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.
I Am a Feminist
This nonfiction book encourages teens to stand up for equality and speak out against injustice.
Badir and the Beaver
In this illustrated early chapter book, new Canadian Badir confuses the beaver in his neighborhood park for a very large rat.
Eight Times Up
In this middle-grade novel, Riley's dad signs him up for aikido to help him manage his anxiety.
Through the Elephant's Door
In this transitional picture book, a young child takes his elephant on a trip to the museum, where they are closely followed by a suspicious guard.
The Vegetable Museum
In this middle-grade novel, thirteen-year-old Chloë learns about her family’s history while helping her grandfather in his garden.
Trail of Crumbs
In this young adult novel, Greta and her twin brother are abandoned by their father and stepmother, and Greta struggles with the confusion and shame she feels after being raped.
The Girl and the Wolf
This picture book for young children is an empowering Indigenous twist on a classic wolf narrative.
Death by Airship
In this high-interest novel for middle readers, Prince Conn must solve the mystery of who is killing off all the heirs to the pirate throne.
The Unbroken Hearts Club
In this high-interest novel for teen readers, Logan uses her camera to work through the grief of losing her mother.
Cub
In this high-interest novel for teen readers, Theo enters a cooking contest and catches the eye of a celebrity restaurant owner.
Christmas
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Part of the nonfiction Orca Origins series for middle readers. Illustrated with archival and color photographs, the book looks at the history and practice of Christmas celebrations around the globe.
Lost Boy
In this work of fiction for young adults, a teenaged boy is banished from his polygamous community after he is caught kissing a girl.
The Great Googlini
In this chapter book, a young boy copes with his uncle's cancer diagnosis by seeking answers from the Great Googlini, an information scientist who emerges from his computer.
How Far We Go and How Fast
In this novel for teens, Jolene copes with her brother's disappearance by playing his guitars and shutting herself away from the world.
My Life as a Diamond
In this novel for middle-graders, talented baseball player Caspar Cadman has a great arm and a big secret. He used to live life as a girl.
Can Your Conversations Change the World?
This work of nonfiction in the PopActivism series for teens looks at the importance of talking about feminism and continuing to fight for equal rights.
Island in the Salish Sea
A beautiful picture book about the simple joys of spending summer vacation on an island in the Salish Sea with Gran.
