Key Selling Points

• In this book, a young girl challenges the status quo and takes a stand against injustice in her community.
• Nye, Sand and Stones shows us that it’s okay to be angry, to yell, to take up space and use your voice when something doesn’t feel right. This book will encourage readers to think critically about the world around them.
• The author was inspired to write the book because of the #metoo movement and the women’s rights marches around the world. The protagonist was written to inspire girls to listen to their intuition and stand up to protect themselves.
• The illustrator is a two-time finalist of the Governor General's Award for Children's Literature for The Good Book and Rosalie entre chien et chat.
• Free Teacher Resources including a word search and project ideas available for download at orcabook.com.

Bree Galbraith is a graduate student of the Emily Carr University of Art + Design. She uses narrative in much of her work and was thrilled when a class project became her first published children’s book, Once Upon a Balloon. Bree works as a graphic designer in Vancouver, where she lives with her family.

Marion Arbona was born in France. After obtaining her diploma in animation at the École nationale supérieure des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, she moved to Quebec. She devotes her life to illustration, painting and animation. In constant evolution, she explores new techniques, such as scratchboard, pastel and transparency, which she combines with her favourite media—gouache, ink and image retouching.

Marketing and Promotional Plans

• Print and online advertising campaigns
• Promotion at national and regional school, library and trade conferences
• Extensive ARC distribution, including NetGalley
• Blog and social media promotion
• Outreach in Orca newsletters

“A must for all budding nonconformists who wish to activate change.” - Kirkus Reviews

“Well-written and features several lyrical passages. The text also makes use of a broad vocabulary, with novel words seamlessly integrated into the narrative. Young readers will be able to intuitively decipher the meaning of words that are new to them…Unique in concept and pleasing.” - CM: Canadian Review of Materials

“The idea that two very different types of people can operate in harmony is relevant and hopeful, in these times. Children need to hear stories like this one.” - Sal's Fiction Addiction