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

The Moon Within

AIDA SALAZAR

The dazzling story of a girl navigating friendship, family, and growing up, an Are You There God, It's Me Margaret? for the modern day, from debut author Aida Salazar. Celi Rivera's life swirls with questions. About her changing body. Her first attraction to a boy. And her best friend's exploration of what it means to be genderfluid.

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