Sam
Sam — redheaded, orphaned, temperamental — is sent to Johnson “Blue Gables” Juvenile Center after getting into a fight. Awaiting trial, Sam learns to process his emotions and becomes more hopeful about his future.
What Does Hate Look Like?
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How do we talk about hate that hurts? Real kids from real classrooms share their stories to help us to see the bias, prejudice, violence, discrimination, and exclusion around us—what hate looks like to them. Why? So we can stand against hate and never be the cause of it. And to show us how to cope and get support if we have been hurt.
Phoenix Gets Greater
A delightful and gentle story about a young Two-Spirit Indigenous child celebrating his identity, overcoming bullying, and bonding with his family.
Careful What You Wish For
In this high-interest accessible novel for teen readers, a lonely teen stumbles onto a website that makes wishes come true.
Final Cut
In this high-interest accessible novel for teen readers, a bullied teen plots the ultimate revenge.
Better Connected
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Part of the nonfiction Orca Think series for middle-grade readers, this illustrated book is an inspiring look at the positive and creative ways girls are using social media.
On the Internet
Using illustrations, full-color photographs and straightforward text, this nonfiction picture book introduces the topic of online safety.
Managing Student Behavior
This practical book provides an in-depth understanding of student behavior, along with many effective, evidence-based strategies that support positive change. Although there is no one-size-fits-all answer, when these strategies are applied consistently they will have a profound effect on classroom behavior that will last.
The Land Grab
Young Alfred Swallow uses his wits when he is intimidated at gun point by a bunch of hired thugs and when he lands in a rattle snake den. His determination to stop the corrupt land agent and help his family keep their land comes into focus when he involves people who know how to stop the land grab.
On the Line
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In this novel for middle readers, thirteen-year-old basketball star Jordan Ryker learns that his father is gay.
Depth of Field
In this high-interest accessible novel for teen readers, Josh discovers a criminal operation while on a photography assignment.
Face the Music
In this high-interest accessible novel for teen readers, Tyler and his friend Mason are desperate to escape the small town they've grown up in.
Urchin
While questioning her gender identity, a young girl is pulled between the dark world of fairylore and the dynamic world of early 20th-century scientific experimentation as she struggles to save her missing mother.
Sorry For Your Loss
In this novel for middle readers, twelve-year-old Evie befriends a boy who is grieving the loss of both his parents.
Jordan and Max, Showtime
In this illustrated early chapter book, a young boy has trouble fitting in at his new school until an unlikely friendship gives him the courage to show his true self to his classmates.
Kylie the Magnificent
In this high-interest accessible novel for middle-grade readers, amateur magician Kylie has to work hard to be taken seriously.
Growing Up Trans
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This illustrated nonfiction anthology is a collection of stories, essays, poetry and art by transgender youth.
Nye, Sand and Stones
A young girl challenges destructive behavior from the citizens of an island of stones that the rest of her community on an island of sand has been accepting since the beginning of time.
Riley Can't Stop Crying
While his sister tries everything to help, a young boy isn’t sure why he can’t stop crying in this transitional picture book.
Genie Meanie
In this partially illustrated chapter book, an eight-year-old girl confronts a bully with the help of a genie she discovers has been living in a spice bottle her grandmother left her.
Back
After serving time for a violent crime, Jojo returns to the neighborhood and tries to take his life back.
Sticks and Stones
In this high-interest accessible novel for teen readers, Jujube takes on her tormentors and helps a group of girls win back their self-esteem.
Dreaming in Color
In this high-interest novel for teen readers, a young teen is thrilled when she gets into art school but shocked to learn that some students feel she doesn’t belong there.
Pigboy
A school field trip to a heritage farm turns dangerous when an escaped convict appears on the scene.
