In Eric Walters’ new chapter book, The Three Wolves, nine-year-old Andrew and his parents rescue three orphaned wolf pups who can’t survive on their own.
Read the Orca Blog to hear from Eric about how this story started his writing journey in the fifth grade!
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Monique Gray Smith was interviewed by Victoria News about her new picture book, Kohkom's First Drum!
“I hope it opens conversations for children about family, joy, community… and understanding our family’s history.”
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From the Cariboo to the Kootenays, from Salt Spring to the Okanagan, from the beaches to the East Vancouver evening skies, there’s a good chance that a BC book is based in your little corner of BC.
Find a BC book that feels like home. ⬇
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Mark your calendars because #BCBookDay is coming up on April 21! This is a day to celebrate and support our province’s independent book & magazine publishers, authors, illustrators, independent bookstores, libraries, and festivals that connect us with local stories.
Learn more: www.readlocalbc.ca
When the calendar turns to April, Earth Day is the biggest thing on our mind! Today's educator newsletter highlights environmental justice nonfiction books perfect for elementary and middle-grade students.
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We're so proud of our Publisher Spotlight series where we highlight Canadian independent presses doing standout work in the literary and academic world. Shout out to @orcabook.bsky.social – an independent Canadian publisher of children’s books located in Victoria, BC! 49thshelf.com/Blog/2026/03...
Learn about the history of AI, how it works and the ethical issues it raises in Helaine Becker's new book Smart Machines!
"There are quite a few things we, as internet users, can do to protect ourselves and our society from the biggest dangers of AI."
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Looking for new Canadian kids' books? CBC recommends these titles to add to your list!
💛Werewolves Don't Keep Diaries | Suzanne Sutherland, Dharmali Patel
💛A Garden of Berries and Crows | Rosalie Nyce, Marie-Ève Turgeon
💛Gotcha Day | Deborah Kerbel Books, Udayana Lugo
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It’s International Transgender Day of Visibility! In honour of this important day, we’re highlighting books that centre the multi-layered experiences of trans people, their contributions, achievements, and the continued fight to end the discrimination their communities face globally.
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These new stories by Indigenous creators celebrate identity, culture and family. They make great read-alouds and will start thoughtful discussions about relationships with our elders, gratitude, respect and joy.
Find the book list in our latest Educator Newsletter!
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Author E.G. Alaraj’s beautiful picture book, My Language Is a Garden, follows a parent telling their child about their heritage language and all that it represents.
Read the Orca Blog to learn how E.G.’s family learning Arabic inspired her to write the book.
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Take a peek at our new Orca Echoes in the latest Educator Newsletter! These are lively, entertaining short chapter books aimed at readers between ages six and eight.
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Written by E.G. Alaraj and illustrated by Rachel Wada, My Language is a Garden explores the links between language, culture and the natural world.
Read it and find out why it has received two starred reviews!
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Tiny Hiker cover with balloons
Tiny jumps off logs shouting "It's Pub Day!"
Happy Book Birthday to Tiny Hiker, written by me illustrated by @jaimieillustrates.bsky.social and published by Orca Book Publishing.
It takes a team to make a beautiful book and our team was the best! ❤️
Take a peek at our new fiction for middle-grade readers in the latest Educator Newsletter!
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These SEL picture books are fantastic read-alouds that explore empathy, perseverance, emotional regulation, grief and more!
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Did you know that there are over 250 books in our French catalogue?!
Check out our latest Educator Newsletter to learn more about our French titles.
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Hear from author Rachel Schwartz Fagan about her inspiration and process for writing the upcoming middle-grade novel, The Water You're Swimming In!
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Author Gregor Craigie was interviewed about his new book, Sticking to the Facts!
“I’ve especially heard this from teachers: often kids are educating their parents about media literacy,” he said. “I think it’s a great thing for parents and kids to read together.”
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A Nightmare or Two: A recommended book list on the paranormal by Marty Chan, author of The Curse of Heartwood Academy @orcabook.bsky.social 49thshelf.com/Blog/2026/02... #CanLit
Give your students empowering and engaging nonfiction books on topics that are on their minds today!
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Debut author Natasha Zimmers has written a sweet, rhyming picture book that encourages young readers to explore the outdoors.
Hear from the author on what inspired her to write Tiny Hiker.
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We are honoured to be once again shortlisted for the Bologna Prize for the Best Children’s Publishers of the Year in the North America category!
Congratulations to our publishing friends who are also nominated!
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These books give young readers tools to take action! Learn more in our latest Educator Newsletter.
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Author E.G. Alaraj talked to Quill & Quire about her upcoming book My Language Is a Garden!
In this picture book, a parent tells their child about their heritage language and all that it represents.
Read the article on their website!
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Looking for picture books that celebrate language, culture and identity? Check out our latest Educator Newsletter!
In addition to being great resources for language learning, these books can support lessons on poetry and rhyme, counting and animals.
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These new nonfiction books will support your lessons on animals and ecosystems and are well-researched and full of expert advice!
Read about them in this week's Educator Newsletter.
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There are FOUR Orca titles on Ontario Library Association's Best Bets Top Ten list!
Congratulations to the creators of No Huddles for Heloise, The Anxious Exile of Sara Salt, Star Sailor and Plant Attack!
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