Orca Book Publishers

Orca is a publisher of high quality, award-winning books for children and teens and reluctant readers of all ages.

From beautifully illustrated picturebooks through captivating juvenile fiction and compelling novels for teen readers to professionally-written teachers' guides, Orca is dedicated to bringing the best possible books to young readers.

Orca publishes three series aimed at reluctant readers: Orca Currents, Orca Sports and Orca Soundings. Orca also publishes Rapid Reads, a series of short, high-interest reads aimed at a diverse audience, including ESL students, reluctant readers and adults who struggle with literacy.

Orca Series

Orca Sports Levels
Orca Sports

Orca Sports combine mystery and adventure with team sports, such as hockey, baseball, football and soccer, as well as solo sports such as scuba diving, running and even race-car driving. Learn more about Orca Sports.

Bring Orca to Your Classroom

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Orca School Collections with Resource Guides

Includes a complete set of books from one of Orca's best-selling series (available with or without teacher resource guide), as well as display trays to use in your library or classroom. Available for Orca Currents, Orca Sports, Orca Soundings and more.
Orca Currents Collection
Ocra Sports Collection
Orca Soundings Collection
Complete list of Orca School Collections

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Orca Digital Subscriptions

Orca subscriptions are a unique way to share ebooks school-wide. Using flip technology that mimics the print reading experience onscreen, digital subscriptions provide your studnets with a fun, user-friendly way to access our outstanding novels. Includes a year of unlimited multi-user access. Learn more about digital subscriptions and how they can work at your school by contacting Melanie Jeffs at melanie@orcabook.com.
Orca Currents Digital Subscription
Orca Sports Digital Subscription
Orca Soundings Digital Subscription

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Orca Go Reader Audiobook Collections

Complete unabridged audio books from the Orca Currents and Orca Soundings collections. Each GoReader portable mp3 audio device comes pre-loaded with two novels. Batteries and headphones inlcuded. Hit the Play button and go!
Complete list of Orca Go Reader Collections

More From Orca


  • Rapid Reads
    Short, High-Interest Novels and Non-Fiction

    Rapid Reads are intended for a diverse audience, including ESL students, reluctant readers, adults who struggle with literacy and anyone who wants an high-interest quick read.


  • Text2Reader
    Monthly Language Arts Program

    High qualty reading selections and engaging activities to help your students make meaning from what they read, packaged with teacher-created comprehension exercises, reading and writing activities, assessments and opportunities for enrichment—all directly tied to ELA learning outcomes.