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.

The Clay

In this high-interest accessible horror novel for teen readers, Jewish teen Adam discovers his late grandfather's connection to an ancient book of mysticism and the spell for creating a golem out of clay.

Swerve

By (artist): Marthe Jocelyn

In this high-interest accessible novel for teen readers, Kip gets mixed up with a criminal enterprise when he accidentally keeps a backpack while helping a woman move out and leave her abusive husband.

Tip Jar

In this high-interest accessible novel for teen readers, queer teen Emma tries to figure out who left her a rose in the tip jar at her coffee-shop job.

In the Long Shadows

Leaf and Ash, two girls from the clans, join together on the Great Turtle after discovering a relic from the Stonefolk, while a boy named Reed and a girl named Finch meet on the Broken Waters and sail towards the island.

The Truth About Maura

In this high-interest accessible novel for teen readers, Maura's classmate sees her leaving an abortion clinic and spreads the news on social media. Soon her family, friends and classmates are judging her choice, but Maura is determined that no one is entitled to an explanation.

Our Little Secret

Targeted by their sexually predatory English teacher who threatens their promising futures, high school seniors Jordan, Nick, and Chloe hatch a desperate plan for both revenge and retribution: plot a murder so perfect that maybe, just maybe, they can get away with it.

L'Épreuve

Un nouveau mentor aux intentions nébuleuses entraîne les voisins de casier pour l’Épreuve alors que des élèves français aux secrets bien gardés font leur arrivée au collège.

Delta Oblivion

In this high-interest accessible novel for teen readers, sixteen-year-old mech-bot pilot Tallie needs to mind-sync with her rebellious new partner so she can fulfill her dream of being a champion in the Mech Battles, futuristic robotic fights that are the most popular sport in the world.

Kat vs. Dogs

In this high-interest accessible novel for teen readers, Kat must overcome her fear of dogs to succeed at her pet store job, earn money for a new car and win the heart of her new dog-loving crush.

Trust No One

In this high-interest accessible novel for teen readers, seventeen-year-old Ben is made an accomplice in a crime when his date robs a store and disappears, leaving him to track her down and clear his name before it's too late.

Julia and Romano

Cody’s the first person to make new girl Jules feel welcome in Campbell River, a small coastal community where everyone knows everyone, but can they really build a relationship amid their parents’ legal dispute over a controversial logging operation, locking them on opposite sides of an issue that’s dividing the town in two?

Busted

In this high-interest accessible novel for teen readers, Jonah inadvertently records a video of two of his hockey teammates play fighting. When one of them is seriously hurt, Jonah is conflicted about what to do.

The Curse of Heartwood Academy

In this high-interest accessible novel for teen readers, fifteen-year-old Allie must spend the night in a haunted forest when the senior students at her new school force her into an initiation ritual.

No Brainer

In this high-interest accessible novel for teen readers, Liv finds herself at the center of a feminist movement when she's teased and reprimanded for not wearing a bra.

Red Flags and Butterflies

Tenth-grader Lexie works overtime to help launch her father’s new renovation business, hoping that, in exchange, she’ll obtain his blessing to attend the art school of her dreams. But when she catches him in a compromising lie, Lexie must make an impossible choice between appeasing her father and staying true to herself.

We Bury Nothing

Keira lands a prestigious summer internship at a museum built atop a former WWII prisoner of war camp, but her summer is disrupted by two suspicious deaths, which might be connected to her research on the unsolved murder of a German POW in 1945 amid a seemingly impossible escape attempt.

À s'en arracher le cœur

Illustrated By: LaCharbonne

Préoccupée par les inégalités de genre et la montée des violences chez les jeunes en couple, l'autrice analyse avec sensibilité l’impact des stéréotypes véhiculés par la culture populaire sur notre vision de nous-mêmes et des relations amoureuses.

L’ Autre Bout du monde

À dix-sept ans et en plein deuil, Mira prend le volant pour un été avec l’imprévisible Marguerite, une sexagénaire pleine de surprises. De l’Abitibi à la Gaspésie, au fil des secrets dévoilés, elle découvre que l’émancipation passe par la musique, la rébellion et des rencontres inattendues.