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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.
$16.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 13-18Reading level: Grade 4Lexile Reading Level: 810L
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.
$14.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 12-16Reading level: Grade 5Lexile Reading Level: HL730L
Bank Shot
The story of how a young teen girl tries to balance responsibilities at home with a chance to play basketball.
$12.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 2Lexile Reading Level: HL570L
Half-Court Trap
A Black teen learns to deal with stress, anger, rivalry and body image issues in the context of basketball.
$12.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: 710L
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.
$12.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: 620L
Paddle Battle
A teen boy learns that trusting his team and trying his best helps him accept change and adapt to it.
$12.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: HL580L
Last Pick
A young teen with an invisible disability overcomes self-doubt and bullying to find her place on a basketball team.
$12.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: 630L
Lone Runner
A Black teen displays persistence and confidence to go from running solo to being part of a cross-country team.
$12.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 2Lexile Reading Level: 620L
Open Ice
A young teen girl tries to unite her co-ed hockey team and prove to herself and everyone else that she can play.
$12.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: 620L
Rugby Rookies
A young girl and her friends face practical and gender obstacles to form their own rugby team.
$12.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 2Lexile Reading Level: 510L
Head to Head
A young teen girl learns to overcome her rivalry with a soccer teammate so they can lead the team together.
$12.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 2Lexile Reading Level: HL590L
Volleyball Vibe
A young teen girl discovers playing sports as a way to boost self-esteem and feel like she belongs.
$12.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: HL530L
Easy Out
When playing out of your league, do your best to be the best$12.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 2Lexile Reading Level: HL620L
Long Bomb
Ed doesn't look like a football star. But can he play like one?$12.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: HL600L
Northern Star
Inspired by the career of NHL star Jordin Tootoo, this book follows one exceptional player's journey towards hockey greatness.$12.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 2Lexile Reading Level: HL610L
Rugby Rivals
When opponents become teammates, Sam needs to prove he knows what rugby is all about$12.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 2Lexile Reading Level: HL520L
The Comeback
Soccer is the best medicine$12.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 2Lexile Reading Level: HL540L
Dressed to Play
A young athlete faces the pressure to redefine her self-image as more "girly."$12.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 3
Run and Gun
A young teen uses basketball to find a balance between his school teammates and his friends from a disadvantaged part of town.$12.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 3