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.

Easy Street

In this high-interest novel for teen readers, Rob has mixed feelings about his brother, Adam, being released from prison.

The Ledge

In this high-interest novel for teen readers, sixteen-year-old Nick tries to adjust to his new reality after a surfing accident leaves him partially paralyzed.

Stella Rising

In this high-interest novel for teen readers, sixteen-year-old Stella is suddenly famous after her music video goes viral.

Found

Nick, a teenage Native American survival expert, needs to avoid being found by the outlaws in relentless pursuit of him. Can he stay safe until the odds are in his favor?

Inside Broadside

Inside Broadside looks at the impact 1980s feminist newspaper Broadside: A Feminist Review had on the lives of both the women who participated in its creation and the women who read one or all of its 96 issues.

The Justice Project

In this mystery for teens, high-school student Matt Barnes, whose life has been upended by a serious injury, lands a summer job defending the wrongly convicted.

Picking Up the Pieces

This nonfiction book, illustrated with photographs, tells the story of the making of the Witness Blanket, a work by Indigenous artist Carey Newman that includes hundreds of items from every residential school in Canada and stories from the Survivors who donated them.

Blood Ties

In this work of crime fiction, country handyman Cedric O'Toole finds his life turned upside down when a stranger shows up claiming to be his brother.

Boil Line

In this high-interest novel for young readers, Nate investigates the death of a river-kayaking guide.

Girls Like Me

In this high-interest novel for teen readers, sixteen-year-old Emma is raped by a popular boy from school.

Watch Out

In this high-interest novel for teen readers, fifteen-year-old Charlie investigates a series of break-ins in his neighborhood.

Coming Back

In this work of fiction, Julie works with a therapy horse to help heal the PTSD she suffers from after a horrific car accident.

Nowhere to Hide

A coming-of-age story about a bullied Native American teen who's navigating her way through high school while dealing with learning disabilities and a dysfunctional mother.

Trail of Crumbs

In this young adult novel, Greta and her twin brother are abandoned by their father and stepmother, and Greta struggles with the confusion and shame she feels after being raped.

Jammer Star

In this high-interest sports novel for young readers, Robin desperately wants to be the MVP of her roller derby team.

Shutout

In this high-interest sports novel for young readers, Alex has to figure out who's trying to get him kicked off the hockey team.

Nova in New York

In this high-interest novel for teen readers, Nova goes to New York for a summer dance program at the prestigious Joffrey Ballet

Cub

In this high-interest novel for teen readers, Theo enters a cooking contest and catches the eye of a celebrity restaurant owner.