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Body Image
A reader-directed exploration of body-image and body-shaming within society and media.
$24.95, 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.
$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.
$8.99, Digital (ePub)Interest 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
Open Secrets
A teen girl faces sexual harassment and misogyny when she tries to succeed in the local music scene.
$12.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 13-18Reading level: Grade 2Lexile Reading Level: HL550L
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
The Love Code
A lesbian teen romance set in the competitive world of technology and robotics.
$14.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 13-18Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: HL540L
The Player
A gay hockey player in a secret relationship with a teammate worries how coming out will affect their chances in the sport.
$12.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 13-18Reading level: Grade 2Lexile Reading Level: HL370L
Proud to Play
Profiles of Canadian LGBTQ+ athletes who made the playing field more inclusive — including 2020 Olympic Summer Games athletes$24.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-18Reading level: Grade 5
Proud to Play
Profiles of Canadian LGBTQ+ athletes who made the playing field more inclusive — including 2020 Olympic Summer Games athletes$24.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-18Reading level: Grade 5
Righting 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
Islamophobia
A reader-directed exploration of tolerance, inclusiveness, and situations where information and communication might create prejudice against Muslims.
$24.95, HardcoverInterest ages: 9-14Reading level: Grade 4Lexile Reading Level: 840L
Confessions 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.
$14.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 13-18Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: HL600L
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, Digital (ePub)Interest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 2Lexile Reading Level: HL590L
Love, IRL
A same-sex romance that explores what happens when love online and in the real world collide.
$14.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 13-18Reading level: Grade 3
No Known Address
A teen in conflict with his parents searches for a place to live and a way to keep his life together.
$7.99, Digital (ePub)Interest ages: 13-18Reading level: Grade 2Lexile Reading Level: HL530L
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
Consent
A timely new resource to help kids understand and resolve conflicts stemming from issues of consent$24.95, HardcoverInterest ages: 9-14Reading level: Grade 5Lexile Reading Level: 770L
Ace of Hearts
Alvin is ready for romance, but he may never be ready for more$14.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 13-18Reading level: Grade 4Lexile Reading Level: 800L