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Halloween stories for readers at all levels! 🎃 Email from Orca Book Publishers A mix of frights, chills and laughs Can't view images? Open this email in your web browser. October is here and Halloween excitement has begun! Look no further for age-

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.

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Helaine Becker on AI and writing Smart Machines Helaine Becker's new book Smart Machines introduces young readers to artificial intelligence (AI) and how this technology will influence...

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!

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Author Karen Tam Wu doesn't just talk trash, she reuses it! Our garbage doesn't have to be trash. Waste can be a resource and tool to help the planet. In What a Waste, discover cutting-edge projects...

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!

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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

Truth and Reconciliation Book List 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. We believe in the p...

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

Bestselling authors on writing Remember Who You Are From bestselling authors Leona Prince and Gabrielle Prince comes a new picture book that empowers young readers to embrace their...

“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
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Coming-of-age stories about family, resilience and being true to yourself ❤️ Email from Orca Book Publishers Character studies fiction for gr. 4–8 Can't view images? Open this email in your web browser. Check out these new and current coming-of-age novels about family that mid

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.
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Bestselling authors on writing Remember Who You Are From bestselling authors Leona Prince and Gabrielle Prince comes a new picture book that empowers young readers to embrace their...

“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.

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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

Your students new favourite series! 📚 ✏️ Email from Orca Book Publishers Chapter books and graphic novels for primary grades Can't view images? Open this email in your web browser. This week I’m highlighting new chapter books and graphic nov

This week's Educator Newsletter highlights new chapter books and graphic novels for primary grades that are sure to capture independent readers’ attention!
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Thrilling new hi-lo books that will keep you on the edge of your seat! Email from Orca Book Publishers Plus a chance to win an author visit for high school Can't view images? Open this email in your web browser. Look no further for genre fiction that students enjoy and m

📨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.

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New picture books coming this fall! 🍂 Email from Plus a first look at our new school collections Can't view images? Open this email in your web browser. Art by Brady Sato from Maya Inside. We’ve got a stellar lineup of picture books comin

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.

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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.

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New picture books coming this fall! 🍂 Email from Plus a first look at our new school collections Can't view images? Open this email in your web browser. Art by Brady Sato from Maya Inside. We’ve got a stellar lineup of picture books comin

📣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.

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Creating Sueño Bay: Q&A with graphic novel series team Nancy Deas and Mike Deas In the sixth installment of the Sueño Bay Adventures graphic novel series, Kay fights her fear of kayaking to join her friends on a...

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.

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Honouring Excellence in Canadian Books for Young People: Finalists Ann FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Toronto (August 27, 2025)—The Canadian Children’s Book Centre (CCBC) is excited to announce the finalists for the following seven major awards celebrating Canadian books for you...

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! 🎉

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Actionable ways to reduce waste and protect the planet 🌎 Email from Middle-grade nonfiction for young activists Can't view images? Open this email in your web browser.   Welcome back, educators! We’re kicking off this new school year with book recommendati

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.

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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

Victoria psychologist publishes board book on helping kids understand big feelings Parents, babysitters, educators and anyone else that interacts with children—this may be a new go-to tool!

Dr. Jillian Roberts' new board book is coming soon! Read all about it in Victoria Buzz.

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The CBC Kids Reads 2025 longlist is here | CBC Books The third edition of 'Canada Reads for kids' returns to celebrate five of Canada's best picture books.

When You Meet a Dragon is on the CBC Kids Reads longlist!

In this beautifully illustrated picture book, a child brings their community together to persevere against an invading dragon.

Congratulations to author Tanya Lloyd Kyi and illustrator Udayana Lugo! 🎉

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From harvest to table, these stories and cookbooks show how food shapes what we cook and how we eat right at home. Let them inspire you to unleash your inner foodie!

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Author Melinda Di Lorenzo on romance and type one diabetes in Sugar Crash When diabetic teen Zoe accepts a ride to a school camp from her former best friend things turn potentially deadly when a crash sends them...

In Melinda Di Lorenzo's new book, Sugar Crash, diabetic teen Zoe accepts a ride from her former best friend and things turn potentially deadly when a crash sends them flying off a remote road.

Hear from the author about what inspired her to write this book!

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Robin Stevenson is the author of 35 books for young people, including A Hug on the Wind and Queer History A-Z: 100 Years of LGBTQ+ Activism. She recommends Anne Fleming's novel Curiosities.

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Melanie Siebert is the author of three books, including poetry book Signal Infinities and Heads Up: Changing Minds on Mental Health, a book on mental health for young people. She recommends Jim Pojar and Andy MacKinnon's non-fiction book Plants of Coastal British Columbia.

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Monique Gray Smith is the author of 13 books, including Dreaming Alongside, and co-author of Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants. She recommends Cherie Dimaline's novel The Marrow Thieves.

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Bark Twice for Murder: John Lekich on humor, heart and talking dogs In Bark Twice for Murder, grieving teen Harry discovers his homeless friend and mentor Stanley has been murdered, and he finds himself

In an upcoming novel for middle-grade readers by John Lekich, fourteen-year-old Harry pairs up with a talking dog to solve the mystery of their friend Stanley's murder.

Hear from John on what inspired him to write Bark Twice for Murder!

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Thank you, Keri Adams & CTV Morning Live, for having me on to talk about #AStrongerHome and the urgent need to end #GenderBasedViolence.

1 in 3 women in Canada face it — and it deeply impacts our communities. It starts with all of us. 💪

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New Children's Book On Gender-Based Violence CTV Morning Live learns more about "A Stronger Home", a new children's book on gender-based violence with Co-authour, Katrina Chen.

@katrinachen.bsky.social was on CTV Morning Live today talking about her new picture book A Stronger Home.

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We are accepting submissions until August 31, 2025! 🎉

Please review the submission guidelines page on our website for more information before you submit. We look forward to reading your work!

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