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IDW Book Lists and Reading Challenge

Our book lists are in celebration of Canada’s International Development Week (IDW). We mark IDW with events, hearing from our members across the world and with our book lists!

Throughout February there were great (and tasty!) prizes! Participants entered our book display contests and/or our student reading challenge to compete. Find the contest winner details below.

Explore the Student book list

Explore the general book list

Contests and student reading challenge


We had another great year for our IDW and I Love to Read Month reading and library challenges with our Reading List for Global Students! We received 190 reading challenge entries. Libraries and classrooms from across Manitoba took part, showcasing their enthusiasm for global perspectives and literacy.

Library Display Contest Winners

Congratulations to the winning libraries! Each will receive two books of their choice from our reading list. 

Ruth Betts School (Flin Flon)

Hedges Middle School (Winnipeg)

Student Reading Challenge Winners

Congratulations to the winning classes! Each will receive a pizza party to celebrate their achievement in the reading challenge.

Rapid City Elementary

Golden Gate Middle School

Rivers Elementary


Wondering which books captured the imagination of our winning students? They explored and reflected on these inspiring stories:

Salma the Syrian Chef
Come and Join Us!
I Am Cherished


Thank you to all the schools, libraries, teachers, and students who participated in making this year’s IDW and I Love to Read Month a success! We look forward to another exciting year of reading and learning together.