The Issues books are in-depth examinations of subjects that are often difficult to talk about, such as abortion rights, feminism, assisted dying and mental health. They are written by authors who have a personal involvement and commitment to the subject they are writing about.

Plunge

In this high-interest sports novel for teens, Cade has to use his triathlon training to save his entire family.

The Darkhouse

In this novel for teens, a girl discovers that her father's amateur science experiments have sinister goals.

Terminate

In this next installment of the high-interest Retribution series, Josie and her friends team up again to figure out why so many homeless teens are ending up in the city morgue.

Blood and Belonging

In this work of crime fiction, RCMP Sergeant Ray Robertson is on holidays in Turks and Caicos when he discovers the body of a man on the beach.

Undiscovered Country

Cat’s life is divided. Before her mom died, she had happiness and purpose. Now, everything seems meaningless. When Cat finds a volunteer program that will send her to South America, she thinks she can escape from her grief. But life as a “voluntourist” is not an escape, and the new people and places Cat meets bring challenges she never expected.

Show Mode

In this high-interest novel for teen readers, Adina wants to put together a perfect act for the school fashion show.

Pinch Me

In this high-interest novel for teen readers, pop sensation Darius Zaire wakes up to discover he has somehow been transported back to his old, completely ordinary life.

Saying Good-bye to London

Francis is a shy 15-year-old when he meets confident, 16-year-old Sawyer. Sparks fly, and Sawyer gets pregnant. Francis has a lot of growing up to do, and it seems like he's being forced to do it all at once. Sawyer decides to give the baby up for adoption, but that’s just the start. Where will they be when it’s time to say good-bye to baby London?

Subject to Change

In this novel for teens, fifteen-year-old Declan struggles to make sense of his older brother's delinquency, his father's sexuality and his feelings for a girl who is way out of his league.

Strings Attached

In this high-interest novel for teen readers, Brielle steps into the role of principal cellist when her best friend is injured.

In Plain Sight

In this high-interest novel for teen readers, Megan learns that her father is a convicted terrorist and that her mother has been living under an assumed name for fifteen years.

Desert Slam

In this high-interest novel for teen readers, Maya is involved in a car accident while on vacation in Palm Springs.

Drawn Away

In this paranormal novel for teens, Jack finds himself drawn into the world of a character from one of Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tales.

A Dark Truth

In this high-interest novel for teens, Riley learns that the color of your skin does affect how you are treated.

Billboard Express

This high-interest novel for teen readers is set in Nashville, where Elle, a talented musician, tries to make it in the cutthroat music business.

River Traffic

In this high-interest novel for teens, Tom realizes someone close to him is committing crimes on the Detroit River, but can he stop them in time?

A Murder for Max

Maxine Benson, police chief in a small town, sets out to solve the murder of a local bad boy in this work of crime fiction.