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Team Fugee
Ozzie and the other Nigerian refugees compete with a team of refugees from Syria for time on the field. The two rival teams must then unite to try to win the division championship.$8.99, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 4Lexile Reading Level: 690L
Valour at Vimy Ridge
A defining moment in Canadian military history. A much-needed Allied victory. A show of valour and heroism. The battle of Vimy Ridge in April 1917 saw Canadian troops storm a strategic 14-kilometre long escarpment that was believed to be impregnable. This was the first time in the nation's history that a corps-sized formation fought together as a unit under its own meticulous planning. Canadian troops persevered under heavy fire to take the ridge, demonstrating incredible discipline and bravery. The battle became a symbol of sacrifice for the young nation and a turning point in its role in the global theatre of war.$16.95, Paperback
Epic Fail
Three teenagers from a multiracial, mixed-income neighborhood face the consequences of a traumatic sexual assault when photos of the incident appear online. A tough but realistic story about teen relationships, rape culture and how social media can magnify its impact.$8.99, PaperbackInterest ages: 13-18Reading level: Grade 4
Golden Game
Abbas and his soccer team of fellow refugees are playing in a big tournament. When a traffic accident triggers crippling flashbacks to war-torn Syria, Abbas perseveres to support his teammates through the competition.$8.99, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: 660L
Ride or Die
Kanika, a 15-year-old Black girl from a small town, is lured into the sex trade when she falls for an older teenage boy. Based on true-events, this book recounts the physical and emotional abuse experienced by young victims of sex trafficking, and how one girl survives and escapes.$8.99, PaperbackInterest ages: 13-18Reading level: Grade 4Lexile Reading Level: HL610L
Saving Grad
Vienna, a mixed Native American teen, and her mother struggle to escape her step-father's constant violence by moving to a new city to start new lives.$8.99, PaperbackInterest ages: 13-18Reading level: Grade 5Lexile Reading Level: HL610L
Stick Pick
When hockey player Janine is left paralyzed after a car accident, her best friend encourages her to get into sledge hockey. She quickly grows to love the sport and finds her voice speaking up for disabled people's rights.$8.99, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: HL590L
Tournament Fugee
Unable to concentrate on his game because of the traumas he experienced in Syria, Victor, captain of a soccer team of refugee kids, discovers how to offer real leadership to his team during a national competition.$8.99, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: 660L
True 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.$14.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 13-18Reading level: Grade 4
You're You
A believable portrayal of a politically active LGBTQ teen who has always identified as a lesbian. When Freyja finds herself attracted to a South Asian boy, she comes to a new identity for herself as bisexual.$8.99, PaperbackInterest ages: 13-18Reading level: Grade 4Lexile Reading Level: HL500L
Follow Your Heart
Nisha has always been a good Tamil daughter. Her parents want her to become a doctor or an engineer but what she really loves is writingÂ… and her classmate, Todd. Can love conquer obligation?$27.99, HardcoverInterest ages: 13-18Reading level: Grade 5Lexile Reading Level: 680L
Head Hunter
Winning at any price can cost you everything$9.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 9-13Reading level: Grade 2Lexile Reading Level: 560L
Love Is Love
Overweight and unhappy, Emmy is surprised when Jude is interested in her. Jude is transgender and Emmy has to decide if she can to put her own true self on the line for real love.$27.99, HardcoverInterest ages: 13-18Reading level: Grade 4Lexile Reading Level: 570L
Same 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
Superhero Ninja Wrestling Star
Archie starts Grade 6 as the only kid who has not grown over the summer. He goes on a mission to make himself bigger, stronger and faster to impress his best girl friend, Shamini.$27.99, HardcoverInterest ages: 9-12Reading level: Grade 2Lexile Reading Level: 460L
Trolled
Swimmer Andy is determined to make it to nationals so he uses a viral video to crowdfund his trip there. But when he pranks a promising female swimmer on camera, all that attention turns sour.$27.99, HardcoverInterest ages: 9-13Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: 580L
Golden Goal
At his new school, Dylan joins a soccer team of immigrant and refugee students. Getting to know his teammates provides Dylan with a lesson on teamwork and opens his eyes about real hardship.$8.99, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: 670L
Girlness Deal With It
A timely new resource for helping kids deal with issues surrounding gender identity and how girls can cope with the conflicts that arise when we question what it means to be female.$22.65, HardcoverInterest ages: 9-14Reading level: Grade 7Lexile Reading Level: 840L
Guyness Deal With It
A timely new resource for helping kids deal with issues surrounding gender identity and how boys can cope with the conflicts that arise when we question what it means to be male.$22.65, HardcoverInterest ages: 9-14Reading level: Grade 7Lexile Reading Level: 840L