

Adult - Delving behind Canada’s veneer of multiculturalism and tolerance, Policing Black Lives traces the violent realities of anti-blackness from the sla...Show more Adult - Delving behind Canada’s veneer of multiculturalism and tolerance, Policing Black Lives traces the violent realities of anti-blackness from the slave ships to prisons, classrooms and beyond. Robyn Maynard provides readers with the first comprehensive account of over four hundred years of state-sanctioned surveillance, criminalization and punishment of Black lives in Canada. Show less

Adult - Delving behind Canada’s veneer of multiculturalism and tolerance, Policing Black Lives traces the violent realities of anti-blackness from the sla...Show more Adult - Delving behind Canada’s veneer of multiculturalism and tolerance, Policing Black Lives traces the violent realities of anti-blackness from the slave ships to prisons, classrooms and beyond. Robyn Maynard provides readers with the first comprehensive account of over four hundred years of state-sanctioned surveillance, criminalization and punishment of Black lives in Canada. Show less

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Behind Closed Doors

Behind Closed Doors

Stories From the Kamloops Indian Residential School

Book - 2006

Adult - Features written testimonials from thirty-two individuals who attended the Kamloops Indian Residential School. The storytellers remember and share with us their stolen time at the school; many stories are told through courageous tears. Adult - Features written testimonials from thirty-two individuals who attended the Kamloops Indian Residential School. The storytellers remember and share with us their stolen time at the school; many stories are told through courageous tears. Show less

Adult - Features written testimonials from thirty-two individuals who attended the Kamloops Indian Residential School. The storytellers remember and share with us their stolen time at the school; many stories are told through courageous tears. Adult - Features written testimonials from thirty-two individuals who attended the Kamloops Indian Residential School. The storytellers remember and share with us their stolen time at the school; many stories are told through courageous tears. Show less

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Chiru Sakura

Chiru Sakura

Falling Cherry Blossoms : A Mother and Daughter's Journey Through Racism, Internment and Oppression

by Thomson, Grace Eiko

Book - 2021

Adult - A vital memoir by two Japanese Canadian women reflecting on their family history, cultural heritage, generational trauma, and the meaning of home. Adult - A vital memoir by two Japanese Canadian women reflecting on their family history, cultural heritage, generational trauma, and the meaning of home. Show less

Adult - A vital memoir by two Japanese Canadian women reflecting on their family history, cultural heritage, generational trauma, and the meaning of home. Adult - A vital memoir by two Japanese Canadian women reflecting on their family history, cultural heritage, generational trauma, and the meaning of home. Show less

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Paying the Land

Paying the Land

by Sacco, Joe

Book - 2020

Adult - Against a vast and gorgeous landscape that dwarfs all human scale, Paying the Land lends an ear to trappers and chiefs, activists and priests, to ...Show more Adult - Against a vast and gorgeous landscape that dwarfs all human scale, Paying the Land lends an ear to trappers and chiefs, activists and priests, to tell a sweeping story about money, dependency, loss, and culture―recounted in stunning visual detail by one of the greatest cartoonists alive. Show less

Adult - Against a vast and gorgeous landscape that dwarfs all human scale, Paying the Land lends an ear to trappers and chiefs, activists and priests, to ...Show more Adult - Against a vast and gorgeous landscape that dwarfs all human scale, Paying the Land lends an ear to trappers and chiefs, activists and priests, to tell a sweeping story about money, dependency, loss, and culture―recounted in stunning visual detail by one of the greatest cartoonists alive. Show less

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Last Call

Last Call

A True Story of Love, Lust, and Murder in Queer New York

by Green, Elon

Book - 2021

Adult - The Last Call Killer preyed upon gay men in New York in the '80s and '90s and had all the hallmarks of the most notorious serial killers. Yet beca...Show more Adult - The Last Call Killer preyed upon gay men in New York in the '80s and '90s and had all the hallmarks of the most notorious serial killers. Yet because of the sexuality of his victims, the sky-high murder rates, and the AIDS epidemic, his murders have been almost entirely forgotten. This gripping true-crime narrative tells the story of the Last Call Killer and the decades-long chase to find him. And at the same time, it paints a portrait of his victims and a vibrant community navigating threat and resilience. Show less

Adult - The Last Call Killer preyed upon gay men in New York in the '80s and '90s and had all the hallmarks of the most notorious serial killers. Yet beca...Show more Adult - The Last Call Killer preyed upon gay men in New York in the '80s and '90s and had all the hallmarks of the most notorious serial killers. Yet because of the sexuality of his victims, the sky-high murder rates, and the AIDS epidemic, his murders have been almost entirely forgotten. This gripping true-crime narrative tells the story of the Last Call Killer and the decades-long chase to find him. And at the same time, it paints a portrait of his victims and a vibrant community navigating threat and resilience. Show less

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Sugar Falls

Sugar Falls

A Residential School Story

by Robertson, David

Book - 2021

Teen - Tells the story of Native Canadian Betty Ross who was taken away to a residential school. Teen - Tells the story of Native Canadian Betty Ross who was taken away to a residential school. Show less

Teen - Tells the story of Native Canadian Betty Ross who was taken away to a residential school. Teen - Tells the story of Native Canadian Betty Ross who was taken away to a residential school. Show less

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Stamped--Racism, Antiracism, and You

Stamped--Racism, Antiracism, and You

A Remix of the National Book Award-winning Stamped From the Beginning

by Reynolds, Jason

eBook - 2020

Teen - A timely, crucial, and empowering exploration of racism—and antiracism—in America This is NOT a history book. This is a book about the here and now. A book to help us better understand why we are where we are. Teen - A timely, crucial, and empowering exploration of racism—and antiracism—in America This is NOT a history book. This is a book about the here and now. A book to help us better understand why we are where we are. Show less

Teen - A timely, crucial, and empowering exploration of racism—and antiracism—in America This is NOT a history book. This is a book about the here and now. A book to help us better understand why we are where we are. Teen - A timely, crucial, and empowering exploration of racism—and antiracism—in America This is NOT a history book. This is a book about the here and now. A book to help us better understand why we are where we are. Show less

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Hunger Journeys

Hunger Journeys

A Novel

by De Vries, Maggie

Book - 2010

Teens - Convinced by her new thrill-seeking friend, Sofie, Lena embarks on a series of life-threatening encounters combined with the ethical dilemma of be...Show more Teens - Convinced by her new thrill-seeking friend, Sofie, Lena embarks on a series of life-threatening encounters combined with the ethical dilemma of befriending a protective German soldier on a train that was previously used to send countless Jews to concentration camps. Show less

Teens - Convinced by her new thrill-seeking friend, Sofie, Lena embarks on a series of life-threatening encounters combined with the ethical dilemma of be...Show more Teens - Convinced by her new thrill-seeking friend, Sofie, Lena embarks on a series of life-threatening encounters combined with the ethical dilemma of befriending a protective German soldier on a train that was previously used to send countless Jews to concentration camps. Show less

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I Am Malala

I Am Malala

The Girl Who Stood up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban

by Yousafzai, Malala

Book - 2013

Teen - When the Taliban took control of the Swat Valley in Pakistan, one girl spoke out. Malala Yousafzai refused to be silenced and fought for her right to an education. Teen - When the Taliban took control of the Swat Valley in Pakistan, one girl spoke out. Malala Yousafzai refused to be silenced and fought for her right to an education. Show less

Teen - When the Taliban took control of the Swat Valley in Pakistan, one girl spoke out. Malala Yousafzai refused to be silenced and fought for her right to an education. Teen - When the Taliban took control of the Swat Valley in Pakistan, one girl spoke out. Malala Yousafzai refused to be silenced and fought for her right to an education. Show less

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Beyond Magenta

Beyond Magenta

Transgender Teens Speak Out

by Kuklin, Susan

Book - 2014

Teen - A groundbreaking work of LGBT literature takes an honest look at the life, love, and struggles of transgender teens.Author and photographer Susan K...Show more Teen - A groundbreaking work of LGBT literature takes an honest look at the life, love, and struggles of transgender teens.Author and photographer Susan Kuklin met and interviewed six transgender or gender-neutral young adults and used her considerable skills to represent them thoughtfully and respectfully before, during, and after their personal acknowledgment of gender preference. Show less

Teen - A groundbreaking work of LGBT literature takes an honest look at the life, love, and struggles of transgender teens.Author and photographer Susan K...Show more Teen - A groundbreaking work of LGBT literature takes an honest look at the life, love, and struggles of transgender teens.Author and photographer Susan Kuklin met and interviewed six transgender or gender-neutral young adults and used her considerable skills to represent them thoughtfully and respectfully before, during, and after their personal acknowledgment of gender preference. Show less

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Dear Martin

Dear Martin

by Stone, Nic

Book - 2017

Teen - Writing letters to the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., seventeen-year-old college-bound Justyce McAllister struggles to face the reality of race relations today and how they are shaping him. Teen - Writing letters to the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., seventeen-year-old college-bound Justyce McAllister struggles to face the reality of race relations today and how they are shaping him. Show less

Teen - Writing letters to the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., seventeen-year-old college-bound Justyce McAllister struggles to face the reality of race relations today and how they are shaping him. Teen - Writing letters to the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., seventeen-year-old college-bound Justyce McAllister struggles to face the reality of race relations today and how they are shaping him. Show less

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They Called Us Enemy

They Called Us Enemy

by Takei, George

Graphic Novel - 2019

Teen - A stunning graphic memoir recounting actor/author/activist George Takei's childhood imprisoned within American concentration camps during World War II. Teen - A stunning graphic memoir recounting actor/author/activist George Takei's childhood imprisoned within American concentration camps during World War II. Show less

Teen - A stunning graphic memoir recounting actor/author/activist George Takei's childhood imprisoned within American concentration camps during World War II. Teen - A stunning graphic memoir recounting actor/author/activist George Takei's childhood imprisoned within American concentration camps during World War II. Show less

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Fatty Legs

Fatty Legs

A True Story

by Jordan-Fenton, Christy

Book - 2020

School Age - The moving memoir of an Inuit girl who emerges from a residential school with her spirit intact. School Age - The moving memoir of an Inuit girl who emerges from a residential school with her spirit intact. Show less

School Age - The moving memoir of an Inuit girl who emerges from a residential school with her spirit intact. School Age - The moving memoir of an Inuit girl who emerges from a residential school with her spirit intact. Show less

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Stamped (for Kids)

Stamped (for Kids)

Racism, Antiracism, and You

by Cherry-Paul, Sonja

Book - 2021

School Age - Kids will discover where racist ideas came from, identify how they impact America today, and meet those who have fought racism with antiracis...Show more School Age - Kids will discover where racist ideas came from, identify how they impact America today, and meet those who have fought racism with antiracism. Along the way, they'll learn how to identify and stamp out racist thoughts in their own lives. Show less

School Age - Kids will discover where racist ideas came from, identify how they impact America today, and meet those who have fought racism with antiracis...Show more School Age - Kids will discover where racist ideas came from, identify how they impact America today, and meet those who have fought racism with antiracism. Along the way, they'll learn how to identify and stamp out racist thoughts in their own lives. Show less

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Speaking Our Truth

Speaking Our Truth

A Journey of Reconciliation

by Gray Smith, Monique

Book - 2017

School Age - Canada's relationship with its Indigenous people has suffered as a result of both the residential school system and the lack of understanding...Show more School Age - Canada's relationship with its Indigenous people has suffered as a result of both the residential school system and the lack of understanding of the historical and current impact of those schools. Healing and repairing that relationship requires education, awareness and increased understanding of the legacy and the impacts still being felt by survivors and their families. Show less

School Age - Canada's relationship with its Indigenous people has suffered as a result of both the residential school system and the lack of understanding...Show more School Age - Canada's relationship with its Indigenous people has suffered as a result of both the residential school system and the lack of understanding of the historical and current impact of those schools. Healing and repairing that relationship requires education, awareness and increased understanding of the legacy and the impacts still being felt by survivors and their families. Show less

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Ann Fights for Freedom

Ann Fights for Freedom

An Underground Railroad Survival Story

by Smith, Nikki Shannon

Book - 2019

School Age - In 1854 in Eastern Maryland twelve-year-old Ann is a slave, grateful that her family is still all together; but when their master, in need of...Show more School Age - In 1854 in Eastern Maryland twelve-year-old Ann is a slave, grateful that her family is still all together; but when their master, in need of money, decides to sell Ann and her younger brother, their parents decide to take the dangerous step of running away north to freedom--a journey filled with danger, especially since they are not sure how to find the first station on the Underground Railroad. Show less

School Age - In 1854 in Eastern Maryland twelve-year-old Ann is a slave, grateful that her family is still all together; but when their master, in need of...Show more School Age - In 1854 in Eastern Maryland twelve-year-old Ann is a slave, grateful that her family is still all together; but when their master, in need of money, decides to sell Ann and her younger brother, their parents decide to take the dangerous step of running away north to freedom--a journey filled with danger, especially since they are not sure how to find the first station on the Underground Railroad. Show less

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Mary and the Trail of Tears

Mary and the Trail of Tears

A Cherokee Removal Survival Story

by Rogers, Andrea L.

Book - 2020

School Age - Twelve-year-old Mary and her Cherokee family are forced out of their home in Georgia by U.S. soldiers in May 1838. From the beginning of the ...Show more School Age - Twelve-year-old Mary and her Cherokee family are forced out of their home in Georgia by U.S. soldiers in May 1838. From the beginning of the forced move, Mary and her family are separated from her father. Facing horrors such as internment, violence, disease, and harsh weather, Mary perseveres and helps keep her family and friends together until they can reach the new Cherokee nation in Indian Territory. Show less

School Age - Twelve-year-old Mary and her Cherokee family are forced out of their home in Georgia by U.S. soldiers in May 1838. From the beginning of the ...Show more School Age - Twelve-year-old Mary and her Cherokee family are forced out of their home in Georgia by U.S. soldiers in May 1838. From the beginning of the forced move, Mary and her family are separated from her father. Facing horrors such as internment, violence, disease, and harsh weather, Mary perseveres and helps keep her family and friends together until they can reach the new Cherokee nation in Indian Territory. Show less

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We Rise, We Resist, We Raise Our Voices

We Rise, We Resist, We Raise Our Voices

Book - 2018

School Age - What do we tell our children when the world seems bleak, and prejudice and racism run rampant? With 96 lavishly designed pages of original art and prose, fifty diverse creators lend voice to young activists. School Age - What do we tell our children when the world seems bleak, and prejudice and racism run rampant? With 96 lavishly designed pages of original art and prose, fifty diverse creators lend voice to young activists. Show less

School Age - What do we tell our children when the world seems bleak, and prejudice and racism run rampant? With 96 lavishly designed pages of original art and prose, fifty diverse creators lend voice to young activists. School Age - What do we tell our children when the world seems bleak, and prejudice and racism run rampant? With 96 lavishly designed pages of original art and prose, fifty diverse creators lend voice to young activists. Show less

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When We Were Alone

When We Were Alone

by Robertson, David

Book - 2016

Preschool - When a young girl helps tend to her grandmother's garden, she begins to notice things that make her curious. Why does her grandmother have lon...Show more Preschool - When a young girl helps tend to her grandmother's garden, she begins to notice things that make her curious. Why does her grandmother have long, braided hair and beautifully colored clothing? Why does she speak another language and spend so much time with her family? As she asks her grandmother about these things, she is told about life in a residential school a long time ago, where all of these things were taken away. Show less

Preschool - When a young girl helps tend to her grandmother's garden, she begins to notice things that make her curious. Why does her grandmother have lon...Show more Preschool - When a young girl helps tend to her grandmother's garden, she begins to notice things that make her curious. Why does her grandmother have long, braided hair and beautifully colored clothing? Why does she speak another language and spend so much time with her family? As she asks her grandmother about these things, she is told about life in a residential school a long time ago, where all of these things were taken away. Show less

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Something Happened in Our Town

Something Happened in Our Town

A Child's Story About Racial Injustice

by Celano, Marianne

Book - 2018

Preschool - After discussing the police shooting of a local Black man with their families, Emma and Josh know how to treat a new student who looks and speaks differently than his classmates. Preschool - After discussing the police shooting of a local Black man with their families, Emma and Josh know how to treat a new student who looks and speaks differently than his classmates. Show less

Preschool - After discussing the police shooting of a local Black man with their families, Emma and Josh know how to treat a new student who looks and speaks differently than his classmates. Preschool - After discussing the police shooting of a local Black man with their families, Emma and Josh know how to treat a new student who looks and speaks differently than his classmates. Show less

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Stolen Words

Stolen Words

by Florence, Melanie

Book - 2017

Preschool - A look at the intergenerational impact of Canada's residential school system that separated Indigenous children from their families, and the beautiful, healing relationship between a little girl and her grandfather. Preschool - A look at the intergenerational impact of Canada's residential school system that separated Indigenous children from their families, and the beautiful, healing relationship between a little girl and her grandfather. Show less

Preschool - A look at the intergenerational impact of Canada's residential school system that separated Indigenous children from their families, and the beautiful, healing relationship between a little girl and her grandfather. Preschool - A look at the intergenerational impact of Canada's residential school system that separated Indigenous children from their families, and the beautiful, healing relationship between a little girl and her grandfather. Show less

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Antiracist Baby

Antiracist Baby

by Kendi, Ibram X.

Book - 2020

Preschool - Illustrations and rhyming text present nine steps Antiracist Baby can take to improve equity, such as opening our eyes to all skin colors and celebrating all our differences. Preschool - Illustrations and rhyming text present nine steps Antiracist Baby can take to improve equity, such as opening our eyes to all skin colors and celebrating all our differences. Show less

Preschool - Illustrations and rhyming text present nine steps Antiracist Baby can take to improve equity, such as opening our eyes to all skin colors and celebrating all our differences. Preschool - Illustrations and rhyming text present nine steps Antiracist Baby can take to improve equity, such as opening our eyes to all skin colors and celebrating all our differences. Show less

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