As in film westerns, the western novel has been revived in newer and unconventional ways in recent years. There has been the rise in popularity of the “weird western”: a hybrid genre which blends elements of the traditional western (a lawless frontier, a hero pit against all odds) with those of other types of fiction such as noir, mystery, horror and science-fiction (namely, the alternate Victorian universe known as steampunk).

Recommendations for people of all ages (but particularly children) to expand their reading diversity, promote black authors, and educate on the topic of discrimination.

History books tend to focus on certain people and to ignore the stories of others. Black History Month reminds us that everyone participates in history, and everyone deserves to have their story heard.

Celebrate Black History Month with these titles, including fiction, non-fiction, and biographies.

Celebrate National Indigenous People's Day on June 21! This is a day that celebrates and recognizes First Nations, Métis, and Inuit cultures.

Stories and literature to help get the conversation going.

This includes a bit of everything, from suspense, mystery and just interesting stories of people often set in different times and places