The Longest Shot
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Part of the Orca Biography series for middle-grade readers, this illustrated nonfiction book tells the story of how Larry Kwong became the first player of Asian descent in the NHL.
Mighty Scared
This illustrated nonfiction picture book explores the unique and disgusting things that animals sometimes do when they're scared.
My Life Off-Key
In this high-interest accessible novel for teen readers, Jen learns that her mom has been keeping a secret: Jen has a biological father who isn’t the dad she grew up with. Now this secret threatens to tear their family apart.
The Peacock
In this partially illustrated early chapter book set in 1947, when a young girl's father is away in Europe helping refugees, she is left to deal with a stray peacock who has arrived in her family's yard, much to her mother's dismay. The girl devises a plan to earn the peacock's trust and return it to its home at the zoo.
Sally’s New Look
In this sweet picture book about learning new things, a curious young dog goes to the groomer and gets a fancy new hairdo.
You Hold Me Up
An evocative board book intended to foster empathy among children and encourage them to show each other love and support.
Charlie's Balloons
Hi! I’m Charlie.
In my mind and in my body, all my emotions fight to take up as much space as they can.
I like to picture my feelings as balloons. Sometimes they’re so light they float away.
Other times, they’re so heavy it’s like they’re filled with water...
For highly sensitive kids who feel BIG feelings!
Apprentissage profond
Un roman des plus actuels sur les limites de l’intelligence artificielle et de la technologie.
Cosplay Crime
In this high-interest accessible novel for middle-grade readers, shy thirteen-year-old Bree Wong must channel her inner anime heroine to solve a crime at the Anime Expo.
Dropped!
In this high-interest accessible novel for teen readers, Dex is dropped onto a deserted tropical island to compete in a high-stakes internet reality show. He takes it to the extreme to gain the most likes and social-media followers needed to win.
Khadija and the Elephant Toothpaste Experiment
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Khadija is inspired by her visit to the science fair. But how come none of the scientists are wearing a hijab, she wonders? Khadija recreates an experiment at home with mixed (and messy!) results. Surrounded by family as they celebrate Eid, Khadija tries again, with great success. She declares, “When I grow up, I’m going to be a scientist!”
Radio Daze
When acclaimed comic writer Aaron Zevy began to collect vintage radios, his friends and family hoped they might get a respite from the barrage of short stories which had been filling their inboxes. After all, how much trouble can one man, no matter how unusual and prone to social and dating mishaps, get into?
Vegan Soups and Stews for All Seasons
This ultimate edition of a beloved classic includes 20 new recipes and dozens of gorgeous full-color photos. A good bowl of soup is soothing and comforting. With less liquid and more chunkiness of texture, the result is stew—a savory and satisfying one-pot meal. Celebrating seasonal produce, Nava ladles out more than 120 delectable recipes.
Journal
The journal of the last years of the young poet’s life, full of intense erotic longing and philosophical wonderment.
Piari et le Grand Guerrier
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Une histoire très touchante sur la résilience et la tristesse par le biais du conte, avec une belle touche de magie.
Morane adoooore parler!
????Morane a une tonne de choses à dire. Le problème? C’est qu’elle ne parle jamais au bon moment.
Wilhelm, the Hedgehog
Originally published in Ukraine, this charming tale tells of a young and very curious hedgehog who,with the help of his friends, realizes his dreams. It celebraes creativity and inspiration, and the friends who help you along the way.
Breathing the Page
Breathing the Page reflects on the history and animate nature of writing materials, conceptualizes the largely unnamed forces that throb beneath the language of craft. With five additional essays, the new edition deals with working with vexing proximity habits, investigating questions of narrative position, and more.
A Snowman in Jerusalem
Pnina dreams of seeing snow and her father helps that dream come true in an unexpected way!
The Uncaged Voice
Fifteen writers in exile were asked for pieces of writing about their experiences in the home countries that they were forced to escape. These brutal and heart-rending stories show the strength and resilience of human beings from all over the world who continue to seek truth, justice, and freedom of expression.
Hide and Seek
Ben Carniol is only five years old in 1942 when his parents send him away to live with a non-Jewish couple in the village of Baudour, Belgium. Hide and Seek: In Pursuit of Justice describes a childhood filled with the loss and violence of war and Ben’s response to it: a deep commitment to creating a safe and just society for all.
Less Is More
Part of the nonfiction Orca Footprints series for middle-grade readers, this book explores the low-waste movement and how kids can get involved. Illustrated with photographs throughout.
Lost Inside My Head
Vincent wishes he was like everyone else, but his ADHD makes his thoughts turn to chaos…until he learns he can be himself and focus his light on what he wants to see.
Mama Lou's Belly
In this illustrated picture book, everybody is guessing what's in Mama Lou's belly. The bird thinks it could be a cat, the cat thinks it might be a mouse and the sister thinks it could be a doll. But only the baby knows who they truly are!
