BC Books Online was created for anyone interested in BC-published books, and with librarians especially in mind. We'd like to make it easy for library staff to learn about books from BC publishers - both new releases and backlist titles - so you can inform your patrons and keep your collections up to date.
Our site features print books and ebooks - both new releases and backlist titles - all of which are available to order through regular trade channels. Browse our subject categories to find books of interest or create and export lists by category to cross-reference with your library's current collection.
A quick tip: When reviewing the "Browse by Category" listings, please note that these are based on standardized BISAC Subject Codes supplied by the books' publishers. You will find additional selections, grouped by theme or region, in our "BC Reading Lists."
"My name is Peggy and I am a guinea pig. You may wonder why a guinea pig would write her autobiography, but when you hear of my remarkable adventures, I'm sure you'll see why." Told in the voice of a remarkable guinea pig, this charming first—reader will enchant children, parents and teachers alike. Stefan Jorisch's delightful full—colour illustrations bring Peggy alive.
Roy & Slavia Miki's previous title for Tradewind Books, Dolphin SOS (illustrated by Julie Flett), won the BC Book Prize. Roy Miki's book of poetry, Surrender, won the Governor General's Literary Award for poetry.He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, and a Member of the Order of British Columbia.
Stéphane Jorisch has won many awards, including the Governor General's Award for Children's Illustration (three times), the Ruth Schwartz Award and was shortlisted for the Blue Spruce Award and the Amelia Frances Howard—Gibbon Award. He lives in Montreal with his family.