A Hungry Fire

Modern Dido strives to be as fearsome as her namesake, the legendary Queen Dido of Carthage, but she’s troubled by unexplained chronic pain, and her Aeneas is not a lover but a gynecologist. Filtering a life-long pursuit of diagnosis through Vergil’s Aeneid, Dido brandishes a wonky speculum aloft and demands answers from the gods.

Avery the Fox

Illustrated By: Tamara M. Day

In a quiet forest, a gentle fox learns they don’t have to be a boy or a girl to belong. With warmth and wisdom, this story celebrates non-binary identity, self-acceptance, and the joy of living authentically.

Simply the Math

A collection of methods for making mathematical operations visual and simple for students to understand. Students will develop working models and strategies for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with small numbers that will extend to working with all numbers.

Dandelion Rebellion

Now, more than ever, is the bold time for Wild. Platts-Fanning writes on the forest floor, rediscovering humanity’s place in the uncemented world. Like the leafy crowns of City Giants, her poetry grows from seeds of wild grass sprouted from broken concrete, where ivy climbs red brick walls.

Forever is the Sweetest Con

When Cleo joins a wilderness reality dating show to win $250k, she vows to fake love with her partner, Kei. But when the crew vanishes and survival becomes the real prize, Cleo must risk everything—including her heart—to make it out alive.

Pirate Pearl

Precious Pearl is a pirate girl who steals treasure… and gives it away! When a prince appears, she sets sail on a daring adventure full of surprises, bravery, and the biggest treasure of all.

Absolutely No Body Parts

Taking on odd jobs cleaning messes nobody else wants to touch, Nick, Khenan, and their helper Florrie are raking in cash this summer — until they dig up a buried secret that shocks the whole town, stirring up a much bigger mess than any of them could’ve expected.

The Return of the Nish

In Tyson Stewart’s propulsive debut novel, a troubled young pilot seeks to reconnect with his Anishinaabe relatives — including his long-absent, nefarious father, who proposes a dangerous but lucrative business venture that’ll test both their limits.

Guinea Pigs Don't Wear Pants

A whimsically joyful picture book that celebrates self-expression and individuality. Imagine a world where humans—unlike animals—can flaunt, saunter, and dress however they please. With exuberant illustrations and playful rhyme, Chris Paul Rainbows Farias (they/them) affirms the beauty of being exactly who you are.

Bat Planet

Part of the nonfiction Orca Wild series for middle-grade readers and illustrated with color photographs throughout, this book explores bats and their biology, habitat, relationship with humans and threats to their survival.

The Bottle Witch of Brimley

In this short novel for middle-grade readers, twelve-year-old Dory accidentally releases an evil night witch and her whole town of Brimley falls under a bizarre curse. With pets, plants and people disappearing, Dory must uncover a way to undo the witch’s power before it’s too late.

Collision

In this touching middle-grade novel, Daniel witnesses the aftermath of two ships crashing in his small town’s canal and the discovery that people are inside one of the shipping containers. Since his mom works at the hospital and his dad with the local police, Daniel gets an inside perspective and forms a friendship with one of the refugees.

The Dream of an Education

Illustrated By: Tida Kheav

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.

Johnny et Jessie reçoivent un message de Corbeau

Illustrated By: Alyssa Koski
Translated by: Michèle Marineau

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

Illustrated By: Bithi Sutradhar

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.