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The Hoop and the Harm
Author Jawara Pedican brings the vivid authenticity of lived experience in the basketball hotbed of West Indian Toronto to The Hoop and the Harm.
$14.99, PaperbackInterest ages: 13-18Reading level: Grade 4Lexile Reading Level: 810L
The Hoop and the Harm
Author Jawara Pedican brings the vivid authenticity of lived experience in the basketball hotbed of West Indian Toronto to The Hoop and the Harm.
Interest ages: 13-18
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.
$9.99, PaperbackInterest ages: 11-18Reading level: Grade 4Lexile Reading Level: HL670L
Not 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.
$9.99, PaperbackInterest ages: 12-16Reading level: Grade 5Lexile Reading Level: HL730L
Creeboy
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 2Lexile Reading Level: HL590L
Denial
A teen novel about pregnancy denial.
$9.99, PaperbackInterest ages: 13-18Reading level: Grade 2Lexile Reading Level: HL490L
Bank Shot
The story of how a young teen girl tries to balance responsibilities at home with a chance to play basketball.
$8.99, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 2Lexile Reading Level: HL570L
Hoopers
The story of a young Black teen who is too caught up in the basketball image to put in the work to play well.
$8.99, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: 620L
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.
$8.99, PaperbackInterest ages: 13-18Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: HL530L
Half-Court Trap
A Black teen learns to deal with stress, anger, rivalry and body image issues in the context of basketball.
$8.99, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: 710L
Jamilah 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: HL710L
Paddle Battle
A teen boy learns that trusting his team and trying his best helps him accept change and adapt to it.
$8.99, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: HL580L
Walk This Way
A romance about a teen who feels he has to hide the fact that he does drag to get a boyfriend.
$8.99, PaperbackInterest ages: 13-18Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: HL620L
White Privilege Deal With It
A reader-directed exploration of white privilege and the legacy of racism in society and media.
$22.65, HardcoverInterest ages: 9-14Lexile Reading Level: 780L
Head to Head
A young teen girl learns to overcome her rivalry with a soccer teammate so they can lead the team together.
$8.99, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 2Lexile Reading Level: HL590L
Lone 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
Spin Out
A teen has to come to terms with his life when online car-racing and reality collide.$8.99, PaperbackInterest ages: 13-18Reading level: Grade 3
Body Image Deal With It
A reader-directed exploration of body-image and body-shaming within society and media.
$22.65, HardcoverInterest ages: 9-14Reading level: Grade 5Lexile Reading Level: 760L
Last Pick
A young teen with an invisible disability overcomes self-doubt and bullying to find her place on a basketball team.
$8.99, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: 630L