The Dream of an Education
Part of the Orca Biography series for middle-grade readers, this illustrated nonfiction book introduces young readers to Phymean Noun and her mission to give Cambodian children living in poverty access to education.
Jazz Davies Skips a Beat
In this middle-grade novel and follow-up to Lo Simpson Starts a Revolution, Jazz is trying to process why her mom left, what exactly she’s feeling for a girl in her class and whether she wants to be one of the popular girls after all.
Jewish Changemakers
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In this illustrated nonfiction book, readers will meet Jewish changemakers—past and present—who have made a lasting impact on the world.
Johnny et Jessie reçoivent un message de Corbeau
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Dans ce miniroman partiellement illustré, une fillette récemment déménagée dans une petite communauté insulaire se lie d’amitié avec un jeune Autochtone de la région, au cours des vacances d’été. Quand ils commencent ensemble leur quatrième année du primaire, ils doivent, au fil de leurs aventures, faire face à plusieurs défis et préjugés.
One Ocean
Part of the nonfiction Orca Take Action series for middle-grade readers, this illustrated book examines practical ways young people can protect the ocean and the over 250,000 species that call it home.
South with the Seabirds
In this nonfiction picture book, young readers will follow Mary Gillham, Isobel Bennett, Hope Macpherson and Susan Ingham on an adventure to Macquarie Island as they became the first four female scientists to join an Australian research expedition to the subantarctic.
Still Friends
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.
Tu es là pour moi
Un album évocateur qui met en valeur les relations harmonieuses entre les enfants et les encourage à exprimer leur affection et à se soutenir mutuellement.
Un dragon en cavale
In this partially illustrated early chapter book, two friends bring a friendly dragon statue to life and must find a way to help her get home.
Why Communities Need Engineers
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.
Woolly Dog Warms His Family
In this picture book featuring Coast Salish art and Traditional Storytelling techniques, a Salish woolly dog finds natural fibers for his people to spin and weave into blankets.
Simon a le cerveau cerf-volant
Simon arrivera-t-il à dompter son cerveau cerf-volant à temps pour terminer la lecture obligatoire?donnée par son enseignante ?
Valérie et la rumeur au village
Suivez Valérie dans son enquête alors qu’elle cherche à découvrir l’identité d’un mystérieux personnage qui alimente les rumeurs au village !
Ayah and the Big World Outside
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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
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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.
Choose Happy
This illustrated nonfiction book for middle-grade readers explores the history, science and mysteries of happiness and examines the things we can do to help make ourselves and others happier.
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.
A Garden of Berries and Crows
In this beautifully illustrated picture book, Maeve and Fern create a connection that helps them both heal and honor the family they lost.
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.
Let’s Eat!
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.
Nature’s Partners
This illustrated nonfiction picture book explores the unusual and unexpected ways animals, insects and plants team up to help ensure their survival.
