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Powwow Summer
A teen novel about a young woman's exploration of her Indigenous background and how it influences her identity and sense of self$8.99, PaperbackInterest ages: 13-18Reading level: Grade 4Lexile Reading Level: HL610L
We Three
A teen finds romance at summer camp and becomes the centre of a polyamorous relationship with two very different partners.$8.99, PaperbackInterest ages: 13-18Reading level: Grade 4Lexile Reading Level: HL600L
The Courage of Elfina
Realistically presented and powerfully illustrated, this teen graphic novel reveals the untold story of child exploitation and one girl's courage to escape.$24.99, HardcoverInterest ages: 12-18Reading level: Grade 4Lexile Reading Level: 760L
Rez Runaway
Raised on an Indian reserve, seventeen-year-old Joe Littlechief runs away when his devout Christian community discovers he is gay.$27.99, HardcoverInterest ages: 14-18Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: 600L
Locked Up
A teen fears that years in juvenile detention have made it impossible for him to make a life in the outside world.$8.99, PaperbackInterest ages: 13-18Reading level: Grade 2Lexile Reading Level: HL520L
On the Run
A teen realizes the only way to stop ending up back in juvenile detention is to take responsibility for his decisions.$8.99, PaperbackInterest ages: 13-18Reading level: Grade 2Lexile Reading Level: HL580L
What Makes You Beautiful
The story of a young person finding a place among other LGBTQ teens, and discovering the truth about their own orientation and gender.$8.99, PaperbackInterest ages: 13-18Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: HL630L
Charming
A young woman follows her heart to find her voice in a modern LGBT retelling of a classic fairy tale.$8.99, PaperbackInterest ages: 13-18Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: HL520L
Cinders
A young woman's kindness, inventiveness, and hard work earn her love in a modern LGBT retelling of Cinderella.$8.99, PaperbackInterest ages: 13-18Reading level: Grade 4Lexile Reading Level: HL570L
Cold Grab
Recently arrived from the Philippines, Angelo needs friends to fit in, but he gets in with a group of teens involved in crime.$8.99, PaperbackInterest ages: 13-18Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: HL560L
Push Back
Zaine enters a restorative justice agreement to avoid criminal charges. But will his rage or some new gang members land him back on the streets first?$8.99, PaperbackInterest ages: 13-18Reading level: Grade 4Lexile Reading Level: HL600L
Just 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.$8.99, PaperbackInterest ages: 13-18Reading level: Grade 4Lexile Reading Level: HL660L
Romeo 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.$8.99, PaperbackInterest ages: 13-18Reading level: Grade 4Lexile Reading Level: HL600L
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
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
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