Fashion Forward
Part of the nonfiction Orca Footprints series for middle-grade readers, this book explores the social and environmental issues in the fashion industry and how kids can make it more sustainable.
Lark Has the Shivers
In this illustrated early chapter book, Lark and Connor are asked to solve two mysteries in one day! When pets go missing from the local fair and Sophie’s house appears to be haunted, the Ba twins have only a little time to figure out a lot of problems.
Fire on the Mountain
In this illustrated early chapter book, a forest fire threatens the town of Waterton, and Cricket and her brother do their best to save their home.
Salmon
Part of the Orca Wild series, this nonfiction book for middle-grade readers explores the iconic life cycle of salmon, their contributions to the ecosystem and their struggle for survival. Illustrated with photos throughout.
Fresh Air, Clean Water
Part of the nonfiction Orca Think series for middle-grade readers, this illustrated book explores our right to a healthy environment and introduces the stories of people fighting for change.
On the Line
In this novel for middle readers, thirteen-year-old basketball star Jordan Ryker learns that his father is gay.
Journey of the Midnight Sun
A beautiful picture book based on the true story of the Midnight Sun Mosque that traveled 4,000 kilometers across Canada to become one of the most northern mosques in the world.
Kunoichi Bunny
In this amusing wordless picture book, a young toddler uses her stuffed bunny to perform a number of daring acts.
Grumble, Yawn
A young girl and her cat have a noisy bedtime in this board book composed of only onomatopoeias.
I'm the Boss!
A quirky board book about a little monster who wants to be the boss and makes demands of the adult in their life.
It's A Hit!
After Wil comes out as a trans boy, his dad wants him to have the experiences he loved - including baseball camp. Wil doesn't know anything about baseball, but Taylor, the athletic son of queer moms, is determined that Wil get a hit before the summer ends.
The Light of You
The Light of You is a story about the anticipation of a baby’s arrival. A transgender dad shares the love and hope of the community around him as the baby inside him prepares to make its journey to the light.
Metatron's Children
Meet Yren: a 12 year-old Black, non-binary kid growing up in the safety of The Village during the time After the Fall. Yren never wanted to be special, but the Universe had other plans. Exploring these strange and exciting new powers will take Yren outside the safety of the life they’ve known and into a perilous adventure.
Noodin's Perfect Day
Noodin, a nonbinary Anishnaabe kid, plans to spend their day reading and eating pancakes - until they unexpectedly get saddled with babysitting duties. A hunt for amusements and snacks ensues, taking them across the city to meet many friends - human and animal.
The Magic Shell
Pigeon Pea has a lot of questions about their family and ancestors one afternoon. Auntie entrusts them with a magic cowrie shell that whisks Pigeon Pea back in time and across continents to visit with their great-great-great-great-great-great grandmothers and others, including their orisha.
The Ooze
In this high-interest accessible novel for teen readers, queer trans teen Bran tries to uncover what is causing everyone around him to start acting so violently.
One Last Job
In this high-interest accessible novel for teen readers, Michael convinces his grandfather, a retired cat burglar, to help him steal back a valuable necklace.
Trapped
In this high-interest accessible novel for teen readers, Matt makes a startling discovery that he hides from his abusive foster parents.
Grave Message
In this high-interest accessible novel for teen readers, Jaylin is surprised when she gets a text message from a friend who died a year ago.
Calm
A quiet board book full of soothing messages to encourage adult readers to stay calm and co-regulate with the babies and toddlers in their lives.
Olivia Wrapped in Vines
A picture book about a young girl who imagines her anxiety as vines that grow around her body, making it hard to function.
Depth of Field
In this high-interest accessible novel for teen readers, Josh discovers a criminal operation while on a photography assignment.
Face the Music
In this high-interest accessible novel for teen readers, Tyler and his friend Mason are desperate to escape the small town they've grown up in.
I'm Good and Other Lies
A pandemic lockdown has twelfth-grader Kelsey Kendler stuck at home with her unstable substance-using mom and distant dad.
