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.
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Standing Together Against Book Bans: A Q&A with award-winning author and activist Robin Stevenson
In recent years, there’s been a troubling increase in book bans and censorship across North America. Among the themes and genres most challenged are LGBTQ+ books. But many authors are fighting hard to get and keep their stories in the hands of young readers.
One such author is Robin Stevenson.
Q&A with Otter Doesn’t Know author Andrea Fritz
In an original story set in Coast Salish Traditional Territory, author and artist Andrea Fritz uses Indigenous storytelling techniques and art to share the culture and language of the Hul’q’umi’num’-speaking Peoples.
Meet the Editor—Sarah Howden
Get to know Orca’s fiction editor, Sarah Howden, including what she’s looking for in new manuscript submissions!
Q&A with The Secret Pocket author Peggy Janicki
“Though the tale is emotionally fraught, young readers are left with an uplifting reminder about the power and resolve of Indigenous people…A moving tribute to Native children’s survival in the residential school system.” Kirkus Reviews Based on author Peggy Janicki’s mother’s experience at residential school, The Secret Pocket is a story of …
5 Tips to Help Reduce Food Waste from Author of Good Food, Bad Waste
In this article, Erin Silver, author of Good Food Bad Waste: Let’s Eat for the Planet shares her top tips for kids (and everyone) to help address the issue of food waste and its alarming consequences.