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Creeboy
In the literary tradition of The Outsiders comes a coming-of-age novel about teen boys and Indigenous gangs.
$14.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 13-18Reading level: Grade 2
Righting Canada's Wrongs: Africville
In the 1960s, after ignoring the Black community’s repeated petitions for basic services, the City of Halifax bulldozed Africville in the name of urban renewal.
$34.95, HardcoverInterest ages: 13-18
In a Heartbeat
A romance about a trans teen boy who wants to get away to reinvent himself, only to find someone who loves him for who he is.
$14.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 13-18Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: HL530L
Walk This Way
A romance about a teen who feels he has to hide the fact that he does drag to get a boyfriend.
$14.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 13-18Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: HL620L
White Privilege
A reader-directed exploration of white privilege and the legacy of racism in society and media.
$24.95, HardcoverInterest ages: 9-14Lexile Reading Level: 780L
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
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
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
P.K. Subban
A biography of Canadian defenceman P.K. Subban, which focuses on his determination, his experience with racism and his support for charities for children$12.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 12-18Reading level: Grade 5Lexile Reading Level: 800L
Willie O'Ree
This book traces the early life of the NHL's first black hockey player, Willie O'Ree, from his home in Fredericton, New Bruswick to the Hockey Hall of Fame$12.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 12-18Reading level: Grade 4Lexile Reading Level: 870L
If I Go Missing
Powerfully written and beautifully illustrated, this graphic nonfiction book reveals an Indigenous teen's response to a human rights crisis.
$24.95, HardcoverInterest ages: 12-18
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$14.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 13-18Reading level: Grade 4Lexile Reading Level: HL610L
Spin Out
A teen has to come to terms with his life when online car-racing and reality collide.$12.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 13-18Reading level: Grade 3
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.$24.95, HardcoverInterest ages: 12-18Reading level: Grade 4Lexile Reading Level: 760L
Prom Kings
A light-hearted same-sex romance about finding the person you are meant to be with, who might be closer than you think.$14.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 13-18Reading level: Grade 2Lexile Reading Level: HL550L
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.$14.95, 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.$14.95, 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.$14.95, 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.$12.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 13-18Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: HL560L