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Jujutsu kaisen

Akutami, Gege, 1992-,


"First published in Japan in 2018 by Shueisha Inc., Tokyo"--Title page verso.
Date Published:2018

Consent (for kids!) : boundaries, respect, and being in charge of you

Brian, Rachel, 1971-,


This is a guide to consent and bodily autonomy, packed with bright and energetic illustrations. Readers will learn about boundaries and how to set them; ways to respect themselves and others; what to do if someone makes them feel uncomfortable or unsafe; and much more. Along the way, they'll be encouraged to reflect on (and improve!) their own behavior and to practice consent in their daily lives. Whether you're looking for a consent primer to share with a friend or searching for a way to talk to your child about what it means to be in control of their own body and respect others', look no further!
Date Published:2020

This is a guide to consent and bodily autonomy, packed with bright and energetic illustrations. Readers will learn about boundaries and how to set them; ways to respect themselves and others; what to do if someone makes them feel uncomfortable or unsafe; and much more. Along the way, they'll be encouraged to reflect on (and improve!) their own behavior and to practice consent in their daily lives. Whether you're looking for a consent primer to share with a friend or searching for a way to talk to your child about what it means to be in control of their own body and respect others', look no further!

Date Published:2020

Heartstopper

Oseman, Alice,


Shy and softhearted Charlie sits next to rugby player Nick in class one morning. A friendship follows, and that soon develops into something more for Charlie, who doesn't think he has a chance. But Nick is struggling with feelings of his own, and as the two grow closer they come to understand the surprising and delightful ways in which love works. Adapted into a Netflix series in 2022.
Date Published:2020

A thousand splendid suns

Hosseini, Khaled.


Chronicles the lives of two Afghan women who struggle to survive, raise a family, and find happiness in war-torn Afghanistan.
Date Published:2007

Death note. Volume 12 /

Ohba, Tsugumi,


Light Yagami is an ace student with great prospects--and he's bored out of his mind. But all that changes when he finds the Death Note, a notebook dropped by a rogue Shinigami death god. Any human whose name is written in the notebook dies, and now Light has vowed to use the power of the Death Note to rid the world of evil. But when criminals begin dropping dead, the authorities send the legendary detective L to track down the killer. With L hot on his heels, will Light lose sight of his noble goal...or his life? The battle ends here!
Date Published:2008

Light Yagami is an ace student with great prospects--and he's bored out of his mind. But all that changes when he finds the Death Note, a notebook dropped by a rogue Shinigami death god. Any human whose name is written in the notebook dies, and now Light has vowed to use the power of the Death Note to rid the world of evil. But when criminals begin dropping dead, the authorities send the legendary detective L to track down the killer. With L hot on his heels, will Light lose sight of his noble goal...or his life? The battle ends here!

Date Published:2008

Blue lock

Kaneshiro, Muneyuki,


Reads from right to left. "First published in Japan in 2018 by Kodansha Ltd., Tokyo" -- Colophon. After a disastrous defeat at the World Cup, Japan's team struggles to regroup. But what's missing? An absolute ace striker. The Football Union is hell-bent on creating a striker who hungers for goals and thirsts for victory, so Blue Lock-- a rigorous training ground for 300 of Japan's best and brightest youth players-- is created. To survive this battle royale, the last striker standing will have to out-muscle and out-ego everyone who stands in his way! -- Page [4] of cover.
Date Published:2022

Reads from right to left. "First published in Japan in 2018 by Kodansha Ltd., Tokyo" -- Colophon. After a disastrous defeat at the World Cup, Japan's team struggles to regroup. But what's missing? An absolute ace striker. The Football Union is hell-bent on creating a striker who hungers for goals and thirsts for victory, so Blue Lock-- a rigorous training ground for 300 of Japan's best and brightest youth players-- is created. To survive this battle royale, the last striker standing will have to out-muscle and out-ego everyone who stands in his way! -- Page [4] of cover.

Date Published:2022

Blue lock. 8 /

Kaneshiro, Muneyuki,


Reads from right to left. "First published in Japan in 2020 by Kodansha Ltd., Tokyo" -- Colophon. The newly formed team of Isagi, Nagi, and Barou head to their next rivalry battle, where they face Kunigami, Chigiri, and Reo. Isagi knows their victory will depend on the team's ability to form a "chemical reaction" with their play styles. Isagi and Nagi have a fluid synergy, but Barou seems to be chafing against his new teammates... Who will emerge victorious from the battle of egos?! -- Page [4] of cover.
Date Published:2023

Reads from right to left. "First published in Japan in 2020 by Kodansha Ltd., Tokyo" -- Colophon. The newly formed team of Isagi, Nagi, and Barou head to their next rivalry battle, where they face Kunigami, Chigiri, and Reo. Isagi knows their victory will depend on the team's ability to form a "chemical reaction" with their play styles. Isagi and Nagi have a fluid synergy, but Barou seems to be chafing against his new teammates... Who will emerge victorious from the battle of egos?! -- Page [4] of cover.

Date Published:2023

Assessing reading : multiple measures


CORE phonological segmentation test -- CORE phoneme deletion test -- CORE phoneme segmentation test -- CORE Spanish phonemic awareness test -- CORE phonics surveys -- CORE graded high-frequency word survey -- San Diego quick assessment of reading ability -- CORE Spanish spelling inventory -- MASI-R oral reading fluency measures -- CORE vocabulary screening test -- Critchlow Spanish verbal language scale -- CORE reading maze comprehension test. A collection of formal and informal English and Spanish reading assessments for students in grades K-12. Includes assessment instructions, assessments and teacher scoring forms.
Date Published:2018

CORE phonological segmentation test -- CORE phoneme deletion test -- CORE phoneme segmentation test -- CORE Spanish phonemic awareness test -- CORE phonics surveys -- CORE graded high-frequency word survey -- San Diego quick assessment of reading ability -- CORE Spanish spelling inventory -- MASI-R oral reading fluency measures -- CORE vocabulary screening test -- Critchlow Spanish verbal language scale -- CORE reading maze comprehension test. A collection of formal and informal English and Spanish reading assessments for students in grades K-12. Includes assessment instructions, assessments and teacher scoring forms.

Date Published:2018

My hero academia

Horikoshi, Kohei, 1986-,


Pages read from right to left in the traditional Japanese format. What would the world be like if 80 percent of the population manifested superpowers called "Quirks" at age four? Heroes and villains would be battling it out everywhere! Being a hero would mean learning to use your power, but where would you go to study? The Hero Academy of course!
Date Published:2014

Bad Cree : a novel

Johns, Jessica,


"ᐋᒋᒧᐃᐧᐣ" Mackenzie, a Cree millennial, wakes up in her one-bedroom Vancouver apartment clutching a pine bough she had been holding in her dream just moments earlier. When she blinks, it disappears. But she can still smell the sharp pine scent in the air, the nearest pine tree a thousand kilometres away in the far reaches of Treaty 8. Mackenzie continues to accidentally bring back items from her dreams, dreams that are eerily similar to real memories of her older sister and Kokum before their untimely deaths. As Mackenzie's life spirals into a living nightmare -- crows are following her around and she's getting texts from her dead sister on the other side -- it becomes clear that these dreams have terrifying, real-life consequences. Desperate for help, Mackenzie returns to her mother, sister, cousin, and aunties in her small Alberta hometown. Together, they try to uncover what is haunting Mackenzie before something irrevocable happens to anyone else around her.
Date Published:2023

"ᐋᒋᒧᐃᐧᐣ" Mackenzie, a Cree millennial, wakes up in her one-bedroom Vancouver apartment clutching a pine bough she had been holding in her dream just moments earlier. When she blinks, it disappears. But she can still smell the sharp pine scent in the air, the nearest pine tree a thousand kilometres away in the far reaches of Treaty 8. Mackenzie continues to accidentally bring back items from her dreams, dreams that are eerily similar to real memories of her older sister and Kokum before their untimely deaths. As Mackenzie's life spirals into a living nightmare -- crows are following her around and she's getting texts from her dead sister on the other side -- it becomes clear that these dreams have terrifying, real-life consequences. Desperate for help, Mackenzie returns to her mother, sister, cousin, and aunties in her small Alberta hometown. Together, they try to uncover what is haunting Mackenzie before something irrevocable happens to anyone else around her.

Date Published:2023

Moriarty the patriot. 10 /

Takeuchi, Ryosuke,


Manga style; reads from right to left and back to front. The untold story of Sherlock Holmes' greatest rival, Moriarty! Before he was Sherlock's rival, Moriarty fought against the unfair class caste system in London by making sure corrupt nobility got their comeuppance. But even the most well-intentioned plans can spin out of control--will Moriarty's dream of a more just and equal world turn him into a hero...or a monster? Adam Whiteley, member of the House of Commons, is willing to put his life on the line to fight for equality for the common people of Great Britain. William Moriarty pegs him as a potential ally and gives Whiteley a powerful bargaining chip he can use against the House of Lords--evidence of their wrongdoings. Faced with threats on his life, Whiteley must decide how to use this information. Will his ideals lead him down the path of an angel...or a devil?!
Date Published:2023

Manga style; reads from right to left and back to front. The untold story of Sherlock Holmes' greatest rival, Moriarty! Before he was Sherlock's rival, Moriarty fought against the unfair class caste system in London by making sure corrupt nobility got their comeuppance. But even the most well-intentioned plans can spin out of control--will Moriarty's dream of a more just and equal world turn him into a hero...or a monster? Adam Whiteley, member of the House of Commons, is willing to put his life on the line to fight for equality for the common people of Great Britain. William Moriarty pegs him as a potential ally and gives Whiteley a powerful bargaining chip he can use against the House of Lords--evidence of their wrongdoings. Faced with threats on his life, Whiteley must decide how to use this information. Will his ideals lead him down the path of an angel...or a devil?!

Date Published:2023

Salt, pepper, season, spice : all the flavors of the world

Pasquet, Jacques, 1948-,


Translation of: Sucré, salé, poivré et compagnie. "Originally published in French in 2020 by Isatis under the title Sucré, salé, poivré et compagnie"--Colophon. Includes glossary and index. Sweet or spicy? -- Salt -- Pepper -- Chili pepper -- Mustard -- Ginger -- Sugar -- Cinnamon -- Vanilla -- Chocolate -- Coffee -- Tea. This book explores the spices, condiments and confections we love and the rich histories and cultures they come from around the world.
Date Published:2024

Translation of: Sucré, salé, poivré et compagnie. "Originally published in French in 2020 by Isatis under the title Sucré, salé, poivré et compagnie"--Colophon. Includes glossary and index. Sweet or spicy? -- Salt -- Pepper -- Chili pepper -- Mustard -- Ginger -- Sugar -- Cinnamon -- Vanilla -- Chocolate -- Coffee -- Tea. This book explores the spices, condiments and confections we love and the rich histories and cultures they come from around the world.

Date Published:2024

Patty dreams

Hohn, Nadia L.,


A tasty celebration of family, food, culture, and Jamaican patties! At his home in Jamaica, August wakes up every morning to the delicious smell of patties. His parents’ patty stand used to be popular, but Jamaica is changing. August’s friends are leaving, and the patties aren’t selling like they used to. Soon, it’s his family’s turn to say goodbye. Off they fly to cold, snowy Toronto, where August’s father takes a job at a cookie factory and comes home too tired to make his beloved patties. He begs his father to make patties for him in their new country, but his father, exhausted from working long hours at a cookie factory to make ends meet, just can't bring himself to do it. So one night, the boy takes matters in to his own hands and attempts to make the patties himself. This prompts his father to get out his apron once again -- and the resulting patties become so popular in their new neighbourhood that the family can start a brand-new business!
Date Published:2025

A tasty celebration of family, food, culture, and Jamaican patties! At his home in Jamaica, August wakes up every morning to the delicious smell of patties. His parents’ patty stand used to be popular, but Jamaica is changing. August’s friends are leaving, and the patties aren’t selling like they used to. Soon, it’s his family’s turn to say goodbye. Off they fly to cold, snowy Toronto, where August’s father takes a job at a cookie factory and comes home too tired to make his beloved patties. He begs his father to make patties for him in their new country, but his father, exhausted from working long hours at a cookie factory to make ends meet, just can't bring himself to do it. So one night, the boy takes matters in to his own hands and attempts to make the patties himself. This prompts his father to get out his apron once again -- and the resulting patties become so popular in their new neighbourhood that the family can start a brand-new business!

Date Published:2025

Fox and the mystery letter

Griffiths, Alex G,


Fox has a mystery to solve and a friendship to fix! In the dense forest, in a lonely cottage, there lives Fox. Fox is perfectly happy all by himself until one day, a letter arrives: "Dear Fox: I know how much you enjoy puzzles. I bet you can't resist this one. Head to the forest path to begin your journey. From an old friend." Fox doesn't need any mysterious puzzles, adventures, or memories of his old but he stops himself from finishing the thought. It can't hurt to look at the first clue. Of course, one clue leads to the next: Fox follows arrows in the mud, notes taped to trees, swirling smoke signals, a map from a bottle, and gifts from fellow animals on the trail of a friendship that once was.
Date Published:2025

Fox has a mystery to solve and a friendship to fix! In the dense forest, in a lonely cottage, there lives Fox. Fox is perfectly happy all by himself until one day, a letter arrives: "Dear Fox: I know how much you enjoy puzzles. I bet you can't resist this one. Head to the forest path to begin your journey. From an old friend." Fox doesn't need any mysterious puzzles, adventures, or memories of his old but he stops himself from finishing the thought. It can't hurt to look at the first clue. Of course, one clue leads to the next: Fox follows arrows in the mud, notes taped to trees, swirling smoke signals, a map from a bottle, and gifts from fellow animals on the trail of a friendship that once was.

Date Published:2025

Blue lock. 9 /

Kaneshiro, Muneyuki,


"First published in Japan in 2020 by Kodansha Ltd., Tokyo as Buruu rokku, volume 9"--Copyright page. Pages numbered from right to left. "Thanks to Barou's awakening, Isagi's team manages to defeat the trio of Kunigami, Chigiri, and Reo. And the one that Isagi chooses to steal is... The new four-man team sets out for a rematch against the Top Three and Bachira. Will the "monster" that fuels Isagi's ego be enough to take down the prodigy striker Rin Itoshi?!"--
Date Published:2023

"First published in Japan in 2020 by Kodansha Ltd., Tokyo as Buruu rokku, volume 9"--Copyright page. Pages numbered from right to left. "Thanks to Barou's awakening, Isagi's team manages to defeat the trio of Kunigami, Chigiri, and Reo. And the one that Isagi chooses to steal is... The new four-man team sets out for a rematch against the Top Three and Bachira. Will the "monster" that fuels Isagi's ego be enough to take down the prodigy striker Rin Itoshi?!"--

Date Published:2023

The land knows me : a nature walk exploring indigenous wisdom

Joseph, Leigh,


Through the Squamish language and cultural traditions, learn about Indigenous plant relationships and how we are all connected to nature through plant-based foods, medicines, and materials. The best way to learn about plants is through observing and interacting with living examples. Join author Leigh Joseph and her children in a hands-on journey to discover all the wonderful uses and gifts of the plants around us. Through the Indigenous traditions of Squamish culture you'll learn how to ground yourself on the land, how to introduce yourself in the Squamish language to your plant relatives, and the many teachings about plants, cultural stories, and learnings related to the flora seen on your walk. This essential and colourful introduction to Indigenous plant knowledge includes informative sidebars, reflection questions, and plant names in both Squamish and English. Follow the stream, cross the field, and step into a forest full of rich, botanical diversity rooted in history and tradition.
Date Published:2025

Through the Squamish language and cultural traditions, learn about Indigenous plant relationships and how we are all connected to nature through plant-based foods, medicines, and materials. The best way to learn about plants is through observing and interacting with living examples. Join author Leigh Joseph and her children in a hands-on journey to discover all the wonderful uses and gifts of the plants around us. Through the Indigenous traditions of Squamish culture you'll learn how to ground yourself on the land, how to introduce yourself in the Squamish language to your plant relatives, and the many teachings about plants, cultural stories, and learnings related to the flora seen on your walk. This essential and colourful introduction to Indigenous plant knowledge includes informative sidebars, reflection questions, and plant names in both Squamish and English. Follow the stream, cross the field, and step into a forest full of rich, botanical diversity rooted in history and tradition.

Date Published:2025

Refugee

Gratz, Alan, 1972-,


Although separated by continents and decades, Josef, a Jewish boy living in 1930s Nazi Germany; Isabel, a Cuban girl trying to escape the riots and unrest plaguing her country in 1994; and Mahmoud, a Syrian boy in 2015 whose homeland is torn apart by violence and destruction, embark on harrowing journeys in search of refuge, discovering shocking connections that tie their stories together.
Date Published:2017

Haikyu

Furudate, Haruichi, 1983-,


Paging is from back to front to preserve the original Japanese format. Ever since he saw the legendary player known as 'the Little Giant' compete at the national volleyball finals, Shoyo Hinata has been aiming to be the best volleyball player ever! Who says you need to be tall to play volleyball when you can jump higher than anyone else? After losing his first and last volleyball match against Tobio Kageyama, 'the King of the Court', Shoyo Hinata swears to become his rival after graduating middle school. But what happens when the guy he wants to defeat ends up being his teammate?
Date Published:2016

Paging is from back to front to preserve the original Japanese format. Ever since he saw the legendary player known as 'the Little Giant' compete at the national volleyball finals, Shoyo Hinata has been aiming to be the best volleyball player ever! Who says you need to be tall to play volleyball when you can jump higher than anyone else? After losing his first and last volleyball match against Tobio Kageyama, 'the King of the Court', Shoyo Hinata swears to become his rival after graduating middle school. But what happens when the guy he wants to defeat ends up being his teammate?

Date Published:2016

Harry Potter and the prisoner of Azkaban

Rowling, J. K.,


Sequel to: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. During his third year at Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry, Harry Potter must confront the devious and dangerous wizard responsible for his parents' deaths.
Date Published:2014

The hound of the Baskervilles

Doyle, Arthur Conan, 1859-1930.


Originally published by 1902.
Date Published:2002