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 ABCs of Blackness in Our School

Edited By: Andrew B. Campbell

This timely book provides K-12 teachers and anyone working with Black young people the background and strategies they need to inspire students to affirm Black identity and joy. It reflects sound principles for fostering belonging and celebrating learning and culture in our classrooms.

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.

Red Flags and Butterflies

Tenth-grader Lexie works overtime to help launch her father’s new renovation business, hoping that, in exchange, she’ll obtain his blessing to attend the art school of her dreams. But when she catches him in a compromising lie, Lexie must make an impossible choice between appeasing her father and staying true to herself.

RO-BO

In this vibrant picture book, Milo only wants to play with his toy robot, RO-BO, until his mother makes him go out and play with other kids. Together the new friends go on a grand adventure thanks to RO-BO, but it is the power of their energetic play that ensures they get home safely.

Smart Machines

Illustrated By: Pui Yan Fong

Part of the nonfiction Orca Think series for middle-grade readers, this illustrated book introduces young readers to artificial intelligence and how this technology will influence humanity now and in the future.

Aujourd'hui, promis

Philo doit impérativement réaliser une affiche pour un travail scolaire. Elle aurait bien commencé avant, mais elle avait toujours une raison PLUS QUE JUSTIFIÉE de reporter son projet à plus tard. Aujourd’hui, c’est sûr, elle va le finir! À moins que...

Tatie Spaghetti

Petit Macaroni attend avec impatience sa chère Tatie Spaghetti, dont les visites rares transforment les journées ordinaires en aventures extraordinaires. Entre rires, histoires et surprises venues d’ailleurs, leur lien prouve que l’amour n’a pas de frontières.

À s'en arracher le cœur

Illustrated By: LaCharbonne

Préoccupée par les inégalités de genre et la montée des violences chez les jeunes en couple, l'autrice analyse avec sensibilité l’impact des stéréotypes véhiculés par la culture populaire sur notre vision de nous-mêmes et des relations amoureuses.

Toutes mes excuses

Les meilleures excuses du monde ont été volées à la Banque exceptionnelle des bonnes excuses, et seul l’excentrique Jimmy Smiss peut suivre toutes les pistes, même celles des fantômes. Une enquête hilarante et illustrée où aucun alibi n’est trop farfelu.

André suit une drôle de piste

Illustrated By: Xavier Cadieux

André aime mener des enquêtes. Lors d’une journée de gros flocons, il décide de suivre des pistes étranges dans la neige et de trouver qui en est à l’origine. Serait-ce un extraterrestre glissant en skis de fond sur ses pattes ? André est un détective sérieux qui n’abandonne jamais, mais Dame Nature ne lui rendra pas la tâche facile !

All the Things We Found

In this middle-grade novel, Ruthie's mother announces she's pregnant again—but Ruthie is still mourning the death of her baby brother, who was stillborn. With help from her dog and a surprising new friend, Ruthie finds that while you can’t avoid grief, you can find comfort in honoring those you’ve lost.

Canine Connection

Part of the nonfiction Orca Wild series for middle-grade readers and illustrated with color photographs throughout, this book invites young readers to explore the relationship between dogs and humans, and how their bond has evolved throughout history.