The following are collections of books that support learning about Canadian Residential Schools and support the Every Child Matters response.
Surrey Schools Aboriginal Resource Center is the best place to find and borrow reviewed and authentic Indigenous books. Click here for an IRS "Featured Five" book list from the ARC. Surrey Schools Teachers can borrow the books in this district collection (delivery through district courier) by emailing requests to Cathy Norton at [email protected] Click here
David A Robertson’s Book List – Robertson notes that this is not exhaustive and takes in to consideration that one or all creators of each title are Indigenous. Click here for Word document or Click here for original Twitter post
CBC News 10 books about residential schools to read with your kids. Click here
Today’s Parent 11 Books to Teach your Children about Residential Schools. Click here
Please connect with Surrey Schools Teacher Librarian Helping Teacher, Andrea LaPointe, via email [email protected], with questions or to suggest additions.
