Q&A with Lo Simpson Starts a Revolution author Melanie Florence
In author Melanie Florence’s new coming-of-age novel, a girl finds comfort, and eventually her voice, by writing letters to The Doctor from her favorite TV show, Doctor Who.
Tag: fiction
Q&A with Waking Ben Doldrums author Heather Smith
In this article, author Heather Smith answers some questions about her new picture book Waking Ben Doldrums.
Exciting Fact and Fiction Book Pairings
What do fact and fiction book pairings do? Help readers understand the difference between the genres Reinforce new vocabulary Inform a compare-and-contrast discussion Deepen understanding by helping readers make connections Build kids’ excitement for learning! Wildfires & Life Cycles FACT This STEM-based picture book explains what wildfires are and how …
A Spooky Q&A with Jeff Szpirglas
Happy Halloween, Orca readers! To celebrate the scariest holiday of the year, we asked Jeff Szpirglas, the author of the spooky story collection Tales From Beyond the Brain, to tell us a bit about his experiences writing horror for young readers.
Author Feature: Alison Hughes
Hide and Shriek: When Emily, Tess, Cam and Dylan decide to ignore the new town curfew during their Friday-night game of hide-and-seek, they get more than they bargained for. Down by the river, they witness a shady deal go down involving some criminal types who recently moved into their neighborhood. …
Author Feature: Jocelyn Shipley
Raw Talent: Fourteen-year-old Paisley loves to sing. She dreams of being a pop star just like her idol, Denzi, who also grew up in the small town of Stonehill. The problem is, Paisley suffers from severe stage fright. She can only sing in private. When word gets out that a …