Still Friends

Illustrated By: Mike Deas

In this funny picture book, a dog makes a new friend at the park—a statue who doesn’t throw balls or give treats or pets. But he learns over time that she has her own strengths that make her a rock-solid friend.

Why Communities Need Engineers

Illustrated By: Arden Taylor

Part of the nonfiction Orca Timeline series for middle-grade readers, this illustrated book examines how engineering has helped build successful communities in the past and present and what engineering innovations could look like in the future.

Ayah and the Big World Outside

Illustrated By: Barkha Lohia

In this moving picture book, Ayah, who has always lived in a refugee camp, is trying to figure out what she wants to be when she grows up. When she falls asleep and dreams of a swallow who shows her there are places without fences, and without war, she realizes she wants to be free like him.

Beyond Earth

Part of the nonfiction Orca Footprints series for middle-grade readers and illustrated with color photographs throughout, this book discusses space exploration and how it affects life on Earth.

Delta Oblivion

In this high-interest accessible novel for teen readers, sixteen-year-old mech-bot pilot Tallie needs to mind-sync with her rebellious new partner so she can fulfill her dream of being a champion in the Mech Battles, futuristic robotic fights that are the most popular sport in the world.

Fast Break

In this high-interest accessible novel for middle-grade readers, Arjun rallies against the new school sponsor, OmniBoost, who has filled the school vending machines and cafeteria with junk food.

Kat vs. Dogs

In this high-interest accessible novel for teen readers, Kat must overcome her fear of dogs to succeed at her pet store job, earn money for a new car and win the heart of her new dog-loving crush.

Kohkom's First Drum

Illustrated By: Karlene Harvey

In this moving picture book, Charlie’s Kohkom tells the story of recently receiving her first drum. Kohkom wasn’t raised Cree because she was taken from her family as a child as part of the Sixties Scoop. After hearing her story, Charlie offers to teach Kohkom a song—and they agree to go to the Friendship Center drum circle every week from now on.

Let’s Eat!

Illustrated By: Flo Leung

This inviting picture book is a joyful, rhyming celebration of foods of the world, including chai, raspado and khao-yum salad, prepared lovingly by children and their caregivers and then shared at a community feast.

One, Two, I Love You

In this counting board book with photos, caregivers notice and affirm every little thing about their babies, from their features and the noises they make to their smallest achievements and the world around them.

The Three Wolves

Illustrated By: Olga Barinova

In this partially illustrated early chapter book, Andrew and his parents rescue three orphaned wolf pups who can’t survive on their own. Andrew befriends the pups and helps take care of them at his parents' wildlife rehabilitation center until they can be released back into the wild.

Trust No One

In this high-interest accessible novel for teen readers, seventeen-year-old Ben is made an accomplice in a crime when his date robs a store and disappears, leaving him to track her down and clear his name before it's too late.

Ayah et le vaste monde

Illustrated By: Barkha Lohia
Translated by: Rachel Martinez

L’histoire émouvante d’Ayah, une fillette qui a toujours vécu dans un camp de réfugiés et qui se demande ce qu’elle veut faire quand elle sera grande. Un jour, elle rêve d’une hirondelle qui lui montre qu’il existe des pays sans barrières et sans guerre. Elle se rend alors compte que ce qu’elle souhaite, c’est être libre comme l’oiseau.