Award-winning songwriter and performer Charlotte Diamond releases debut picture book
Charlotte Diamond’s Animal Friends features popular songs such as “Octopus/Slippery Fish,” “Dicky Dinosaur” and “Ottie the Otter”
Category: Orca News
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.
New picture book rooted in Indigenous teachings gently encourages readers to think of future generations
New picture book rooted in Indigenous teachings gently encourages readers to think of future generations
New book introduces young readers to the residential school stories behind the Witness Blanket art installation
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.
Guest Post: Eric Walters
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.
Three Starred Reviews!
We are delighted to share that we have received three new starred reviews from School Library Journal!