Children and Youth Reading Room

You can borrow any of these books from The Toronto Public Library (from the Free Toronto Public Library App).

jaY’s recommendation

Black Cake for Santa

Yolanda T. Marshall

Femi and her friends plan to leave traditional Caribbean treats out for Santa, including Black Cake. The children share warm wishes for their favourite dishes while enjoying winter activities at the Christmas fair. This book includes a Black Cake recipe for all to enjoy!

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LGBTQ2S+ Nook

When Aidan Became a Brother

KYLE LUKOFF

Maiden & Princess

DANIEL HAACK, ISA...

I am Perfectly Designed

Karamo Brown

Julián is a Mermaid

Jessica Love

Short Film

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Hair Love

SONY PICTURES ANIMATION

Hair Love, an Oscar®-winning animated short film from Matthew A. Cherry, tells the heartfelt story of an African American father learning to do his daughter’s hair for the first time.

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Fiction

Toolbox A guide to Managing...

Julene Butler

Knots in My Laces, Knots in...

Julene Butler

Christmas Elves Being Thems...

Yolanda T. Marshall

A Piece of Black Cake for S...

Yolanda T. Marshall

Little Proud and Her Crown

Binta Wagué

Pretty Please with Cheese

Amel Farag

Whose Knees Are These?

Jabari Asim

Black, White, Just Right!

Marguerite W. Davol
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