Part of the nonfiction Orca Timeline series for middle-grade readers, Making a Splash explores our relationship with water and how we use, control and take care of it. Hear from author Colleen Nelson on what inspired her to write this book and what she hopes readers will take away from it.
In Frieda Wishinsky’s new book, young readers learn about parks, gardens and public green spaces throughout history and why it’s important to protect them for future generations. Hear from Frieda about what inspired her to write Keep Our World Green and what some of her favorite parks are. What inspired …
On November 8, 1946, Viola Desmond was arrested for refusing to move from the “whites-only” section of a movie theater. Her heroic act inspired Black community leaders and made her a symbol of courage in the fight against inequality.
Cities face big challenges, including threats from climate change, food insecurity, a lack of clean water and rapid population growth, but they are also places where innovation and sustainability can thrive.
In this Q&A, author Gregor Craigie shares the inspiration behind his new book, his favorite buildings and the coolest fact he discovered while researching.
“Why did they make it so high?” one of journalist Gregor Craigie’s sons asked him, sparking the inspiration for his new book, Why Humans Build Up: The Rise of Towers, Temples and Skyscrapers. Illustrated by Kathleen Fu, this nonfiction book for children aged 9 to 12 seeks to answer Craigie’s son’s question.
