Community Resources & Suggested Reads
In partnership with many community organizations, we have put together suggested reading lists based on some tough topics.
Visit their websites to learn about services and supports these organizations offer:
Autism Society of the RMWB
CMHA Wood Buffalo
McMan Youth, Family and Community Services Association
Pastew Place Detoxification Centre
Pride YMM
Some Other Solutions
Waypoints
Children: Identity, Self-Love, and Confidence
Featuring some suggestions from the Canadian Mental Health Association, Waypoints, and Pride YMM.
Children: Body Autonomy, Consent, and Safety
With some suggestions from Waypoints and Pride YMM.
Children: Feelings and Emotional Supports
Featuring some suggestions from the Canadian Mental Health Association, Some Other Solutions, and Waypoints.
Children: Grief and Loss
Features some suggested titles from the Canadian Mental Health Association and Some Other Solutions.
Teens and Adults: Autism and Neurodiversity
Features some suggested titles from The Autism Society of the RMWB.
Children: Creativity and Self-Expression
With some suggestions from Uptown! and SECPA (Suncor Energy Centre for the Performing Arts).
Children: Differences and Inclusion
Books for kids about inclusivity, differences, & belonging. With some suggestions from McMan Youth, Family & Community Services Association.
LGBTQ2S+ Picks for Teens
A list of LGBTQ2S+ picks for teens, featuring some suggestions from Pride YMM.
LGBTQ2S+ Picks for Middle Grades & Tweens
A selection of LGBTQ2S+ picks for middle graders and tweens. With some suggestions from Pride YMM.
LGBTQ2S+ Picks For Kids
A list of LGBTQ2S+ picks for kids; includes some suggestions from Pride YMM.
Teens: Body Autonomy, Consent, and Safety
A selection of titles on the topics of body autonomy, consent, and safety, suggested for teen readers.
Addiction and Recovery
A selection of titles for various ages on the topics of addiction & recovery. With some suggestions from Pastew Place Detoxification Centre.
