Tag: Orca Book Publishers

The Canadian Children’s Book Centre (CCBC) has announced the finalists for eight major awards for Canadian children’s books. Go to full post …read more

By the poolside, on the beach, in the park, on the patio—all great summer spots to enjoy these exciting new books from BC publishers.Go to full post …read more

We began talking about what the letters L, G, B, T and Q stand for. But when we got to T, a teacher held up his hand, palm out, traffic cop style. “I’m going to stop you right there,” he said.Go to full post …read more

The Crime Writers of Canada has announced the shortlist for the 2018 Arthur Ellis Awards for Excellence in Canadian Crime Writing. Go to full post …read more

The Alcuin Society announced the winners of The Alcuin Society Awards for Excellence in Book Design in Canada.Go to full post …read more

Every day this week has at least one event, so you have your pick! May we suggest attending more than one? Go to full post …read more

Chinese New Year is a popular and well-known holiday, but like Christmas or Halloween, it grew out of history and stories. Jen Sookfong Lee helps young readers understand Chinese New Year and what makes Chinese culture unique.Go to full post …read more

The story of Erinne Paisley’s prom dress (made of old homework) went viral and raised awareness to how social media can create change. It also nabbed Erinne a book deal about PopActivism. Go to full post …read more

Even though 2017 was a tough year in many ways, we are happy to have shared books on important topics, increased diversity, award recognition, and new publishing initiatives. Check out a selection of our content highlights.Go to full post …read more

Speaking Our Truth: A Journey of Reconciliation by Monique Gray Smith (Orca Book Publishers) teaches young readers about the lives of Survivors of the Residential School system and the lack of understanding of the historical and current impact of those schools. Go to full post …read more

These 6 books are perfect for any animal lover, with heartwarming stories and lots of floofy doggos and puppers to fall for. Go to full post …read more

These books are perfect for the friend that always hosts dinner parties, the grandparent who insists on packing leftovers for you, and the family member whose mouth waters just looking at cookbooks.Go to full post …read more