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.

Skylark

After Angie's father leaves town to find work, her family ends up evicted and living in their car. Struggling with the realities of homelessness, Angie discovers slam poetry and her own voice.

Above All Else

Del tries to figure out who is responsible for injuring his teammate when winning takes priority on the Cardinals soccer team.

Warm Up

Jasmine's dance team is falling apart just before a competition, and it’s up to Jasmine to figure out a way to bring the team together.

Big Time

Gerri dreams of making it big as a singer on her favorite reality show, but she hasn’t counted on being kicked off early in the competition.

Bike Thief

Injured in a car accident that killed his parents, Nick and his sister are in foster care. Forced into stealing bikes to repay a debt, Nick gets involved with a violent criminal gang.

Totally Unrelated

When Neil starts to compose and play his own music, it conflicts with the traditional Celtic music he performs with his family's band.

My Side

When Addy is publicly humiliated, it is terrible, but when she finds out her best friend was involved, it is almost unbearable.

Hurricane Heat

Years after Travis's parents die in a car crash and he and his younger sister, Amanda, are separated, Travis sets out to search for her at the risk of losing an opportunity for a future baseball career.

The Thirteenth Rose

It's Valentine's night, and late-night radio talk-show host Charlie D's planned discussion of love and satisfaction is derailed when a vigilante group promises to kill one prostitute each hour and post their murders live online.

Edge of Flight

Vanisha challenges her own fears and climbing abilities to help save her friend's life and discovers the strength to make some important personal choices about her future.

Contingency Plan

Sandra Sinclair realizes she's made a terrible mistake in marrying into an abusive relationship, putting herself and her twelve-year-old daughter in grave danger.

Coming Clean

Rob wants to be a DJ, but when a girl overdoses during his first gig and his brother is implicated, Rob realizes he could lose everything.