With the start of the new term and a new season, we want to take a moment to share all the resources we have available for educators! Read the latest Educator Newsletter for more ✏️ conta.cc/3KDAFfF

What time is it? Time to read this fascinating book - Just a Minute by Kirstie Hudson and Monique Polak, illus. Paige Stampatori. Make every zeptosecond count this year! #KidLit #CanKidLit 📚👍 #LibrarianFashion @orcabook.bsky.social

In a forthcoming book by Gregor Craigie, young readers will discover tools to spot fake news. Read the Orca Blog for a sneak peek on Sticking to the Facts and learn about the impact of the digital age on misinformation! blog.orcabook.com/author-grego...

It has been a big year for Orca and our creators with 15 books receiving starred reviews! ⭐️ Read the full list and the reviews in our latest educator newsletter. conta.cc/4otuDwo

We have four titles on Toronto Public Library's First & Best list! These books our TPL's top picks for building reading readiness in kids under five. 📚 kids.tpl.ca/ready-for-re...

Brianna Banana, Helper of the Day was selected for Kirkus Reviews‘ Best Beginning Readers of 2025 list! Written by Lana Button and illustrated by Suharu Ogawa. Look for the full list on Kirkus' website! www.orcabook.com/Brianna-Bana...

CBC Books listed Kim Spencer's I Won't Feel This Way Forever on its best Canadian children's books of 2025 list! In this middle-grade novel, Mia's has a summer of exploration, family and loss. Find the full list on CBC's website! www.orcabook.com/I-Wont-Feel-...

The Anxious Exile of Sara Salt by Gabrielle Prendergast was featured in the Globe and Mail's 10 best kids books of 2025! www.theglobeandmail.com/culture/book...

This week’s educator newsletter takes a look at the collection of social-emotional learning books we have from Dr. Jillian Roberts! These board books and picture books support parents, educators and kids through discussions about emotions, social issues and other tough topics. conta.cc/48caPIu

Even though it’s technically late fall, turning the calendar to December feels like the beginning of winter. If you’re prepping winter bookshelves and winter read-alouds, here's a list of timely picture books for you! conta.cc/47CYnQD

5 DAYS LEFT TO SHOP: www.readlocalbc.ca/shop/?utm_ca...

Katrina Chen was on Global News yesterday talking about her book A Stronger Home, co-authored with Elaine Su, and the importance of raising awareness around family violence. Watch it here: globalnews.ca/video/115510...

This week's educator booklist is for the kids in your school or classroom who LOVE animals! conta.cc/43xZtvM

A “must-read” recommendation for teen readers from Kirkus! In No Brainer by Lea Beddia, Liv finds herself at the center of a feminist movement when she's teased and reprimanded for not wearing a bra. Look for this starred-reviewed book in stores February 2026! www.orcabook.com/No-Brainer

Author Tonya Simpson was on Global News Edmonton today talking about winning the 2025 Governor General’s Literary Award with illustrator Delreè Dumont for their picture book This Land Is a Lullaby!

Today’s Educator Newsletter is chock-full of books that make great read-alouds for your classroom! conta.cc/4pYI2y5

This Land Is a Lullaby has won the 2025 Governor General’s Literary Award in the Young People’s Literature — Illustrated Books category! Our heartfelt congratulations to author Tonya Simpson and illustrator Delreé Dumont!

Ever wondered why humans first started measuring time, communicating secrets or developing parks? This week’s Educator Newsletter is all about the Orca Timeline series of nonfiction books that look at the past, present and future of a topic and how it has shaped humanity. conta.cc/46IoIgX

The highly anticipated follow-up to Kim Spencer’s acclaimed middle-grade debut, Weird Rules to Follow, is out now. Check out the Orca Blog to hear from the author about writing book two, I Won't Feel This Way Forever. blog.orcabook.com/kim-spencer-...

Are you an educator looking for books for tech-savvy kids? We have a booklist for you in this week's Educator Newsletter! conta.cc/4glnFqy

Did you know about 170,000 wood bison once roamed northern regions? This educational book for kids teaches them about the role of bison in our ecosystem and the call for their conservation. 🦬 Now available from @orcabook.bsky.social! #BCBooks

Hummingbird / Aamo-binashee has won the Richard Allen Chase Memorial Award! 🏆 Congratulations to the creators Jennifer Leason and Norman Chartrand on this amazing achievement. Read more about the winners here: bookcentre.ca/.../2025-ccb....

My Life as a Diamond is featured in this baseball book roundup by CBC! This middle-grade novel by Jenny Manzer follows talented baseball player Caspar Cadman who lives with a secret. www.cbc.ca/books/15-boo...

Root, root, root for the home team! 🍁 Best of luck to the Toronto Blue Jays at the World Series! Book featured: Lucy Tries Baseball by Lisa Bowes & James Hearne

The World Series starts tonight! Who are you cheering for? ⚾ In Lucy Tries Baseball, Lucy and friends learn the fundamentals of the sport, including catching, hitting and fielding! ⚾ Written by Lisa Bowes and illustrated by James Hearne.

These two beautiful books are finalists for the 2025 Governor General's Literary Awards in the Young People’s Literature – Illustrated Books category! 📚This Land is a Lullaby by Tonya Simpson and Delreé Dumont 📚The Rock and the Butterfly by Kathy Stinson and Brooke Kerrigan

📩 Did you check your inbox for the Orca Educator Newsletter today? There might be something special waiting! conta.cc/4nFrWrm

One week until my “Better With Bison” webinar at the North American Bison Discovery Center. Join me Oct. 25, 1PM CT, to learn about what makes bison so special. ✅ FREE to attend | virtual | kids and adults welcome 🔗 Join here: meet.google.com/ywx-uncf-nya... @orcabook.bsky.social #bison #kidlit

These amazing books are nominated for the 2026 Forest of Reading awards! 🎉

The highly anticipated follow-up to Kim Spencer’s acclaimed middle-grade debut, Weird Rules to Follow, is here! Learn more in today's Educator Newsletter ✉️ conta.cc/4niO5eN

Looking for books that say 😱👻🍂🎃? Try these Halloween stories for readers at all levels! conta.cc/4fPMMRR

Are you an educator looking for age-appropriate horror for your students? Look no further for stories that young readers will find scary and thrilling—and that meets them where they’re at. conta.cc/4nI9U8f

The youngest generations are already using AI technology every day, from chatbots to smart home devices. But how does it work? And what concerns does it raise? Hear from author Helaine Becker on her new book about AI for middle-grade readers, Smart Machines! blog.orcabook.com/helaine-beck...

Waste can be a resource and tool to help the planet. In What a Waste, young readers discover cutting-edge projects and actions they can take to reuse and repurpose garbage. Hear from the author, Karen Tam Wu, on her inspiration on the Orca Blog! blog.orcabook.com/author-karen...

We're so excited to introduce the 2025 Lane Anderson Award Young Reader Shortlist! Visit our website for more info: laneandersonaward.ca/2025-shortli... @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social @kidscanpress.bsky.social @orcabook.bsky.social @valerydesignwrks.bsky.social

For the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (and all year long) we've created a booklist to highlight the voices of First Nations, Inuit and Métis writers from across Canada. Book list: bookcentre.ca/blogs/articles/truth-and-reconciliation-booklist

“One affirmation is ‘We are the children of Chiefs’ because it is a reminder of the strength, dignity and leadership carried within us through our ancestors.” —Leona Prince and Gabrielle Prince on their book Remember Who You Are. Read the full Q&A on the Orca Blog blog.orcabook.com/leona-prince...

Educators, check out these new and current coming-of-age novels about family that middle-grade readers can relate to! These books can support lessons on character studies and developing self-awareness, compassion, and resilience. conta.cc/4mYhw5Q

“As Indigenous authors, we have seen how important it is for young readers to see themselves reflected in books that affirm their worth and belonging. This story grew from that vision.” — Authors Leona Prince and Gabrielle Prince on their new picture book. blog.orcabook.com/leona-prince...

If you are in Victoria tonight join us in celebrating Bolen Books’ 50th anniversary with a group book launch! 🎉 Meet the creators, enjoy refreshments and get a book signed! All ages are welcome. Where: Bolen Books When: Sept. 17 at 7 p.m (doors open at 6:30 p.m.) RSVP: www.bolenbooks.com/events

This week's Educator Newsletter highlights new chapter books and graphic novels for primary grades that are sure to capture independent readers’ attention! conta.cc/4mJG567

📨Check your inbox for the Orca Educator Newsletter! This week, we are highlighting high-interest, low reading level books that are exciting and, regardless of reading ability, are stories your whole class can enjoy. conta.cc/4mUmQak

Looking for new picture books to use in the classroom? We’ve got a stellar fall lineup! From fun and silly to comforting and empowering, there are strong curriculum connections for your classroom—and there’s something for every reader. conta.cc/45ja7Xm

From the bestselling authors of Be a Good Ancestor comes an empowering new picture book! Remember Who You Are reminds young readers of their cultural roots, the wisdom of their ancestors and their own potential. Preorder now: www.orcabook.com/Remember-Who...

📣Calling all educators! We’ve got a stellar lineup of fall picture books for you. From fun and silly, and comforting and empowering, to factual and enlightening stories there are strong curriculum connections for your classroom—and there’s something for every reader. conta.cc/45ja7Xm

Ever wondered what the process is for writing and illustrating a graphic novel? Well here's your chance! Find out how Nancy Deas and Mike Deas create new stories in their Sueño Bay Adventures graphic novel series. blog.orcabook.com/qa-with-howl...

Exciting news from The Canadian Children's Book Centre! They just released the finalists for their book awards, and we have five titles on the list! 🎉 bookcentre.ca/blogs/indust...

We’re kicking off this new school year with book recommendations for Zero-Waste Week, taking place September 1–5! Every day is a good day to care about the health of our planet. Check out the books in the Orca Educator Newsletter. conta.cc/4m6Ns7v

It's publishing day! See what's new for kids and teens at orcabook.com today 📚

Excited to be back on @cfax1070.bsky.social tomorrow (Friday, Aug 15) at 4 with Ryan Price. This week's topic is gonna be octopuses - like the octopus who borrowed someone's camera and started filming... who is almost as cool as Rambo, the New Zealand octopus octographer 🐙 @orcabook.bsky.social