Simon Steps Into the Ring
A little boy learns to acknowledge his temper in this illustrated picture book for young readers.
On My Mountain
Both the perspective of the wolf and the shepherd are seen in this flippable picture book.
High and Dry
In this illustrated early chapter book, a young boy and his grandfather work together to save a beached orca.
The Ledge
In this high-interest novel for teen readers, sixteen-year-old Nick tries to adjust to his new reality after a surfing accident leaves him partially paralyzed.
Stella Rising
In this high-interest novel for teen readers, sixteen-year-old Stella is suddenly famous after her music video goes viral.
Teaching Tough Topics
A comprehensive guide to choosing and using the best children’s books to address sensitive but significant topics in the classroom.
Ours to Share
This addition to the nonfiction Orca Footprints series examines how overpopulation leads to unequal sharing of the earth’s social and natural resources.
May We Have Enough to Share
A beautiful board book about gratitude by celebrated Indigenous author Richard Van Camp, complemented by photos from Tea & Bannock, a collective blog by Indigenous women photographers.
Light a Candle
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This dual-language English and Swahili picture book is inspired by the founding of Tanzania, told through the eyes of a young boy who climbs Mount Kilimanjaro to signify the country's independence.
The Justice Project
In this mystery for teens, high-school student Matt Barnes, whose life has been upended by a serious injury, lands a summer job defending the wrongly convicted.
Shadow Island
In this graphic novel for early middle readers, mysterious raccoon-like Moon Creatures are discovered on an island in the Pacific Northwest.
Super Power Baby Shower!
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What happens when a Super Family prepares for a Super Powered Baby Shower? Of course there’s going to be a distress call in the middle of the festivities!
Under Our Clothes
In this illustrated nonfiction picture book, child psychologist Dr. Jillian Roberts introduces young readers to the ideas of body safety and body image.
The Phone Booth in Mr. Hirota's Garden
This gorgeously illustrated picture book tells the story of a young Japanese boy who loses his dad in a tsunami.
The World on Either Side
In this novel for teens, Valentine and her mother travel to Thailand after the death of her boyfriend.
Ruckus
In this illustrated early chapter book, a young boy learns to take care of his newly adopted dog while coping with his parents' separation.
The Taste of Rain
This novel for middle readers takes place in a Japanese internment camp in China in WWII, where thirteen-year-old Gwen follows the Girl Guide code in order to survive.
Girls Like Me
In this high-interest novel for teen readers, sixteen-year-old Emma is raped by a popular boy from school.
Who is Tanksy?
In this high-interest novel for middle readers, fourteen-year-old Tanya is a secret rebel graffiti artist.
Double Trouble
In this high-interest novel for middle readers, twelve-year-old Victoria pretends she has an identical twin sister.
Inconvenient Skin / nayêhtâwan wasakay
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This powerful and thought-provoking collection of poems will draw you in and make you reconsider Canada's colonial legacy.
