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Social Science

The Disability Experience: Working Toward
Belonging ©21
(from the Orca Issues series)
by Hannalora Leavitt
People with disabilities (PWDs) have the same aspirations for their lives as
you do for yours. The difference is that PWDs don’t have the same access to
education, employment, housing, transportation and healthcare in order to
achieve their goals. In The Disability Experience you’ll meet people with different
kinds of disabilities, and you’ll begin to understand the ways PWDs have been 978-1-4598-1928-3 • LIST: $24.95/DISC: $19.96
DEWEY: 300
ignored, reviled and marginalized throughout history. The book also celebrates Paperback • 192 Pages • 8 1/2” x 6”
the triumphs and achievements of PWDs and shares the powerful stories of Reading Level: Grades 6-8
those who have fought for change.’ Colour Photographs, Table of Contents,
Glossary, Other Resources, Index
“An engaging, conversational writing style...The Disability Experience does an excellent
job of explaining the disability experience and should be required reading for all teens (and Orca Book Publishers • Fall 2021
adults, too). Highly Recommended.”—CM Magazine: Canadian Review of Materials

Finding Home: The Journey of Immigrants
and Refugees ©20
(from the Orca Think series)
by Jen Sookfong Lee
In Finding Home: The Journey of Immigrants and Refugees we discover how
human migration has shaped our world. We explore its origins and the current
issues facing immigrants and refugees today, and we hear the first-hand stories
of people who have moved across the globe looking for safety, security and
happiness. 978-1-4598-1899-6 • LIST: $24.95/DISC: $19.96
DEWEY: 325
“At a time when immigration and refugees are major talking points in global politics, Hardback • 120 Pages • 7” x 9”
this is a very comprehensive title for readers who want to know more…A good Reading Level: Grades 4-7
addition to any school or public library, which spotlights the varied experiences of Colour Photographs, Colour Illustrations
immigrants”—School Library Journal Orca Book Publishers • Spring 2021

No Way, They Were Gay?: Hidden Lives
and Secret Loves ©21
(from the Queer History Project series)
by Lee Wind
Join author Lee Wind on a fascinating journey through LGBTQIA+ history, as he
delves into primary sources to reclaim the lives, loves, and identities of historical
figures around the world.
“[S]olidly written, well-documented and organized . . . a modest, well-intentioned 978-1-5415-8162-3 • LIST: $28.50/DISC: $22.80
contribution to gay history.”—Booklist DEWEY: 306.76
Paperback • 296 Pages • 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”
Reading Level: Grade 6 • Interest Level: Grades 6-12
Black & White Photographs, Table of Contents,
Primary Sources, Source Notes
LernerClassroom • Spring 2021

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