Blanket Saves the Day

Illustrated By: Brady Sato

In this sweet wordless picture book, Josie never goes anywhere without her blanket...until her grandmother washes it and mends it, changing it forever. But even though Josie tries to throw it away, it comes back to help her when she needs it most.

Little Volcano

Illustrated By: Julie McLaughlin

This STEM-based picture book explains the different types of volcanoes, how they're created and all their fascinating features through the perspective of Stevie, an underwater volcano who erupts into a shield volcano.

Stop AntiBlack Racism

Illustrated By: Arden Taylor

Part of the nonfiction Orca Take Action series for middle-grade readers, this illustrated book introduces young readers to what it means to fight antiBlack racism and realistic actions they can take to practice allyship in their own lives.

The Dad Diaries

World-traveller TV producer Joseph Tito loves adventure, but deep down, he always longed to become a father. In this inspiring, honest, globe-spanning memoir about the complexities of the surrogacy system, Joseph opens up about the emotional, ethical, and material challenges he faced as a gay man daring to define family on his own terms.

Juni and the Anything Tree

In this inspirational picture book, Juni loves to play with the fallen tree in her schoolyard, but the school board thinks it's dangerous. Can Juni find a way to prove the tree is worth saving?

Krill

Part of the nonfiction Orca Wild series for middle-grade readers and illustrated with color photographs throughout, this book examines the biology, aquatic habitats and environmental threats facing krill throughout the world's oceans.

More Us

Illustrated By: Ellen Rooney

In this sweet picture-book follow-up to The One with the Scraggly Beard, a boy is happy that his uncle is moving in with him and his mom after years of living on the streets.

Time Is Wild

Illustrated By: Samantha Dixon

This illustrated nonfiction picture book introduces readers to the time it takes for animals to grow up in the wild and how those timelines compare to that of humans.

Why Earth Needs Engineers

Illustrated By: Victor Wong

Part of the nonfiction Orca Timeline series for middle-grade readers, this illustrated book examines the ways engineers have provided solutions for a healthier planet in the past and present and what future engineering innovations could look like.

Be Kind

Illustrated By: Julie McLaughlin

This illustrated nonfiction book for middle-grade readers explores the history, science and mysteries of kindness and examines the things we can do for ourselves and others to help make the world a kinder place.

Finding My Spark

Illustrated By: Sylvain Cabot
Translated by: Ann Marie Boulanger

In this middle-grade picture book, a tween feels uncomfortable when puberty hits and he realizes he's not the girl everyone thinks he is. First he cuts his hair and tries to hide his body in baggy clothes, but eventually he gathers the courage to open up to his family and friends, choose a new name and be the boy he knows he is.

Avery the Fox

Illustrated By: Tamara M. Day

In a quiet forest, a gentle fox learns they don’t have to be a boy or a girl to belong. With warmth and wisdom, this story celebrates non-binary identity, self-acceptance, and the joy of living authentically.

The Return of the Nish

In Tyson Stewart’s propulsive debut novel, a troubled young pilot seeks to reconnect with his Anishinaabe relatives — including his long-absent, nefarious father, who proposes a dangerous but lucrative business venture that’ll test both their limits.

Guinea Pigs Don't Wear Pants

A whimsically joyful picture book that celebrates self-expression and individuality. Imagine a world where humans—unlike animals—can flaunt, saunter, and dress however they please. With exuberant illustrations and playful rhyme, Chris Paul Rainbows Farias (they/them) affirms the beauty of being exactly who you are.