Chinese New Year
Part of the nonfiction Orca Origins series, Chinese New Year is illustrated with color photographs throughout. Readers will learn how a simple gathering of family and friends grew into a weeklong, worldwide festival.
Tornado
In this high-interest accessible novel for teen readers, sixteen-year-old Cam must find his way home to save his little brother when a tornado hits.
Pickpocket
In this high-interest accessible novel for teen readers, 17-year-old Jean-Luc is sent away to live with his uncle in a small town on the coast of France.
We Wear Masks
In this picture book, readers are introduced to all sorts of professionals and other people who wear masks in their daily lives and are reminded that wearing a mask to limit the spread of germs is an act of kindness.
Bones
In this high-interest accessible novel for middle readers, Sam and Annabel learn about paleontology while solving a mystery.
Back
After serving time for a violent crime, Jojo returns to the neighborhood and tries to take his life back.
Beyond Repair
In this high-interest accessible novel for middle readers, Cam, grieving over the death of his father, becomes worried he is being stalked.
Sticks and Stones
In this high-interest accessible novel for teen readers, Jujube takes on her tormentors and helps a group of girls win back their self-esteem.
Chick: Lister
In this high-interest accessible novel for middle readers, fourteen-year-old Chick struggles with obsessive-compulsive disorder and his father’s expectations.
The Thing You're Good At
In this high-interest novel for teen readers, Jake tries to help his friend Maria after her parents are deported.
Hockey Night in Kenya
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In this illustrated short chapter book, two Kenyan orphans get to experience the joy of playing ice hockey.
Lent Roland
Une histoire tout en douceur au sujet d'une petite fille et de son frère lent comme un escargot. Ce bel album rappelle aux lecteurs d'être patients et d'aider les personnes qu'ils aiment.
L’Homme à la barbe hirsute
Dans cet album aux illustrations empreintes d’émotion, un garçon interroge sa mère sur un sans-abri qu’il a aperçu.
The One with the Scraggly Beard
In this poignantly illustrated picture book, a young boy asks his mother questions about a homeless man he’s seen.
Once Upon an Hour
A child is told a bedtime tale about how the 12 animals of the Korean zodiac came together to save a young character on their quest for a plant known to have healing properties in this gorgeously illustrated picture book.
Slow Moe
A charming story about a little girl whose brother is as slow as a snail. This beautifully illustrated picture book reminds readers to be patient and supportive of the people they love.
The Wrench
In this quirky, brightly illustrated take on overconsumption, Bob goes to the store to buy one thing and comes home with many things he doesn’t need.
Nous sommes gentils
Un album qui encourage les enfants à être gentils avec les autres et avec eux-mêmes.
Heart Sister
After his twin sister's death, a teenage filmmaker tries to track down the recipients of her organs in hopes that it will help his parents move on from the loss of their daughter.
Dreaming in Color
In this high-interest novel for teen readers, a young teen is thrilled when she gets into art school but shocked to learn that some students feel she doesn’t belong there.
Jelly Roll
In this high-interest novel for middle readers, fourteen-year-old Jenny is looking forward to her March Break retreat. But then she finds out that the boy who bullies her at school is going too.
Fish Out of Water
In this high-interest novel for middle readers, a twelve-year-old boy is frustrated that he’s not able to do the things he loves because they’re too “girly.”
Pia's Plans
In this high-interest accessible novel for middle readers, Pia has been desperately trying to make sure everything is perfect ever since her parents separated.
Stranded
In this high-interest accessible novel for teen readers, after a string of bad luck, a teenage boy takes a woman up on her generous offer of free room and board. But he soon learns that things are not as they seem.
