Q&A with Sitting Shiva author Erin Silver
The book isn’t just about how one culture deals with loss, it’s also about the power of community and the beauty of tradition.
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New picture book explores the Jewish tradition of sitting shiva and the importance of community
Sitting Shiva, a new picture book written by Erin Silver and illustrated by Michelle Theodore, was released this May by Orca Book Publishers during Jewish Heritage Month.
Books for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
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!
Sarah Recommends: Books for Mental Health
Reading a book together can help to create a safe space to explore themes and topics in a classroom. Carefully selected by Orca’s Education Sales Manager Sarah Hartley, the stories and nonfiction books featured below offer a gentle way to start discussions around mental health.
Multicultural Children’s Book Day
January 28th is Multicultural Children’s Book Day!
We love a day that celebrates kids’ books—especially one that highlights stories with diverse characters and creators because every child deserves to see themselves in a book.
Teaching Resources from Orca
Did you know that Orca has FREE teaching resources available? Check out some of our new posters and activity guides!