Busted

In this high-interest accessible novel for teen readers, Jonah inadvertently records a video of two of his hockey teammates play fighting. When one of them is seriously hurt, Jonah is conflicted about what to do.

Checked Out

In this high-interest accessible novel for middle-grade readers, queer seventh-grader Seth finds himself taking a stand when his conservative classmate sabotages the Pride display in his middle-school library.

Color in Nature

Part of the nonfiction Orca Wild series for middle-grade readers and illustrated with color photographs throughout, this book examines how animals use color for survival.

The Curse of Heartwood Academy

In this high-interest accessible novel for teen readers, fifteen-year-old Allie must spend the night in a haunted forest when the senior students at her new school force her into an initiation ritual.

Gone Forever?

Illustrated By: Xulin Wang

Part of the nonfiction Orca Think series for middle-grade readers, this illustrated book introduces young people to places around the world that could disappear because of the effects of human-caused climate change.

My Language Is a Garden

Illustrated By: Rachel Wada

In this picture book, with a story told in rhyming verse, a parent tells their child about their heritage language and all that it represents, from ancient knowledge and medicines to exploration of the cosmos, and how by sharing this language, their hearts will be connected always.

No Brainer

In this high-interest accessible novel for teen readers, Liv finds herself at the center of a feminist movement when she's teased and reprimanded for not wearing a bra.

Phillip Joe Plays Waila

A young boy from the Tohono O'odham Indian Reservation talks about his love of waila music. The boy shares how he was introduced to waila music, the history of the music style, and the components of waila music. Aspects of Tohono O'odham celebrations and culture in conjunction with waila music is presented.

The Love Song of Mr. Byrd

Illustrated By: Caroline Clarke

A chance meeting between Mr. Byrd and Bat at twilight — that brief window of time in which they’re both awake — begins this story of unlikely friendship. Every day over this magical summer, the duo visit the same tree branch, and come to realize they’re more alike than different.

The New Literacy Block

A fresh approach to structured literacy that makes every minute count. This thoughtful examination of instructional practices and routines will enable teachers to systematically address the alphabetic code (word recognition and decoding) and the necessary language comprehension skills students need to become proficient readers and writers.