Tag: Orca Book Publishers

As residents of the Pacific Northwest, we have the profound fortune to be at the crossroads of so many different cultures and lived experiences. The abundant diversity of this province’s land, history, peoples and cultures is only further reflected in the voices of its authors. This holiday season, celebrate these diverse and powerful voices with some truly fantastic local books!Go to full post …read more

If 2020 has left you or your loved ones craving stunning horizons, forests, and waters, you’re not alone. In British Columbia, we have access to some of Canada’s most stunning landscapes and natural wonders — and though we’re not travelling quite Go to full post …read more

The holiday season is upon us, and as always, you can count on us for gift-giving inspiration to suit every reader in your life.

To kick off a season of supporting local authors, publishers, and booksellers, we are proud to partner Go to full post …read more

How do we get our children ready for conversations about difficult or even painful topics? Books can help make it easier to approach these tricky subjects with kids. Vibrant, exciting stories can help them understand what’s going on in their own Go to full post …read more

How do we approach talking to children about complex topics like social justice? We turn to books of course! Rife with beautiful illustrations and rhythmic stories that are easy to follow, children’s books are the perfect way to introduce kids to Go to full post …read more

It will come as no surprise that browsing the books section of Passages Gift Shops is one of our favourite parts of the journey – especially come summer, when we can spot new and exciting BC books proudly bearing their “Read Local BC Selection” stickers. Go to full post …read more

We share some locally-published, esteemed titles that will help to make Indigenous voices a regular part of every reading journey.Go to full post …read more

This International Women’s Day we’re recommending five new or forthcoming books by women and non-binary people that challenge stereotypes, fight bias, broaden perceptions, improve situations and celebrate women’s achievements.Go to full post …read more

This past December, the brick-and-mortar location of Iron Dog Books opened for business. We caught up with Hilary to visit the space and hear about this new chapter.Go to full post …read more

The sixth instalment of Read Local BC’s nine-part gift guide series.Go to full post …read more

The first instalment of Read Local BC’s nine-part gift guide series.Go to full post …read more

Treat the mother-figure in your life to a new read, from poetry to non-fiction to graphic novels.Go to full post …read more