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.

Big Water

In this historical fiction for teens, Christina and Daniel struggle to survive when the steamship Asia goes down in a violent storm.

Shark

In this high-interest novel for teen readers, Mark "Shark" Hewitt is forced to play pool for profit.

Kryptonite

In this high-interest novel for teen readers, Jackson gets in over his head when he tries to save a girl from her drug-dealer boyfriend.

White Sand Blues

Paramedic Ashley Grant finds herself in the middle of a murder investigation while in the Victoria and Albert Islands in this work of crime fiction.

Infiltrate

In this next installment of the high-interest Retribution series, Raven goes undercover to find the link between a pharmaceutical company and a wave of teen suicides.

POV

In this high-interest novel for teen readers, Spencer is commissioned to create a music video for a blues-rap band.

Firewall

In this high-interest novel for teen readers, Josh discovers a virtual town that is eerily similar to his own.

Up North

In this high-interest novel for teen readers, Rob is involved in a violent incident in a northern community.

Pop Quiz

In this high-interest novel for teen readers, Aiden tries to save his TV show from being canceled.

Plank's Law

In this novel for teens, Trevor, who has Huntington's disease, connects with an old man who helps him live his life more fully.

To Look a Nazi in the Eye

The true story of nineteen-year-old Jordana Lebowitz’s time in Germany, where she went to witness the trial of Oskar Groening, known as the bookkeeper of Auschwitz, a man charged with being complicit in the death of more than 300,000 Jews.

On the Spectrum

The unexpected responsibility of caring for her autistic brother during her summer in Paris turns out to be just the adventure that Clara needed.