Debut author Natasha Zimmers has written a sweet, rhyming picture book that encourages young readers to explore the outdoors. The titular tiny hiker is excited for her first backpacking trip to camp on the beach, but when the trail is much more difficult than she expected, she has to find …
We are happy to announce that Orca has over 500 accessible ebooks available from our existing book list! All new books published by Orca are “born accessible” which means building accessible ebooks starts at the beginning of the book’s creation. Our goal is to reach more readers, wherever they are at, with whatever format …
E.G. Alaraj’s beautiful picture book, My Language Is a Garden, is told in rhyming verse and follows a parent who tells their child about their heritage language and all that it represents, from ancient knowledge and medicines to exploration of the cosmos. By sharing this language, their hearts will be …
With information quickly available at our fingertips, it’s easier than ever to get caught up in fake news. In Sticking to the Facts, young readers discover tools to spot fake news and actions to take to fight misinformation and disinformation. Read on to hear from author Gregor Craigie and learn about …
The highly anticipated follow-up to Kim Spencer’s acclaimed middle-grade debut, Weird Rules to Follow, has hit the shelves. In I Won’t Feel This Way Forever, Mia’s beloved grandmother gets sick and Mia has a summer of exploration, family, self discovery and loss. Read on to hear from Kim Spencer about …
Helaine Becker’s new book Smart Machines introduces young readers to artificial intelligence (AI) and how this technology will influence humanity now and in the future. Read on to learn about what inspired her to write the book and how she feels about AI. What inspired you to write the book? …
