In this Q&A, Heart Sister author Michael F. Stewart explains where he got his inspiration for this unique story, discusses his writing process and offers advice for young aspiring writers.
In this guest post, Who is Tanksy? author Bev Katz Rosenbaum explains where she got her inspiration for the book and what she hopes young readers can take away from it in 2020.
Learn more about the true story that inspired Grandmother School and read a Q&A with author Rina Singh!
Growing up, I didn’t know much about mental health. We never even used those words in my small town.
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!)
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.
