Q&A with Rina Singh: The story behind Grandmother School
Learn more about the true story that inspired Grandmother School and read a Q&A with author Rina Singh!
Behind the Pages: Q&A with an Orca editor!
Have you ever wanted to know what it’s like to be the person editing books before they go out into the world? Learn more in this new Q&A with Orca’s picture book editor, Liz Kemp!
Don’t Stand So Close to Me Round-up!
Read the latest news and reviews about Don’t Stand So Close to Me by Eric Walters!
Guest Post: Melanie Siebert on why she wrote Heads Up
Growing up, I didn’t know much about mental health. We never even used those words in my small town.
Guest Post: Eric Walters on the story he wrote twice
In this guest post, author Eric Walters explains how he was inspired to write an early chapter book, High and Dry, and a middle grade Hi-Lo book, On the Rocks, based on the same real-life event. (Classroom questions and activities included!)
Guest Post: Johanna Wagstaffe on turning science into storytelling
Happy Spring, Orca Blog readers! As the seasons change, so does the weather. In this guest post, CBC meteorologist Johanna Wagstaffe shares what it’s like writing about science for kids, and how to talk to them about scary topics like natural disasters.