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ESL Books and Graded Readers

Most print copies of books and graded readers can be found at the Newnham Campus Library, although there is a selection of items at other campus libraries. For leisure reading books, such as novels and biographies, check out the library's Leisure Collection guide.

If you find a book from another campus library that you wish to borrow, you can make a request to have library materials sent to your preferred campus library.

NEW: Indigenous Life in Canada

NEW: Indigenous Life in Canada

Book series that offers introductions to the history of Indigenous Peoples in the story of Canada.

NEW: Righting Canada's Wrongs

NEW: Righting Canada's Wrongs

Book series that explores important cases of racism and discrimination in Canada’s history.

Amazing Stories

Highlights Canadian figures and events.

At Issue

Provides wide range of opinions on current issues.

Cambridge English Readers

Award-winning original fiction for learners of English.

Current Controversies

Provides a wide range of views on current and social topics

Heinle Reading Library

Leveled and illustrated ESL readers on classic stories

I Survived...

Each book tells the story of one of history’s most terrifying events.

Oxford Bookworms

Leveled ESL readers that include fiction, classics, biographies and non-fiction.

Penguin Readers

A series of simplified novels, film novelizations and original titles that introduce students at all levels.

Rapid Reads

Rapid Reads are short novels and nonfiction books for adult readers.

eBook versions of graded readers are also available. Open Graded English Readers List in a new window

 

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