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Forthcoming Books
Recent Releases
Escape from the Wildfire
Jack loves mountain biking, and when his dad forbids him to ride in the forest surrounding Lytton because of the risk of wildfire, the reality of BC’s heat dome sets in. Days later, the village of Lytton burns down, forcing Jack to evacuate to Merritt.
$27.99, HardcoverInterest ages: 11-18Not Talking About You
Not Talking About You portrays racism as it occurs amongst young Canadians today. It explores the impact on the target and on bystanders who have to decide how to react when they find a racist youth in their midst.
$27.99, HardcoverInterest ages: 12-16Reading level: Grade 2Creeboy
In the literary tradition of The Outsiders comes a coming-of-age novel about teen boys and Indigenous gangs.
$9.99, PaperbackInterest ages: 13-18Reading level: Grade 2Denial
A teen novel about pregnancy denial.
$27.99, HardcoverInterest ages: 13-18Reading level: Grade 2
Bank Shot
The story of how a young teen girl tries to balance responsibilities at home with a chance to play basketball.
$27.99, HardcoverInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 2Lexile Reading Level: HL570LIn a Heartbeat
A romance about a trans teen boy who wants to get away to reinvent himself, only to find someone who loves him for who he is.
$27.99, HardcoverInterest ages: 13-18Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: HL530LJamilah at the End of the World
A Palestinian-Canadian teen girl’s anxiety about climate change causes conflict with her family and makes it seem futile to plan for her future.
$9.99, PaperbackInterest ages: 13-18Lexile Reading Level: HL710LThe Player
A gay hockey player in a secret relationship with a teammate worries how coming out will affect their chances in the sport.
$8.99, PaperbackInterest ages: 13-18Reading level: Grade 2Lexile Reading Level: HL370L
Half-Court Trap
A Black teen learns to deal with stress, anger, rivalry and body image issues in the context of basketball.
$27.99, HardcoverInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: 710LHoopers
The story of a young Black teen who is too caught up in the basketball image to put in the work to play well.
$27.99, HardcoverInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: 620LPaddle Battle
A teen boy learns that trusting his team and trying his best helps him accept change and adapt to it.
$27.99, HardcoverInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: HL580LLone Runner
A Black teen displays persistence and confidence to go from running solo to being part of a cross-country team.
$8.99, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 2Lexile Reading Level: 620L
YA Non-Fiction
Righting Canada’s Wrongs: Residential Schools
This updated edition includes the findings of unmarked graves at residential schools and examines the work still to be done to implement the Calls to Action of the TRC Report
$34.95, HardcoverInterest ages: 13-18Righting Canada’s Wrongs: Anti-Semitism and the MS St. Louis
In 1939, a ship of Jewish refugees, including hundreds of children, was turned away by the Canadian government, fuelled by anti-Semitic sentiments. In 2018, Canada apologized.
$34.95, HardcoverInterest ages: 13-18Reading level: Grade 7
LGBTQ+ Romance
The Love Code
A lesbian teen romance set in the competitive world of technology and robotics.
$27.99, HardcoverInterest ages: 13-18Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: HL540LConfessions of a Teenage Drag King
A teen living a double life discovers that the girl they have a crush on appreciates both aspects of their identity.
$27.99, HardcoverInterest ages: 13-18Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: HL600LAce of Hearts
Alvin is ready for romance, but he may never be ready for more$27.99, HardcoverInterest ages: 13-18Reading level: Grade 4Lexile Reading Level: 800LProm Kings
A light-hearted same-sex romance about finding the person you are meant to be with, who might be closer than you think.$27.99, HardcoverInterest ages: 13-18Reading level: Grade 2Lexile Reading Level: HL550L
In a Heartbeat
A romance about a trans teen boy who wants to get away to reinvent himself, only to find someone who loves him for who he is.
$27.99, HardcoverInterest ages: 13-18Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: HL530LJust Julian
A young gay man finds the courage to stand up for himself in an LGBTQ twist on Romeo and Juliet. Romeo gives Julian the strength to face his depression and take a stand against homophobia.$27.99, HardcoverInterest ages: 13-18Reading level: Grade 4Lexile Reading Level: HL660LRomeo for Real
A young man comes to terms with his sexuality in a modern retelling of a Shakespearean classic. When Romeo’s homophobic friends can’t accept him as gay, he must prove that his love for Julian is real.$27.99, HardcoverInterest ages: 13-18Reading level: Grade 4Lexile Reading Level: HL600LTrue to You
In the bizarre world of pro wrestling, a teenage hopeful finds a relationship where he can be true to himself as a gay guy.$27.99, HardcoverInterest ages: 13-18
Walk This Way
A romance about a teen who feels he has to hide the fact that he does drag to get a boyfriend.
$27.99, HardcoverInterest ages: 13-18Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: HL620LLove, IRL
A same-sex romance that explores what happens when love online and in the real world collide.
$8.99, PaperbackInterest ages: 13-18Reading level: Grade 3We Three
A teen finds romance at summer camp and becomes the centre of a polyamorous relationship with two very different partners.$27.99, HardcoverInterest ages: 13-18Same Love
When Adam reveals to his devout parents that he’s gay, they send him to a Christian camp. But when he meets Paul, Adam realizes it’s impossible to bury his attraction and “straighten out.”$27.99, HardcoverInterest ages: 13-18Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: 570L