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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In this beautifully illustrated picture book, Maeve and Fern create a connection that helps them both heal and honor the family they lost.
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.
In this moving picture book, Charlie’s Kookum tells the story of recently receiving her first drum. Kookum 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 Kookum a song—and they agree to go to the Friendship Center drum circle every week from now on.
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.
This illustrated nonfiction picture book explores the unusual and unexpected ways animals, insects and plants team up to help ensure their survival.
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.
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.
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.
In this immersive picture book, Lena compares her art to someone else's and feels discouraged—until a whale in her dream takes her on an adventure to study modern art and she rediscovers her passion.
Part of the nonfiction Orca Think series for middle-grade readers, this illustrated book examines how and why trust in science benefits all of society.
Part of the nonfiction Orca Think series for middle-grade readers, this illustrated book introduces young readers to innovative building techniques that will make homes sustainable and accessible to everyone.
This colorfully illustrated picture book expresses gratitude for the natural world, food and shelter, feelings, experiences and the Seven Grandfathers Teachings.
This illustrated nonfiction book dives into the mysteries of the ocean, from its surface to the bottom of the Mariana Trench, showcasing marine life, currents and conditions at various depths, in a unique format that will have readers feeling like they are descending deeper and deeper with each page.
In this middle-grade novel, Izzy Wong has found a new mystery to investigate for her podcast when someone uses AI to create insulting memes of a classmate. Izzy will have to risk losing her new classmates' trust to sleuth out the culprit before her parents make her give the principal the information she's gathered.
In this beautiful picture book, Walaas and her dzi'i (grandmother) take a fishing boat to their family’s reserve, Kitkatla, for spring break, where Walaas enjoys spending time with family, eating traditional foods and wandering the shoreline. Even though she’ll have to leave, she knows she’ll always belong there.
Part of the nonfiction Orca Timeline series for middle-grade readers, this illustrated book examines the past, present and future of schools around the world and the who, what, where, when and how we learn.
In this rhyming picture book, the tiny hiker is excited for her first backpacking trip to camp on the beach, but when the trail is longer, steeper and much more difficult than she expected, she has to find a way to keep going—even when she wants to give up.
