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.

First Time

While her best friend drifts away, fifteen-year-old Haley must fight off the unwelcome advances of her mother's new boyfriend.

Paralyzed

A football tackle gone wrong puts a boy in hospital and leaves star linebacker Reggie Scott feeling confused, guilty and alone.

Scum

Fifteen-year-old Megan's brother is dead, apparently a random victim of violence. As Megan digs deeper, she finds that Danny was "known to police" and that nobody wants to solve the crime.

Spiral

After breaking her back, fifteen-year-old Abby tries everything to take away her pain before finding the answer in a patient horse called Charlie and a faith in herself.

Learning to Fly

Sixteen-year-old Jason is a recent immigrant from China living in a close-minded town. Holding on to his friendship with a Native boy, also an outsider, Jason finds he needs to fight to belong and to find a new home.

Big Guy

Derek thinks he might be falling in love for the first time ever. The problem is, he hasn't been entirely honest with his online boyfriend.

Crossover

Kyle is a rising basketball star, but his interest in theater causes huge problems both on and off the court.

Bull's Eye

After the death of her aunt, Emily finds that her life has been a lie and she has to search for the truth about where she came from and who she is.

Winter Hawk Star

When Tyler and his obnoxious teammate, Riley, are sent to volunteer at a youth program, Tyler finds the strength and passion that allows him to step up his game on the ice.

Two Foot Punch

Jesse blames her brother for their parents' death in a house fire, but when he gets involved with a gang, Jesse knows she is the only one who can save him.

Blazer Drive

When Josh, left-winger for the Kamloops Blazers, finds dead cattle on the family ranch, he might have more than a promising hockey career on the line.