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New Books at Education Library: July 2025

Summer is the perfect time to discover something new, and this month’s additions to the Education Library offer stories, ideas, and inspiration for all ages. Our July list features picture books, middle-grade fiction, graphic novels, and professional resources—alongside titles that explore pressing topics such as climate change, identity, Indigenous knowledge, and the power of community.

Whether you’re looking for teaching resources, beautifully illustrated read-alouds, or thought-provoking graphic novels, there’s something here for every reader. Browse the list below to see what’s new!

CT275 .M32 2024 Continental drifter / Kathy Macleod.

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PZ7.F75876 No 2024 Not nothing / by Gayle Forman.

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PZ7.K6781446 Yo 2025 Your forest / Jon Klassen.

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PZ7.F63235 My 2025 My friend May / Julie Flett.

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PZ7.B26615 Yof 2025 Your farm / Jon Klassen.

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PZ7.K6781446 Ro 2021 The rock from the sky / Jon Klassen.

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PZ7.B26615 Yoi 2025 Your island / Jon Klassen.

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PZ7.K58922 Be 2025 Benny on the case / Wesley King.

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PZ7.1.H364224 Be 2025 The bear out there / Jess Hannigan.

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PZ7.1.P447378 He 2023 Hello, Mister Blue / Daria Peoples.

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PZ7.1.M4134 Go 2023 Gone wolf / Amber McBride.

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PZ7.1.V584 Ni 2024 Night owls / A. R. Vishny.

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PZ7.5.M435 En 2023 Enter the body / Joy McCullough.

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New Books at Education Library: May & June 2025

Welcome to our May & June 2025 Booklist!
This special joint edition features over 50 newly arrived titles across a wide range of genres, including engaging picture books and young adult novels, as well as professional resources for educators, researchers, and those working in higher education.

  • Picture books and children’s literature highlighting themes of friendship, nature, culture, and community

  • Young adult novels exploring activism, identity, grief, and self-discovery

  • Professional and academic titles on teaching practice, qualitative research, higher education, and global learning

  • Memoirs and biographies that share personal journeys—from Holocaust survival to Indigenous activism and international experiences

  • Informative nonfiction covering climate change, ecosystems, water conservation, and more

Click on a book cover to preview the title on Google Books. Click on the title to check availability or place a hold through the UBC Library catalogue.

BF637.M56 M33 2021 Me and my sit spot / Lauren MacLean ; illustrated by Anna Panchuk.

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HV1431 .O35 2024 Road home / Rex Ogle.

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PZ7.G65435 Tr 2024 Trajectory / Cambria Gordon.

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PZ7.1.E274 Fl 2024 The Flicker / H.E. Edgmon.

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PZ7.1.C6334 Lo 2024 Looking for smoke / K.A. Cobell.

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PZ7.1.F5347 Ri 2024 Rise / Freya Finch.

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PZ7.1.K58384 Fr 2024 A friend for Eddy / Ann Kim Ha.

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PZ7.1.Y365 Pri 2022 Private label / Kelly Yang.

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PZ7.1.W3645 Su 2024 Summer at Squee / Andrea Wang.

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Collection Spotlight: April 22, 2025 is Earth Day!

Earth Day is an annual event that raises awareness about environmental issues and encourages action to protect our planet. The first Earth Day took place in 1970, and it has since grown into a global movement, with participation from more than 190 countries.

Celebrate by visiting the UBC Education Library and exploring our Earth Day book display, located in the breezeway on the main level. The display features books on sustainability, conservation, and the natural world—perfect for sparking ideas and inspiring action.

 

 

Collection Spotlight: April is National Poetry Month

Poetry has the power to inspire, delight, and spark imagination in readers of all ages. This month, we’re celebrating with a special spotlight on children’s poetry picture books. Explore our featured collection and discover books that bring poetry to life in fun and engaging ways!

Just a few highlights (click the cover to take you to the catalogue record for the item):

New Books at Education Library: April 2025

Welcome to our April Booklist! This month, we’re featuring over 90 new titles, including young adult novels, picture books, and more. Check out our latest arrivals and find something new to enjoy!

Click on the book cover to visit the Google Books page for more details and previews. Clicking on the title will take you to the item’s UBC Library catalogue page to check availability or place a hold.

D810.C88 F54 2024 The Enigma girls : how ten teenagers broke ciphers, kept secrets, and helped win World War II / Candace Fleming.

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GC21.5 .E97 2023 Explorons l’océan.

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PZ7.B5319 Ah 2024 Ahoy! / Sophie Blackall.

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PZ7.H389 Sr 2024 Still Sal / Kevin Henkes.

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PZ7.G39235 Rn 2024 Ruin road / Lamar Giles.

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PZ7.D47925 Sh 2024 Shadowed / Carl Deuker

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PZ7.1.E4745 Wan 2024 Wander in the dark / Jumata Emill.

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PZ7.1.H86326 Ho 2024 How it all ends / Emma Hunsinger.

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PZ7.1.R4276 He 2024 Heatwave / Lauren Redniss.

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PZ7.1.S6796 On 2024 On the bright side / Anna Sortino.

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PZ7.1.R57747 Be 2024 Better left buried / Mary E. Roach.

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PZ7.1.M4354698 Es 2024 Escaping Mr. Rochester / L.L. McKinney.

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PZ7.1.H5617 Wi 2024 Wild about you / Kaitlyn Hill.

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PZ7.1.J6185 Bl 2023 Bladestay / Jackie Johnson.

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PZ7.1.S857 Gr 2024 Girls like her / Melanie Sumrow.

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PZ7.1.J623 Cl 2024 The color of a lie / Kim Johnson.

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PZ7.1.L785 He 2024 Here & there / Thea Lu.

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PZ7.1.D935 At 2024 The atlas of us / Kristin Dwyer.

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PZ7.1.R67 Em 2023 Emmett / L.C. Rosen.

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PZ7.1.B447 Ac 2024 Across so many seas / Ruth Behar.

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PZ7.1.T44775 In 2024 Into the sunken city / Dinesh Thiru.

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PZ7.1.H3918 Dt 2024 Diet Soda Club / Chaz Hayden.

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PZ7.1.C3166 Cr 2024 Crashing into you / Rocky Callen.

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PZ7.5.S86 De 2024 Deep water / Jamie Sumner.

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PZ7.7.F654 Ne 2024 Next stop / Debbie Fong.

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