Afternoon Delight
Newly divorced and nearing forty, Meg runs an adult toy shop for the summer—and falls for her younger landlord. What starts as playful afternoons turns into something deeper in this flirty, steamy, neighbors-to-lovers romance.
The War Lantern
15-year-old Marcus builds warplanes in England. 13-year-old Gisele’s baby brother is about to be taken by Hilter’s Nazis. Tail End Charlie, an underaged rear gunner, climbs aboard an RAF bomber. One moment in 1941, when the bombs fall and families vanish, these separate lives become bound by war.
Beyond Words
Part of the nonfiction Orca Think series for middle-grade readers, this illustrated book explores the power of signs, shapes and symbols that represent and communicate ideas in our world.
Blanket Saves the Day
In this sweet wordless picture book, Josie never goes anywhere without her blanket...until her grandmother washes it and mends it, changing it forever. But even though Josie tries to throw it away, it comes back to help her when she needs it most.
I Hope
This beautifully illustrated board book, written by award-winning Indigenous author Monique Gray Smith, explores all the hopes adults have for the children in their lives.
Little Volcano
This STEM-based picture book explains the different types of volcanoes, how they're created and all their fascinating features through the perspective of Stevie, an underwater volcano who erupts into a shield volcano.
My Great Great Grandmother
In this funny picture book, a boy digs up secret treasure in the garden...and discovers his great-great-grandmother’s skeleton! Together they have an adventure full of exploring, dancing and sipping lemonade before she returns to her resting place.
Poisonous and Dangerous
This illustrated nonfiction book for middle-grade readers explores the risks of the great outdoors and how to stay safe when encountering dangerous animals, poisonous plants, extreme weather conditions and more.
Reel, Reel, Reel
In this striking picture book, a girl and her father go ice fishing on a lake in the mountains. After a bit of waiting (and hot chocolate), they catch some spotted trout to bring home to their family for dinner.
Stop AntiBlack Racism
Part of the nonfiction Orca Take Action series for middle-grade readers, this illustrated book introduces young readers to what it means to fight antiBlack racism and realistic actions they can take to practice allyship in their own lives.
In the Long Shadows
Leaf and Ash, two girls from the clans, join together on the Great Turtle after discovering a relic from the Stonefolk, while a boy named Reed and a girl named Finch meet on the Broken Waters and sail towards the island.
Astina and the Quest for Medicine
In this pre-contact, richly illustrated story, a young Cree girl embarks on a mission to find medicine for her Grandmother. Animal-helpers assist her when the journey becomes impossible. Written in English with Cree words.
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Limo?an, O'odham Day of the Dead, is a ceremony in which O’odham prepare a feast for their passed loved ones and ancestors.
The O'odham ABC O'ohana
Introduce children to the O’odham alphabet with 24 colorful letters and 8 fun images per letter. Familiar objects and cultural scenes make learning meaningful, while a glossary and pronunciation guide help readers explore O’odham language and culture. Perfect for young learners, families, and classrooms.
Counting Bugs / Aambe Gindaasdaa Mnidooshag
A 1–10 counting book that introduces insects, written in English and Anishinaabemowin/Ojibwe.
The Secret Society of the Willbrook Witches
Andrea is beginning her first year at university when she discovers she has magical powers and is welcomed into a coven of young witches.
Everything She Wanted
Caught between Mr. Right and Mr. Right Now, an ambitious young South Asian woman navigates desire, cultural pressure, and ambition as she learns that having it all might mean choosing herself first.
Comptons les bestioles / Aambe Gindaasdaa Mnidooshag
Un livre en français et en anishinaabemowin/ojibwé pour découvrir les insectes en apprenant à compter de 1 à 10.
The Dad Diaries
World-traveller TV producer Joseph Tito loves adventure, but deep down, he always longed to become a father. In this inspiring, honest, globe-spanning memoir about the complexities of the surrogacy system, Joseph opens up about the emotional, ethical, and material challenges he faced as a gay man daring to define family on his own terms.
Catch, Drive, Release, Recover
14-year-old Amardeep has always hated how her body looks. When she’s kicked off the rowing team, she decides it’s time to prove she’s not dead weight. Dieting, exercising, and purging, Amardeep tells herself she’s in control … until she blacks out. While recovering in the hospital, she begins a journey of resilience, self-discovery, and healing.
Bernice and the Wild Waters
Bernice searches for her missing cousins, who may have been taken by an Indian Agent to go to residential school.
The Beef Bandit
A playful, rhyming picture-book mystery starring Easton, a lovable rescue dog who becomes the prime suspect when a shepherd’s pie goes missing. With humor and heart, the story celebrates honesty, teamwork, and the joy of belonging—plus a tasty recipe at the end.
Escape from Hillcrest House
In this short thriller novel for middle-grade readers, fourteen-year-old Finnigan discovers that his post-apocalyptic life secluded inside Hillcrest House isn't what it seems, and he sets out to discover the truth.
I Am Indigenous
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This beautifully illustrated picture book celebrates the diversity of Indigenous identities. Each illustration was created by a different Indigenous artist.
