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.

Son Who Returns

When fifteen-year-old Mark Centeno goes to live on the Chumash Reservation, he's obsessed with surfing, but before long he's captivated by something he's never considered much—his Native heritage.

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.

Soldier Doll

A soldier doll began its life in England during the World War I, then moved on to Nazi Germany in the 1930s, a Czech concentration camp during World War II, Vietnam in 1970, through the aftermath of 9/11 to the present day, until fifteen-year-old Elizabeth finds it.

Tilly

Tilly's message is powerful and universal: when we know and honor ourselves, we are capable of deep healing and of achieving what our hearts most desire.

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.

Rachel's Promise

The story that began in Rachel's Secret continues, as Rachel struggles as a Jewish refugee after leaving Russia for Shanghai and Sergei tries to survive amongst the revolutionary turmoil of St. Petersburg Russia.

Until Today

Kat is alone with a secret she doesn’t want to keep, but can’t risk telling. A victim of longtime abuse, she is torn between keeping it secret and protecting another from her abuser.

My Side

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

Little Brother of War

A Native teen rebels against his father's wishes for him to play football and follow the path of his older football-hero brother. Instead, he joins a Choctaw stickball team and follows his own path.

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.