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.

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.

Deep Girls

Short stories about girls and young women who, approaching adulthood, see their parents for the complex, flawed and vulnerable people they are.

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.

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.

Cub

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

Thicker Than Water

In this high-interest novel for teens, Zack has to decide between betraying a family member or losing a friend when an eighteen-year-old girl goes missing.

Offbeat

In this high-interest novel for teen readers, Rose loves the fiddle and is determined to become a folk sensation. But her mom is insisting she study only classical violin.

Blue Water Hues

In this work of crime fiction, paramedic Ashley Grant becomes embroiled in a murder investigation soon after being called to a fire at a beach resort.