From dark academia to sci-fi adventures, Orca Soundings books are fast-paced with gripping storylines. These accessible books are great choices for: ➡️ Teens who are building reading skills ➡️ Teens who want a quick read or say they don't like to read! blog.orcabook.com/7-accessible...

7 accessible books for teens

From haunting dark academia to sci-fi adventures, Orca Soundings are fast-paced with relatable characters and gripping storylines.

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Two of our upcoming fall tiles are featured in School Library Journal's must-have list of nonfiction books for tweens and teens! www.slj.com/story/30-must-have-nonfiction-for-tween-and-teen-information-hounds-slj-2026-stars-so-far

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American history and sports take the lead in these informational texts, including Auntie Kristina’s Guide to Asian American Activism and Kadir Nelson's Basket Ball.

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Orca is expanding our hi-lo offerings for middle-grade readers! Our popular Orca Currents are being released in the new Noah Text® edition. These books offer a new accessibility feature proven to assist readers with dyslexia and improve readers’ fluency! blog.orcabook.com/a-guide-to-o...

A guide to Orca Noah Text® books

Orca is expanding our hi-lo offerings for middle-grade readers! Our popular, best-selling Orca Currents are now being released in the new...

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Teens who say they don't like to read need books that meet them where they are at. The Orca Anchor line does just that with short, engaging plots and relatable characters! blog.orcabook.com/8-short-book...

8 short books for teens who don't like to read

Teens who don't like to read just haven't found the right book yet! With short, engaging plots, Orca Anchor books can help build reading...

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The seventh book in the Sueño Bay Adventures series is coming out soon! Learn more about these gripping graphic novels for young readers from their creators Nancy Deas and Mike Deas. blog.orcabook.com/qa-with-howl...

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...

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A Summerween booklist for middle-grade readers! From spunky sleuths to talking dogs, these books feature fun protagonists and suspensful storylines that will keep any reader aged 9–12 on the edge of their seat. blog.orcabook.com/5-middle-gra...

5 middle-grade mystery novels

These middle-grade mystery novels are perfect for fans of Goosebumps and crime books! From solving murders to accidentally releasing...

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Orca Currents books are best for middle-grade readers who want engaging stories without dense text, especially striving and reluctant readers! With mysteries, magical stories and more, Orca Currents has the next book for the young reader in your life. blog.orcabook.com/fun-books-fo...

Fun books for middle-school students reading below grade level

Looking for short, fun novels for middle-graders reading below grade level? Orca Currents are best for readers who want engaging stories...

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Teens who don’t like to read just haven’t found the right book yet! With short, engaging plots, Orca Anchor books can help build up reading skill in kids 12+. From mini rom-coms to captivating thrillers, Orca Anchor books are perfect for reluctant readers. blog.orcabook.com/8-short-book...

8 short books for teens who don't like to read

Teens who don't like to read just haven't found the right book yet! With short, engaging plots, Orca Anchor books can help build reading...

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From hilarious coming-of-age stories to sweet hi-lo romcoms, these middle-grade novels will get kids reading this summer! blog.orcabook.com/5-middle-gra...

5 middle-grade novels for summer reading!

Take a peek at these new middle-grade novels for summer reading! Perfect for readers aged 9–13, these books feature problem-solving...

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From solving crimes to accidentally releasing witches, these middle-grade mystery novels are suspenseful enough to keep any reader on the edge of their seat! blog.orcabook.com/5-middle-gra...

5 middle-grade mystery novels

These middle-grade mystery novels are perfect for fans of Goosebumps and crime books! From solving murders to accidentally releasing...

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Kim Spencer's I Won't Feel This Way Forever is featured on CBC Books' list of Canadian books for tweens and teens to read this summer! A follow-up to the award-winning Weird Rules to Follow, this book continues Mia's story during a summer of self discovery and loss. www.cbc.ca/books/kids/1...

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Kids' book experts Lucy Mann and Bee Quammie recommend summer books for older readers

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It is with great sadness that we mourn the passing of Gail Bowen. Among her many accomplishments, Gail was a talented author, and Orca is proud to have published four of her novels for striving readers. We are grateful to have known this wonderful person and for the gift of story she gave the world.

Picture books can be a helpful tool to start conversations with children about death and mourning. These thoughtful and moving books can help lead young ones to understanding and aid in the healing process. 🩵 blog.orcabook.com/7-picture-bo...

7 picture books on grief and mourning for kids

Picture books can be a helpful tool to open up conversations with young children about death, grief and mourning.

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Inspire young kids' love of the ocean with these fact-filled books! These ocean nonfiction picture books are well-researched and accompanied by stunning illustrations for readers aged 9—12. blog.orcabook.com/nonfiction-o...

Nonfiction ocean picture books for kids

These ocean nonfiction picture books are well-researched and accompanied by stunning illustrations! From fun jellyfish facts to myths...

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Take a peek at these 5 middle-grade novels for summer reading! Perfect for readers aged 9–13, these books feature problem-solving protagonists and a big dose of screen-free entertainment for the longer days. blog.orcabook.com/5-middle-gra...

5 middle-grade novels for summer reading!

Take a peek at these new middle-grade novels for summer reading! Perfect for readers aged 9–13, these books feature problem-solving...

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We've got stars in our eyes for this list of star-reviewed books! 🤩 Check out our last Educator Newsletter of the school year to discover our starred-reviewed books of 2026 so far. conta.cc/4uxAlAI

Our 2026 All-Stars! ⭐️

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CBC has listed Weird Rules to Follow and One Beaded Earring on its list of 12 books for young readers to read during Indigenous History Month! www.cbc.ca/books/12-boo...

Picture books to read for Indigenous History Month | CBC Books

June is National Indigenous History Month. Younger readers can experience Indigenous storytelling with these picture books and middle-grade titles published in the last few years.

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Helaine Becker’s latest book Smart Machines: How AI is Changing Our World introduces young readers to AI and how this technology will influence humanity. Read the Orca Blog to learn about what inspired her to write this book and how she feels about AI. blog.orcabook.com/helaine-beck...

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...

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In Jocelyn Shipley’s new novel, Kat Vs. Dogs, Kat must overcome her fear of dogs to win the heart of new her crush. Read the Orca Blog to discover the author’s personal inspiration behind this mini romcom and why she decided to write it for striving readers. blog.orcabook.com/jocelyn-ship...

Jocelyn Shipley on writing a hi-lo romantic comedy

In Jocelyn Shipley's new novel, Kat Vs. Dogs, seventeen-year-old Kat must overcome her fear of dogs to win the heart of her dog-loving crush..

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These new middle-grade nonfiction books can help empower readers to be critical thinkers and take action in their communities! Learn more in today's Educator Newsletter: conta.cc/4npFZSI

New STEM books on science, space and engineering!

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Today is World Ocean Day! Get kids excited to learn about the ocean and the species who call it home with these nonfiction picture books. blog.orcabook.com/nonfiction-o...

Nonfiction ocean picture books for kids

These ocean nonfiction picture books are well-researched and accompanied by stunning illustrations! From fun jellyfish facts to myths...

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“Making your hike into an adventure is the best thing you can do!” —Natasha Zimmers on her tips for kids wanting to try hiking. Read more about her star-reviewed picture book, Tiny Hiker! blog.orcabook.com/natasha-zimm...

Natasha Zimmers on writing about backpacking adventures

Debut author Natasha Zimmers has written a sweet, rhyming picture book that encourages young readers to explore the outdoors. The titular...

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In our line-up of new picture books you’ll discover stories about rock-solid friendships, stories about art and self-expression, stories about family and community, biographical books that are based on real peoples’ stories, and more. Learn more in today's Educator Newsletter! conta.cc/48S3NZD

New Picture Books in Bloom 🌸

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World Ocean Day is coming up on June 8! Celebrate with these middle-grade nonfiction titles. From misunderstood ocean predators to ocean conservation, these books are perfect ocean reads for kids aged 9—12. blog.orcabook.com/5-nonfiction...

5 nonfiction books for World Ocean Day

Celebrate World Ocean Day on June 8 with these five ocean books for kids! From misunderstood ocean predators to archaeological sites...

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Thank you to @orcabook.bsky.social for letting me illustrate a page in the upcoming book "I am Indigenous". I am joined by other amazing Indigenous artists to illustrate Anne Tenning's thoughtful exploration of what it means to be Indigenous! This book comes out Sept 15, 2026! #Indigenous #Nativeart

Orca Echoes are fun chapter books for kids! These entertaining, short reads are classroom favorites and are great for building reading confidence. Whether a young reader likes mysteries, animals, fantasy or just to have a good read, there is an Orca Echo for them! blog.orcabook.com/fun-chapter-...

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Orca Echoes are fun chapter books for kids ages 6, 7 and 8. These entertaining short books are classroom favorites and are great for...

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“It is my hope that when families read If You Make a Mosom Tea, they reach out to the family and friends that they haven’t seen in a while.” Read more about award-winning author Tonya Simpson's new picture book on the Orca Blog! blog.orcabook.com/tonya-simpso...

Tonya Simpson on writing, family and the joy of picture books

In this heartwarming picture book, a boy spends time with Mosom, his grandfather, helping him while he shares his stories and Knowledge.

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Our collection of biographical nonfiction books is growing with two new books this season! Learn all about them in the latest Educator Newsletter. conta.cc/4eHlxdZ

Books that help us step into another point of view

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“Humans are central to the scientific process, because data does not speak for itself.” —Author and cell biologist Kate MacDonald on her new book for middle-graders, Why Trust a Scientist. Read more on the Orca Blog: blog.orcabook.com/kate-macdona...

Author and cell biologist Kate MacDonald on making science more approachable for young readers

This illustrated STEAM book for middle-grade readers examines how and why trust in science benefits all of society, and answers questions

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Today in the Orca Educator Newsletter we’re introducing a new middle-grade nonfiction series: Feel Good, Do Good! This series will explore how happiness, kindness, empathy and hope can change us and the world. Read it to learn more about the debut book in this series! conta.cc/3QEe59j

Books about the science behind our moods 😄

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