Mon. September 15, 2025
Keep students reading all year long by sprucing up your classroom’s library with these top titles from Orca!
All the Things We FoundBy Joanne Levy
Audience: Upper Elementary
In this story about loss, protagonist Ruthie finds herself in a park where she meets an older woman who’s also grieving. They form an unlikely friendship, and Ruthie realizes there’s comfort to be found in the memories of those you’ve loved, and in expressing your grief.
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Allyship as Action: 7 Ways to Advocate for OthersBy Tanya Boteju and Bithi Sutradhar
Audience: Middle School
This book teaches young readers how to work through realistic scenarios that show allyship in action and develop tools to become the best allies they can be to their peers.
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Bark Twice for MurderBy John Lekich
Audience: Middle School
After the death of a mutual friend, a boy and a talking dog team up to solve a mystery and take down criminals! Can they solve the mystery of his murder, or will they be next?
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Brianna Banana, Worst Surprise EverBy Lana Button and Suharu Ogawa
Audience: Lower Elementary
Brianna is supposed to be “Helper of the Day,” but when a substitute teacher doesn’t know anything about it, her hopes are dashed. Readers join her on a journey to learning there’s more than one way to be helpful at school!
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Canine Connection: How Dogs and Humans Evolved TogetherBy Christopher Gudgeon
Audience: Upper Elementary
As experts in human body language and expressions, dogs understand humans better than any other animal! In this book, readers travel around the globe and through time to learn all about the story behind man’s best friend.
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Cracking the Code: The Human Quest to Uncover SecretsBy Rachel Kehoe and Meegan Lim
Audience: Upper Elementary
From the development of ancient Greek ciphers to today’s CRISPR technology, codes and codebreakers have changed the course of history. In this title, readers explore why humans keep secrets and learn all about coding heroes like the Navajo Code Talkers from World War II.
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Remember Who You AreBy Leona Prince, Gabrielle Prince, and Sara General
Audience: Lower Elementary
This lyrical picture book reminds young readers of their cultural roots, the wisdom of their ancestors, and their own potential. Perfect for classroom discussions, it fosters a deep sense of belonging and pride by celebrating Indigenous heritage.
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Star Sailor, The Story of WordsBy Sara Cassidy and Julie McLaughlin
Audience: Lower Elementary
Humans need words to communicate, whether they are spoken, written, signed, or even sung. But what exactly is a word, and why does the way we use words continue to change? Learn how language came to be and explore the ways words reveal a whole new impression of the world around us.
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