May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and we are thrilled to share this great collection of books by AAPI creators or with AAPI themes. These books are fantastic reads, not just this month but all year round!
New picture book rooted in Indigenous teachings gently encourages readers to think of future generations
The Witness Blanket: Truth, Art and Reconciliation by Indigenous artist Carey Newman and Kirstie Hudson is now available from Orca Book Publishers. This nonfiction book for middle-grade readers tells the story of the Witness Blanket, an artwork by Newman made up of objects connected to every residential school in Canada and stories from the Survivors who donated them.
May is Jewish Heritage Month, a chance to celebrate Jewish culture and to acknowledge significant Jewish achievements and contributions in North American history.
In this guest post, author Eric Walters shares the inspiration for his books Bear in the Family and Saving Sammy, both part of the Orca Echoes line.
We are delighted to share that we have received three new starred reviews from School Library Journal!
