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.

Rough Magic

A magical island fights back against the humans who exploit it in this fantasy novel inspired by Shakespeare's The Tempest. "Enthralling" - Booklist.

Venom

Spencer is sure someone is doping the racehorses at the stable where he works, but no one will listen to him until he gets some proof.

Riley Park

The victim of a vicious assault, seventeen-year-old Corbin struggles to get his life back and deal with the loss of his best friend.

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.

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.

Child of Dandelions

Fifteen-year-old Sabine, the daughter of Indian parents, has her world is turned upside down when President General Idi Amin declares Indians must be “weeded out” of Uganda in ninety days.

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.