Secondary Bundles

This bundle includes the 2025-2026 adult and young adult nominated titles for the First Nation Communities READ program.

Please Note:

• Some of the titles chosen for the adult/young adult category are children's books.
• One of the titles is not available to us at this time and is not included in the bundle: Out of the Shadows 

First Nation Communities READ (FNCR) is the Ontario First Nation Public Library Community's contribution to the reading movement. Launched in 2003, it promotes a community-based approach to reading. Learn more HERE!

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Bring the latest Indigenous resources and supporting materials into the classroom with this Secondary School Resource Bundle! 

Curated for grades 8 to 12, this bundle features a diverse selection of Indigenous and supplementary resources published between 2024 and 2025. Designed to engage a wide range of readers and reading abilities, these materials cover an array of topics, themes, and genres.

This bundle includes:

• Indigenous and Supporting Works: A diverse selection of Indigenous-authored resources alongside complementary materials from non-Indigenous authors for teens.
• Accessible Resources for All Readers: Books designed for both strong and struggling readers.
• Diverse Themes and Topics: Explore titles about self-discovery, building relationships, history, land connection, social issues, environmental awareness, reconciliation, family, coming of age, etc.
• A Variety of Genres and Formats: Explore a mix of fiction and nonfiction (poetry, adventure, mystery, romance, science fiction, autobiographies, and more) available in chapter books, graphic novels, anthologies, and other formats.

Note: Some works contain mature or triggering subject matter, and not all resources are written specifically for a teenage audience. Review before use with students to ensure they are an appropriate fit.

Scroll below to learn more about the resources currently included in this bundle. Title availability may fluctuate. Includes Indigenous and non-Indigenous, supporting resources. 

If you've purchased the 2024 edition of this bundle, there may be some overlap in titles in the 2025 bundle due to the publication date range included.

This bundle includes Indigenous resources in French for Grades 8 to 12. Not all resources are written specifically for teens. Review each resource to determine if it's an appropriate fit for readers.

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This bundle includes resources by Indigenous and non-Indigenous authors, focusing on sports, games, and the importance of physical activity. Designed for grades 8 to 12, some materials may contain mature or sensitive content and not all resources are written exclusively for teens. Educators are encouraged to review resources in advance to ensure suitability for their students.

Indigenous and non-Indigenous resources are included. Scroll below to learn more about the resources currently included in this bundle. Title availability may fluctuate.

This bundle includes 2024-2025 First Nation Communities READ nominated titles for adults and young adults.

Please Note:

• Some of the titles chosen for the adult/young adult category are children's books.
• Some of the titles are not available to us at this time and are not included in the bundle: Blood Sport and Prince Prickly Spine.

First Nation Communities READ (FNCR) is the Ontario First Nation Public Library Community's contribution to the reading movement. Launched in 2003, it promotes a community-based approach to reading. Learn more HERE!

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Bring the latest Indigenous resources and supporting materials into the classroom with this Secondary School Resource Bundle! 

This bundle includes a variety of Indigenous and supplementary resources (with publication dates from 2023 to 2024) that cover many topics, themes, and genres to appeal to a wide audience of readers and a range of reading abilities.

This bundle includes:

• A wide range of Indigenous works, as well as other supporting and relevant resources for grades 8 to 12.
• Books for both strong and struggling readers.
• Resources that cover a variety of themes, genres, and topics, which may include self-discovery, building relationships, family, coming of age, sci-fi, mystery, history, experiences of colonization and decolonization, connection to land, environmental awareness, residential schools, reconciliation, and more.
• A variety of fiction and nonfiction in the form of novels, graphic novels, anthologies, short stories, and more!

Note: Some works contain mature or triggering subject matter, and not all resources are written specifically for a teenage audience. Review before use with students to ensure they are an appropriate fit.

Scroll below to learn more about the resources currently included in this bundle. Title availability may fluctuate. Includes Indigenous and non-Indigenous, supporting resources. 

If you've purchased the 2023 edition of this bundle, there may be some overlap in titles in the 2024 bundle due to the publication date range included.

This bundle includes Dene resources for secondary students. Some books share Dene stories, while others are by Dene authors or illustrators and may not contain Dene-specific content.

A variety of fiction and nonfiction resources are included. Some books may contain mature content and are not specifically written for a teenage audience. This bundle is useful for YA readers and adult readers.

Resources that become unavailable (in reprint or out of print) will not be included in the bundle. To view what is currently included in this bundle, please scroll below.

This bundle includes 2023-2024 First Nation Communities READ nominated titles for adults and young adults.

Please Note:

• Some of the titles chosen for the adult/young adult category are children's books.
• As it's not available, this title is not included: Nii Ndahlohke Boys' and Girls' Work at Mount Elgin Industrial School

First Nation Communities READ (FNCR) is the Ontario First Nation Public Library Community's contribution to the reading movement. Launched in 2003, it promotes a community-based approach to reading. Learn more HERE!

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This bundle includes all the titles in the Trickster Trilogy:

• Son of a Trickster
• Trickster Drift
• Return of the Trickster

Books in the Trickster Trilogy by Eden Robinson revolve around a teenage boy wandering through the complications of a broken family, social pressure, drugs, alcohol and poverty as he discovers a Haisla trickster in his life.

Recommended for older teens / young adults.  Books include mature subject matter.

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This bundle includes Indigenous books for teens and young adults. The books included encompass various genres, themes, and reading levels.

This bundle's resources will appeal to and engage a wide variety of readers at varying reading levels.

Note:

• Caution: Some works contain mature, graphic, and/or potentially triggering content. Additionally, some titles contain terminology or language that reflects the time period of the work's content and/or the location of the author. Review each title to ensure it's a good fit for readers. 
• All resources included are written by Indigenous authors from across Turtle Island with a few selections from Indigenous authors around the globe. Some books include non-Indigenous co-authors or contributors.
• Some works not specifically written for teens or young adults are included, especially those often used in the education system for English, English First Peoples 10-12, etc. 
• Fiction, nonfiction, poetry, graphic novels, novels, anthologies, etc. are included.

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Bring the latest Indigenous resources and supporting materials into the classroom with this Secondary School Resource Bundle! 

This bundle includes a wide range of Indigenous and supplementary resources (with publication dates from 2021 to 2023) that cover many topics, themes, and genres to appeal to a wide audience of readers and a range of reading abilities.

This bundle includes:

• A wide range of Indigenous works, as well as other supporting and relevant resources for grades 8 to 12.
• Books for both strong and struggling readers.
• Resources that cover a variety of themes, genres, and topics, which may include self-discovery, building relationships, family, coming of age, sci-fi, mystery, history, experiences of colonization and decolonization, connection to land, environmental awareness, residential schools, reconciliation, and more.
• A variety of fiction and nonfiction in the form of novels, graphic novels, anthologies, short stories, and more!

Note: Some works contain mature or triggering subject matter, and not all are written specifically for a teenage audience. Review before use with students.

Scroll below to learn more about the resources currently included in this bundle. Title availability may fluctuate. Includes Indigenous and non-Indigenous, supporting resources.

This bundle includes a variety of genres and resources under the speculative fiction umbrella, including but not limited to science-fiction; fantasy; horror; ghost stories and supernatural fiction; Indigenous futurisms; and alternative histories.  It is recommended for young adults and adult readers.  Resources may include novels, anthologies, graphic novels, and more. 

Scroll below to learn more about each resource included. Pre-read all resources to ensure they are a good fit for students, as many are not written specifically for teens or young adults and may contain mature or triggering content.  Resource availability may fluctuate.

This bundle includes Indigenous performance arts resources.  A variety of resources are included, such as plays and musicals. 

Pre-read all resources to determine if they are a good fit for students, as many contain mature or triggering content and were not written specifically for teens.

Works from Indigenous and non-Indigenous authors included.

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This bundle includes poetry resources from Indigenous poets in Canada, as well as the United States.

While many of these poetry collections are listed on various different lists of resources for secondary students, most are not written specifically for a teenage audience and, therefore, may contain mature subject matter (violence, suicide, racism, sexual content, abuse, strong language, etc.) and/or triggering content.  It is strongly recommended that educators pre-read all works included to ensure that an entire collection, or selected poems, are suitable for use with their students.  

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This bundle includes a wide range of Indigenous social studies resources.

A variety of resources (non-fiction works, historical novels, graphic novels, etc.) are included. Works from Indigenous and non-Indigenous authors included.

Many of the included works are written for a teenage audience but others are not. Pre-read all resources to determine if they are a good fit for students, as some may contain mature or triggering content.  

Scroll below to learn more about each resource included. Resource availability may fluctuate.