💕 This is a list of first crushes and romance titles for gr 7+ students. While I haven’t read every title, I have checked in with publishers and researched as much as possible to confirm that there while there may be some kissing, the intimacy is emotional and there is no sex. I welcome discussions on any of these ...

Welcome to the French Spring 2024 selections. These lists are comprised of new Quebecois, European and new to Tinlids titles. We are happy to source other French titles as well, please contact [email protected]

For your convenience, we've listed the books under two categories.

Every May, the winners of the Forest of Reading Awards are announced. In 2017 the Forest of Reading decided to start a summer reading list that is selected by young people themselves. Every Spring they pull together a group of incredible kids and teens to meet for a day long event to talk about the best books for kids and teens to be reading each ...

Fall is almost here and I'm excited about all the new books that are arriving every day. These lists represent my favourite new titles. If you can't find what you're looking for, just let me know and I'm happy to help. [email protected]

Welcome to the French Fall 2023 selections. These lists are comprised of new Quebecois, European and new to Tinlids titles. We are happy to source other French titles as well, please contact [email protected]

For your convenience, we've listed the books under four categories.

Tinlids is a supporter and a strong believer in the I Read Canadian initiative, which supports getting Canadian Books into the hands of young people across the country. 

Here are our choices of the best Canadian books of 2023:

Here are some great suggestions for literature circles. These books cover a wide range of reading and interest levels, with a variety of themes for discussion. The titles can cross over into other grades if your students need something less or more challenging. This is a good starting point.

AFRICAN HERITAGE

ASIAN HERITAGE

CHINESE ...

If there is a theme for another list you would like us to feature, please contact Maria Martella and she will create one! [email protected]  

Also be sure to check out this year’s Forest of Reading page for a list of White Pine titles. Great Canadian novels ...

Here is a list of inclusive books for elementary students. These books represent children from a variety of backgrounds, including different beliefs and ethnicities. I have made an effort to only list books that represent different people, and not those that deal with issues. 

We are seeing many new authors and illustrators ...