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FOLD Reading Challenge – May 2026: Book about Mental Health by an Indigenous Author

May 1, 2026

By Lindsay Sproule This month’s reading challenge invites reflection on a topic that touches everyone. At some point, each of us will experience a mental health challenge ourselves or support someone who is navigating one. By reading Indigenous perspectives on mental health, we are invited to better understand experiences that may differ from our...

White rectangular graphic with a green border, showcasing three book covers for the titles chosen for the FOLD Kids December Challenge: A book that explores mental health. Titles are THE SPACE BETWEEN HERE AND NOW by Sarah Suk; A BUCKET OF STARS by Suri Rosen; and IN MY SKIN by Morgan Christie and illustrated by Martina Stuhlberger. At the bottom is a link, thefoldcanada.org/kidschallenge23.

December FOLD Kids 2023 Challenge: A book that explores mental health

Dec 1, 2023

By Emmy Nordstrom Higdon For the last month of 2023, we’ve decided to highlight books that explore mental health and illness. All of the books that we’ve decided to highlight are by Canadian authors who are from populations who have traditionally been underrepresented in traditional publishing. While the theme is more literal in some ways...

White rectangular graphic with a dark purple border, showcasing four book covers for the titles chosen for the FOLD December Challenge: A book by an author who identifies as Mad or who writes about mental health. Titles are HELLO I WANT TO DIE PLEASE FIX ME by Anna Mehler Paperny, WHERE THE SILVER RIVER ENDS by Anna Quon, THE GHOST GARDEN by Susan Doherty, and THE WOO WOO by Lindsay Wong.

December FOLD 2023 Challenge: A book by an author who identifies as Mad or who writes about mental health

Dec 1, 2023

By Ramona Porter December has arrived, heralding a season of jubilation for some and an added burden of mental strain for others. Recognizing this duality, our reading challenge for this month is a fitting tribute to authors who identify as MAD or writes about mental health. While commendable strides have been made in fostering open...

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