Hacking Heartbreak

Imprint: James Lorimer & Company Ltd., Publishers
Publication Date: 20 May 2025
Copyright Year: 2025
ISBN: 9781459419445
Page Count: 176
Dimensions: 6" x 9"
Interest ages: 12-18

Name: Hacking Heartbreak
SKU: 11015
Availability: InStock

by Kevin heronJones

After hacking the social media accounts of his crush, Baron is in a race against the clock to fix the mess he made and save her from serious consequences.

A Canadian Children's Book Centre Best Book for Kids & Teens, starred selection

Baron is a computer whiz with a passion for hacking and when the girl of his dreams starts taking an interest in him, he all but short circuits. Keyanna sees their dates as more casual than the love-struck Baron, but everything seems to be going well. When he sees her on a date with another guy, Baron hacks her school and social media accounts, angry and hurt.

As jealousy fades and reality sets in, Baron realizes the seriousness of his action. Knowing regret will never be enough, Baron races against the clock to fix his mess.

Kevin heronJones’s latest is another realistic, authentic depiction of the life of a Black youth in Canada. Set in Brampton, Hacking Heartbreak is a story about the intensity of first love and learning to live with the consequences of your actions.

About the Author

KEVIN HERONJONES is the author of Not Talking About You. He is a youth basketball coach, author, journalist, actor, lecturer and award-winning performance poet. He has numerous spoken word recordings and his poetry book titles include Vision, I AM a Child of the SUN and Telephone Love. He lives in Milton, Ontario.