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Freedom of Expression Deal With It
Everyone has the right to express their opinions and attitudes, but what happens when these rights conflict with the rights or safety of others?
$24.95, HardcoverInterest ages: 9-14Reading level: Grade 5Lexile Reading Level: 800L
The Playmaker
The story of a young girl who overcomes envy, prejudice, and her own problems with self-esteem to make a place on a new hockey team.$12.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 2Lexile Reading Level: 640L
Breaking Through
Profiles of Canadian women athletes who are breaking down barriers and taking the game for themselves.$12.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 12-18Reading level: Grade 4Lexile Reading Level: HL720L
Tough Call
Malia wants to be a good basketball referee, but can she make the right calls, especially against her sister's team?$12.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: HL540L
Called Up
David is embarrassed when he doesn't make the A team. But befriending Omar, a Syrian refugee, makes David realize how lucky he is to be playing hockey at all.$12.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 2Lexile Reading Level: HL560L
Empty Net
The story of a young girl who learns a different way of life and appreciation of her sport in a remote northern community.$12.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: 670L
Carey Price
This is the story of how Carey Price became the highest paid goalie in the NHL and a role model for Indigenous youth everywhere.$12.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 12-18Reading level: Grade 5Lexile Reading Level: 890L
Freerunner
Angry at class differences in his new city, a teen finds confidence in a new sport. Freerunner explores jealousy, status and self-esteem on and off the play area.$12.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: HL520L
Sliding Home
Fearing for his father in violent El Salvador, a young baseball player finds help from his community.$12.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: HL530L
The Fake-Chicken Kung Fu Fighting Blues
12-year-old filmmaker Anthony has culture shock after leaving the big city's Chinatown for a remote northern community. Can he learn to love his new home, even though there are no other Asian families around and he doesn't understand the town's obsession with hockey?$12.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 8-12Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: 630L
Bad Shot
A small-town basketball player is bullied by a teammate from a wealthier family. Set against the realistic backdrop of a struggling small town, Bad Shot explores the emotional realities of performance anxiety, socioeconomic status, and bullying.$12.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-13Reading 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.$12.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: 660L
Mermaid Warrior Squad
At summer arts camp, shy Dylan and outgoing Coral create a comic book about mermaids. But when the camp bullies target Coral, can Dylan channel her inner mermaid warrior to save her and the final show?$12.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 8-12Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: 620L
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.$12.95, 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.$12.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: 660L
Snow Soccer
Sarimah, a young Syrian refugee, moves to Saskatoon and has to switch from playing soccer in the sand to the snow while learning to adjust to her new life in Canada.$12.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 4Lexile 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.$12.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 9-12Reading level: Grade 2Lexile Reading Level: 460L
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.$12.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: 670L
Run for Your Life
Cross-country runner Chris trains with a Native kid who has been displaced by a fire in the community and learns what it's like to be a refugee and literally run for your life.$12.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: 540L