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Mimi is a part of the Blue Bloods family line. She must face a blood trial with her twin brother Jack, where in the end only one of them will survive. However, everything they thought about the gate has turned out to be a lie. Mimi must save the only…

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When Liliana Cruz, a first-generation Latina, is accepted into an elite and predominantly white high school, she chooses to white-wash herself in order to fit in. However, as family secrets unravel and racial tensions begin to rise, Liliana is left…

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Pete the Cat's school is hosting a fun talent show! Pete knows just what to sign up for- playing the guitar. But, one of his friends has already signed up for that, will friendship get in the way of this talent show?

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Nira, an aspiring trumpeter, fights to pursue her musical passions, which oppose the expectations of her traditional Guyanese parents. With its themes of family, friendship, and romance, this coming-of-age story explores the realities of a…

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A fantasy/fable about prophecy and storytelling, set in medieval times. The protagonist has her head shaved, is disguised as a boy, and hidden by monks. She has an unpleasant goat as an animal companion.

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This fantasy children's picture book is a heartwarming tale of a fearless mouse who is on a quest to find the mighty Gruffalo. It is a classic children's story that encourages curiosity and bravery.

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This data is based on a random selection of 13 books chosen from the "Youth-Late" display at Books on Beechwood on January 21st, 2022.

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Pie chart reflecting the percentage of male vs female authors in the YA section of Perfect books.

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Pie chart reflecting the percentage of the races and ethnicities of characters in the YA section of Perfect Books.

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Pie chart reflecting the percentage of male vs female primary characters in the YA section of Perfect Books.

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Pie chart reflecting the percentages of LGBTQ+ representation in the YA section of Perfect Books.

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Pie chart reflecting the percentage of genres in the YA section of Perfect Books.

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Each book linked to the corresponding song in the playlist:1. Refugee by Alan Gratz & “Running (Refugee Song)” by Gregory Porter, Common & Keyon Harrold 2. You Should See Me in a Crownby Leah Johnson & “Good as Hell” by Lizzo 3. The…

Ebere's mother tells her to always dream as big as possible, and she does. This book praises imagination, hope, and a child's potential for greatness.

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This playful picture book celebrates a variety of body types, genders, hair types, and skin colours. It uses friendly images to deliver lessons on body positivity and inclusivity.

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Animals and Indigenous children play side by side. Cree words are peppered throughout the book, and a glossary at the end provides the Cree names for all of the animals depicted. There is also a guide to Cree pronunciation for those not familiar with…

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This is a children’s picture book based on a true story about an American chef of Japanese descent. Niki Nakayama is a famous chef and the reader embarks on an adventure as she faces criticism and as she strives to learn about the culinary arts.

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Marcy Su sets out to clean up her room and herself before her grandparents arrive. By the time they get there, she and her room look great, but the rest of the house is a mess. The delightful picturebook contains elements of Chinese culture…

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Gabby and Pandy become superheroes and defend the Dollhouse! Follow along as they save the Gabby Cats from the supervillain.

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A love story that winds between reality and fantasy. It is the story of Evangeline Fox who turns to the Prince of Hearts to her stop the wedding of her husband on another woman and to heal her heart (Amazon).

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Beautiful Creatures is a romantic fantasy that follows the characters Ethan Wate and Lena Duchannes. Lena arrives in Ethan’s small town, where he learns the secrets of her peculiar family. Lena’s powers come with a family curse, and upon her 16th…

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Raven and Garfield have both experienced traumatic life events and have their own hidden secrets. They meet for the first time in Nashville as both try and seek answers from Slade Wilson. A YA romance story about trust and acceptance.

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After having lost her mother and two sisters, 12-year-old Coyote has been living with her Dad in a school bus, traveling everywhere but their hometown. When she learns that the park where she had buried a memory box is about to be demolished, she…

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An educational book that teaches while entertaining children about words for nature and animals in Ojibwe language in a rhyming scheme narrative. Full of cheerful and friendly depictions of animals. Features a very helpful pronunciation guide and…

A holiday book inspired by L.M. Montgomery’s Anne of Green Gables. Anne explores friendship, thankfulness, and showing appreciation around Christmastime.

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