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Rectangular graphic with green border showcasing the book covers for the titles chosen for the December FOLD Kids Challenge. The titles are: A Drop in the Ocean by Léa Taranto; A Single Dreadlock by Xaiver Michael Campbell and Eugenie Fernandes; and Amil and the After by Veera Hiranandani. Below the text is the website: thefoldcanada.org/kidschallenge25.

December FOLD Kids 2025 Challenge: A book by a Jewish author

Dec 1, 2025

By Ardo Omer This month we are highlighting books by Jewish authors. These recommended titles explore historical events, tackle mental health and discuss what it means to love your hair. We’re excited to spotlight just a few of the many Jewish authors out there creating stories. 1) A Drop in the Ocean by Léa Taranto...

Rectangular graphic with green border showcasing the book covers for the titles chosen for the November FOLD Kids Challenge. The titles are: Disability Visibility (Adapted for Young Adults) edited by Alice Wong; Aniana del Mar Jumps In by Jasminne Mendez; and This Is How We Talk: A Celebration of Disability and Connection by Jessica Slice, Caroline Cupp and illustrated by Kayla Harren. Below the text is the website: thefoldcanada.org/kidschallenge25.

November FOLD Kids 2025 Challenge: A book by a disabled author

Nov 1, 2025

By Toni Duval This month we are highlighting disabled authors. We have tried to include a range of experiences from the world of disability from how we move through the world to invisible disabilities. These authors have used their life experience and extensive research to share the challenges and resilience of disabled children, teens and...

Rectangular graphic with green border showcasing the book covers for the titles chosen for the October FOLD Kids Challenge. The titles are: Legendborn by Tracy Deonn; Atana: Atana and the Jade Mermaid by Vivian Zhou; and Mao Mao's Perfectly Imperfect Day by Laan Cham. Below the text is the website: thefoldcanada.org/kidschallenge25.

October FOLD Kids 2025 Challenge: A book featuring creatures by a Woman of Colour

Oct 2, 2025

By Ardo Omer This month we’re reading a book featuring creatures by a Woman of Colour. These titles offer a range of stories whether it’s a panda striving for perfection, a mermaid and their creature friends trying to save magic in their world or a young woman battling demonic creatures. What books are you reading...

Rectangular graphic with green border showcasing the book covers for the titles chosen for the September FOLD Kids Challenge. The titles are: The True Story of Vanilla: How Edmond Albius Made History by Ann Richards and Arden Taylor; The Sky’s The Limit! Canadians Who Blazed a Trail in Aviation by Wanda Taylor; and A Likkle Miss Lou by Nadia L. Hohn and Eugenie Fernandes. Below the text is the website: thefoldcanada.org/kidschallenge25.

September FOLD Kids 2025 Challenge: A book based on a true story by a Black author

Sep 1, 2025

By Ardo Omer This month we’re reading a book based on a true story by a Black author. These titles will inform you on little known histories whether it’s the true story of vanilla, the backstory of an iconic poet and entertainer or celebrating Black pilots. What all of these books have in common is...

Rectangular graphic with green border showcasing the book covers for the titles chosen for the August FOLD Kids Challenge. The titles are: Friends by Geraldo Valério, Leon Levels Up by Paul Coccia; and Heavenly Tyrant by Xiran Jay Zhao. Below the text is the website: thefoldcanada.org/kidschallenge25.

August FOLD Kids 2025 Challenge: A fantastical book by a queer Canadian author

Aug 1, 2025

By Ardo Omer This month we’re reading a fantastical book by a queer Canadian author. These titles will transport you to other worlds whether it’s saving a friend from inside a video game, being transformed into a mermaid in an aquatic adventure or fighting monsters in a giant robot suit in historical China. Written by...

Rectangular graphic with green border showcasing the book covers for the titles chosen for the July FOLD Kids Challenge. The titles are: Wallpaper by Thao Lam, Gamerville by Johnnie Christmas and Belle of the Ball by Mari Costa. Below the text is the website: thefoldcanada.org/kidschallenge25.

July FOLD Kids 2025 Challenge: A comic by an author from a Marginalized Community

Jul 1, 2025

By Monika Trzeciakowski This month we’re reading a comic by an author from a marginalized community! Comics are one of my favourite formats for reading books and they have great benefits. Comics are a great format for reluctant readers, but they’re also great for any reader who wants to improve their visual literacy. Looking at...

Rectangular graphic with green border showcasing the book covers for the titles chosen for the June FOLD Kids Challenge. The titles are: A Constellation of Minor Bears by Jen Ferguson; Maggie Lou, Firefox by Arnolda Dufour Bowes, Illustrated by Karlene Harvey; and Métis Like Me by Tasha Hilderman, Illustrated by Risa Hugo. Below the text is the website: thefoldcanada.org/kidschallenge25.

June FOLD Kids 2025 Challenge: A book by a Métis author

May 30, 2025

By Calyssa Erb June is National Indigenous History Month and on June 21, we celebrate National Indigenous Peoples’ Day. The Métis who reside within what is now known as Canada are one of the three distinct Indigenous communities highlighted during this month, along with the First Nations and Inuit peoples. From picture books about Métis...

Rectangular graphic with green border showcasing the book covers for the titles chosen for the May FOLD Kids Challenge. The titles are: Fighting Words by Leonarda Carranza and Erika Medina; The Mask That Sang by Susan Currie; and Hacking Heartbreak by Kevin heronJones. Below the text is the website: thefoldcanada.org/kidschallenge25.

May FOLD Kids 2025 Challenge: A book by a Brampton author

May 1, 2025

By Alya Somar The FOLD has called Brampton home since the first festival in 2016. Over the years, we’ve had the privilege of highlighting local talent from the Brampton community. For May’s reading challenge, we encourage you to dive into the world of children’s literature, plucked right from “The Flower City”. Brampton has a rich...

Rectangular graphic with green border showcasing the book covers for the titles chosen for the April FOLD Kids Challenge. The titles are: How the Boogeyman Became a Poet by Tony Keith Jr.; Wings to Soar by Tina Athaide; and Black Boy, Black Boy by Angela Bowden and Ibeabuchi Ananaba. Below the text is the website: thefoldcanada.org/kidschallenge25.

April FOLD Kids 2025 Challenge: A book in verse by an author from a marginalized community

Apr 1, 2025

By Ardo Omer This month, we’re reading books written in verse by an author from a marginalized community. A book in verse is when a story uses poetry instead of traditional prose. The books we’ve chosen to recommend for this month use poetry to share powerful feelings and messages. In his YA memoir, How the...

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