AI Rookies Labs: Beginning NLP with Orange is a hands-on, visual lab workbook that introduces students to natural language processing (NLP) using the no-code Orange data mining platform. Designed for high school, college, and independent learners, this book teaches core concepts such as text preprocessing, sentiment analysis, topic modeling, and text classification-without requiring any programming experience. Each lab guides readers through step-by-step workflows using drag-and-drop widgets in Orange, making advanced topics like machine learning and text encoding accessible for beginners. Ideal for classrooms, self-study, or enrichment programs, this approachable resource helps students build foundational AI and data science skills through real-world language data.