What Makes Us Unique?
A nonfiction picture book that introduces very young children to the concept of diversity in a way that is uplifting and approachable.
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.
The Crosswood
In this high-interest, accessible novel for middle-grade readers, 14-year-old Blue Jasper must enter the enchanted Crosswood when his twin siblings are kidnapped by a Faerie king.
Mr. Universe
In this high-interest accessible novel for teen readers, Michael accidentally finds himself in an alternate universe being chased by scary lizard men in gray suits.
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.
Finders Keepers
In this high-interest, accessible novel for middle readers, Macy discovers a mermaid in the prairie lake near her home.
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.
Embrace the Chicken
In this high-interest accessible novel for middle readers, Shivani is horrified when her mother volunteers to cook traditional Indian food for her school's annual fundraiser.
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.
Death Drop
In this high-interest novel for middle readers, Zeke gets caught up in a mystery involving a missing child, a thrill ride and a priceless piece of art.
Swiped
In this high-interest accessible novel for middle readers, Trevor and his friends try to figure out who is behind the theft of a valuable hockey book.
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.
If a Tree Falls
Part of the nonfiction Orca Footprints series for middle readers and illustrated with color photographs. Find out how global deforestation affects the planet and what you can do to keep forests healthy for future generations.
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.
Return from Extinction
This nonfiction book for middle readers tells the story of the northern elephant seal, from being hunted to near extinction less than 100 years ago to their thriving population of more than 250,000 today. Illustrated with photos from the author.
Meg and Greg: Frank and the Skunk
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In the second book in the phonics-based, decodable Meg and Greg series, Meg and Greg have fun at sleep away camp in four stories that introduce readers to phonograms nk, ng, tch and dge. Includes illustrations and worksheets.
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.
Haunted Hospital
In this high-interest novel for middle readers, four young teens find themselves in serious danger during a role-playing game in a supposedly abandoned hospital.
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.
Hey Jude
In this high-interest accessible novel for teen readers, a teen tries to balance the last year of high school, a new romance and looking after her sister with mental health issues.
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.”
