Tag: Orca Book Publishers

An appreciation for the distinctive work of Vancouver-based artist and illustrator Julie FlettGo to full post …read more

Pick up these festive new books to commemorate the Lunar New Year.Go to full post …read more

Whether you’re scrambling to find a last-minute gift for a niece or nephew, or simply looking to read something lighthearted yourself, these whimsical kids books are the perfect fit for the holidays.Go to full post …read more

The Forest of Reading is Canada’s largest recreational reading program.Go to full post …read more

To celebrate National Translation Month, we’ve rounded up a few new and forthcoming books in translation. Go to full post …read more

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