Asian History Month Book List
May is Asian Heritage Month and to celebrate UBC Okanagan Library is showcasing books written by people of Asian origin.
African and Diasporic Fantasy Booklist
The idea for this book list came to us from Tendai, who is studying Gender, Race, Sexuality, and Social Justice with a Minor in Theatre at UBC.
Climate Action Week Booklist
Climate Action Week in early November provides an opportunity to focus on climate change related challenges and emergencies facing our communities while, situating libraries as places to connect people with resources on climate change.
Women’s History Month Booklist
UBC Okanagan Library has put together a list of books to help us recognize Women’s History Month in Canada.
Pride Programming Booklist
UBCO Library has curated a book display this month that features books from diverse authors with a focus on amplifying 2SLGBTQIA+ identities, experiences, and perspectives.
Equity Reads review: Truth Telling
Truth Telling is a wake-up call to all Canadians engaging with truth and reconciliation as frameworks in which we pursue equity in Canada.
Truth and Reconciliation Book List
If you are looking for more information on the history of residential schools or Indigenous-Canadian relations, we encourage you to continue your learning and consult some of the books or movies we have available through the library.
Equity Reads
Reading and talking about what we read is one of the most powerful ways to learn. By intentionally learning about the experiences of others, we can come together to fight for a better future for all of us.
Summer Reads
Summer break + Okanagan sunshine + beach days call for a good book! Our library staff have put together a list of popular reads from our collection for you to enjoy before the busy school year starts again. Explore this display on the library’s main floor until August 1 or find the books listed below […]
National Indigenous Peoples’ Day booklist
National Indigenous Peoples’ Day recognizes the history, resilience, and diversity of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples across what we now call Canada. Reading the stories, histories, and ideas of Indigenous Peoples is just one way to celebrate and expand our understanding—which is something we should always be looking to do, not just on Indigenous […]