Happy Canadian Independent Bookstore Day! 📚

Orca is proud to sponsor #CIBD2024 . Join us in thanking indies nationwide for all that they do!

Learn more: indiebookstores.ca/CIBD/

Such a lovely visit and so incredible to hear from the jurors, children and educators who ❤️ the book. Thank you so much for having me Bank Street Library 🙏🏻😍 Orca Book Publishers #boardbook #kidlit #nyc

Part of the nonfiction Orca Timeline series, WHY WE NEED VACCINES explores the history of vaccine discovery, the science of how vaccines work and the public-health achievements that vaccines have made possible.

Learn more: orcabook.com/Why-We-Need-Va…

Attention reviewers!

JORDON AND MAX, RACE DAY is now available for review on NetGalley. In this illustrated early chapter book, Max helps Jordan train for their school's end-of-year obstacle course.

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Are you at #BCLA2024 ?

Make sure you come by and visit Orca at booth 16 in the back corner. Sign up for our library newsletter and be entered for a draw to win $150 worth of the Orca books of your choice!

Setting up for #BCBookDay at the Legislature!

“The diversity and tenderness of the photographs along with inclusive language make this a progressive addition to most collections, and a must for the LGBTQIA+ shelves.”

—School Library Journal on IT'S A THEY by Dr. Lindsay Herriot.

Learn more: orcabook.com/Its-a-They

New book alert!

Our latest educator newsletter features a stats and sports-packed book about how organizations, players and fans around the world are tackling the climate crisis. Check it out!

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Happy #EarthDay , everyone! These books remind us that everything is connected on this planet we call home and we all share a responsibility to take care of it. What are your favourite Earth Day themed books? #EarthDay 2024

From learning about the importance of human connection with nature to saving and growing seeds, these new books will engage your young readers this Earth Day and beyond!

🍃 GET OUTSIDE! by Leah Payne
🍃 SAVE OUR SEEDS by Sheryl Normandeau

Learn more: orcabook.com/Books-By-Theme…

“Unflinchingly tackles big issues and emphasizes the importance of speaking up for oneself and on behalf of others. A compelling look at friendship, activism, and self-confidence.”

—SLJ on LO SIMPSON STARTS A REVOLUTION by Melanie Florence.

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You can't defeat a dragon by yourself 📣

An illustration from WHEN YOU MEET A DRAGON, a powerful picture book about a child bringing their community together.

Learn more: ow.ly/w65v50R3qRs

Attention reviewers!

FLASH FLOOD is now up on NetGalley. In this high-interest accessible novel, foster brothers Zack and Peter pull together to survive after a flash flood leaves them stranded in an evacuated neighborhood of their riverside town.

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Calling all young writers! StoryStudio is running a special writing contest this month, and they want to read your vision for Earth's future 🌎

This Canada-wide contest is open to authors aged 9–17.

Learn more: storystudio.ca/write/

Be sure to stop by and visit Orca at the Texas Library Association conference, booth 3020— we look forward to seeing you!
#txla24 #lastday

Over the past few years, Orca has been working to create an accessible ebook program for children and teens.

We are happy to announce that Orca has over 250 accessible ebooks available from our existing book list!

Learn more: orcabook.com/About-Accessib…

Officially levelled up my mom game by somehow making it into one of my 9 year old's favourite book series.
Thank you Leah Payne for including me in your latest Orca Book Publishers Get Outside! How Humans Connect with Nature—and making one kid's day.
Available now: orcabook.com/Get-Outside-P7…

Happy Publishing Day!

Congratulations to the creators of our amazing new books. We love them and know young readers will too!

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Attention Educators!

Make connections between environmental sciences and the arts with exciting new STEAM nonfiction books from Orca. Learn about them in our latest educator newsletter!

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Our friends at IBBY Canada have announced the 2025 Canadian selections for the Outstanding Books for Young People with Disabilities. bit.ly/4aVwjYY