Books to Read for Orange Shirt Day
We at Orca are taking time this Orange Shirt Day to acknowledge the harmful effects of residential schools on Indigenous communities.
Tag: Monique Gray Smith
Mantras for hope in a time of reconciliation: New children’s book from award-winning Indigenous author Monique Gray Smith
Monique Gray Smith was watching her own children when she was inspired to write her newest picture book, I Hope, available September 13. Smith was on a family vacation with her then 15-year-old twins when inspiration struck. “I kept thinking about all the hopes I had and have for them,” describes Smith. …
7 Best Reads for Back-to-School
Our Educational Sales Manager, Sarah, shares her top picks for back-to-school. These books will allow you to start the year off with hope, empathy, curiosity and laughter!
14 Stories to Share for Indigenous History Month
Are you ready for National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day in June? From board books to nonfiction, Orca is proud to offer Indigenous content from Indigenous creators for readers of all ages.
Share some love with a book this Valentine’s Day!
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and what better way to express your love than by giving the gift of reading to the special people in your life? Explore this list of books that are sure to warm your heart.
“Teachers must be supported in teaching Indigenous curriculum”
The following post was written by our publisher, Andrew Wooldridge. On Friday July 6, the newly-minted Ford government of Ontario abruptly cancelled a planned Indigenous curriculum development session for Ontario teachers hours before it was to begin, with no notice and with no acceptable explanation. Following the cancellation, there has …