Tag: Orca Book Publishers

STEM: Science, technology, engineering and math. This week, we’ve curated a list of books for all you science-buffs, tech-savvy folks, engineers and mathematicians! We have books for grownups looking to deepen your knowledge of BC’s STEM projects and books to inspire Go to full post …read more

While we’re eagerly waiting for this fall’s releases, we’re also working through our TBR piles and using the summer break to catch up on all the great releases from last season. This week at Read Local BC, we’re revisiting our top Go to full post …read more

Father’s Day is just around the corner and now is a good time to think about gifts and plans for any father figures in your life!

Fathers are our courageous heroes, always there to protect and teach us. In honour of Go to full post …read more

We’re getting silly in this week’s blog post! While BC’s authors and publishers are known for their heartfelt memoirs, moving fiction, and illuminating histories, there are many comedic writers publishing right here in BC! We’ve curated a selection of some of Go to full post …read more

It’s Mental Health Awareness Month—an annual opportunity to speak up about the hardships and stigmas of mental health challenges. Mental health affects us all, and this year we are amplifying this message: “Together for Mental Health.”

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This Thursday is International Trans Day of Visibility—an annual opportunity to celebrate the voices and experiences of the trans community, and an important reminder of the struggles the community continues to face, as well as the resiliency and courage its members Go to full post …read more

Comics and graphic novels are beloved by many! They’ve been praised widely for their accessibility, imagery, and unique format. In fact, the medium is becoming increasingly popular, with more and more storytellers choosing to use comics to present their stories in Go to full post …read more

Spring has sprung across the province, and at Read Local BC we’re excited to enjoy the season! This week, we’re especially excited to get outside in recognition of World Wildlife Day. This March 3, artists, activists, storytellers and environmentalists across the Go to full post …read more

Family day is fast-approaching, and we can’t wait to spend time together! This week at Read Local BC, we hope to encourage you to spend some quality time with your chosen family, friends, and relatives. So, we’ve scoured our publisher’s catalogues Go to full post …read more

Love is in the air at Read Local BC! With Valentine’s Day fast-approaching, we’ve put together a roundup of reads that have us feeling the love. Whether you’re looking for a new hobby to try as a couple, spending time pampering Go to full post …read more

This week at Read Local BC, we’re celebrating Asian Canadian voices sharing their stories with British Columbia. Read on for a roundup of our favourite histories, poetry collections, memoirs, and children’s tales by some of BC’s most prominent Asian Canadian writers.

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There’s still time to pick up the perfect BC-published book for everyone on your shopping list. Whether you’re browsing for friends or family, children or grown-ups, read on to find the perfect titles for all!

…For Biography Readers

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