Elephants Do Not Belong in Trees
In this delightful picture book an elephant takes up roost in a tree, upsetting the other animals living there. But the elephant helps save the day when a bulldozer comes along to chop the tree down.
Louis Riel Day
A young boy learns about the history of the fur trade and Louis Riel Day for a school project with the help of his grandfather in this illustrated picture book.
i? siwɬkw nkwancinəm k'əl suli? / The Water Sings to Suli?
A little girl meets a water spirit who asks her to protect and care for the water.
kwu‿c'əx̌wəntim təl stunx isck'wuls / Lessons From Beaver's Work
Beaver shares his teachings on how he shapes the land.
skɬp'lk'mitkw / Water Changeling
The journey and transformation of water from the tops of the mountains down through the rivers and streams, told from a Syilx perspective.
kəxntim sʕanixw k'əl nixwtitkw i? acxwəl̕xwalt / We Go with Muskrat to Those Living Underwater
Muskrat takes the children through all the many fish that live in the water of the Okanagan valley.
Barefoot Helen and the Giants
A hilarious new folktale adaptation from award-winning author Andy Jones, with brave and resourceful girls, evil giants, a magical cat, a storytelling hotel and hairy feet.
Chinese New Year
Part of the nonfiction Orca Origins series, Chinese New Year is illustrated with color photographs throughout. Readers will learn how a simple gathering of family and friends grew into a weeklong, worldwide festival.
Mr. Universe
In this high-interest accessible novel for teen readers, Michael accidentally finds himself in an alternate universe being chased by scary lizard men in gray suits.
Tornado
In this high-interest accessible novel for teen readers, sixteen-year-old Cam must find his way home to save his little brother when a tornado hits.
Pickpocket
In this high-interest accessible novel for teen readers, 17-year-old Jean-Luc is sent away to live with his uncle in a small town on the coast of France.
Beep Beep Bubbie
A story about the relationship between a grandmother and her grandchildren when she gets a motorized scooter.
We Wear Masks
In this picture book, readers are introduced to all sorts of professionals and other people who wear masks in their daily lives and are reminded that wearing a mask to limit the spread of germs is an act of kindness.
Embrace the Chicken
In this high-interest accessible novel for middle readers, Shivani is horrified when her mother volunteers to cook traditional Indian food for her school's annual fundraiser.
Back
After serving time for a violent crime, Jojo returns to the neighborhood and tries to take his life back.
Beyond Repair
In this high-interest accessible novel for middle readers, Cam, grieving over the death of his father, becomes worried he is being stalked.
Sticks and Stones
In this high-interest accessible novel for teen readers, Jujube takes on her tormentors and helps a group of girls win back their self-esteem.
Chick: Lister
In this high-interest accessible novel for middle readers, fourteen-year-old Chick struggles with obsessive-compulsive disorder and his father’s expectations.
Death Drop
In this high-interest novel for middle readers, Zeke gets caught up in a mystery involving a missing child, a thrill ride and a priceless piece of art.
Swiped
In this high-interest accessible novel for middle readers, Trevor and his friends try to figure out who is behind the theft of a valuable hockey book.
The Thing You're Good At
In this high-interest novel for teen readers, Jake tries to help his friend Maria after her parents are deported.
Because They Were Women
Fourteen young women, murdered because they were women, are memorialized in this definitive account of a tragic day that forced a reckoning with violence against women in our culture.
