In Bark Twice for Murder, grieving teen Harry discovers his friend and mentor Stanley has been murdered, and he finds himself solving the crime with Stanley’s talking dog Waffles. Read on to hear from author John Lekich about his writing process and his love of brunch. What inspired you to …
A moving new picture book, A Stronger Home depicts a mother and son experiencing family violence who have to flee their home. They move from place to place to find safe shelter, until finally they’re able to go back home again. Read on to hear from author Katrina Chen and …
In Keep Our World Green, author Frieda Wishinsky examines parks, gardens and public green spaces throughout history and shares why it’s important to protect them for future generations. Read on to learn more about Frieda Wishinsky’s trips to the Albert Kahn Museum and Garden in Paris. In 2014 I discovered …
Orca Book Publishers, Canada’s leading independent publisher for children and teens, is expanding its commitment to French-language publishing. Starting this spring, Orca will distribute books from a number of French-Canadian publishers across North America, bringing acclaimed Quebec-published titles to a wider audience.
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 the new chapter book Two Tricksters Find Friendship, a young girl moves to a small island community where she and a local Indigenous boy form a strong friendship over the summer. When they begin the fourth grade together, the two find adventure while navigating the challenges and prejudices of …
