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.

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.

Caterpillars Can't Swim

Ryan, who uses a wheelchair, is at his most confident when he's in the water. When he rescues his schoolmate, Jack, from the water their lives become connected, whether they like it or not. Ryan keeps Jack's secret about that day, but with Jack dogged by rumours about his sexuality at school, Ryan feels that Jack still might need help.

Hit the Ground Running

In this novel for teens, Dee and her younger brother, Eddie, make a run for the Canadian border when their father disappears and social workers start snooping around their Arizona home.

Plunge

In this high-interest sports novel for teens, Cade has to use his triathlon training to save his entire family.

Terminate

In this next installment of the high-interest Retribution series, Josie and her friends team up again to figure out why so many homeless teens are ending up in the city morgue.

Undiscovered Country

Cat’s life is divided. Before her mom died, she had happiness and purpose. Now, everything seems meaningless. When Cat finds a volunteer program that will send her to South America, she thinks she can escape from her grief. But life as a “voluntourist” is not an escape, and the new people and places Cat meets bring challenges she never expected.

Pinch Me

In this high-interest novel for teen readers, pop sensation Darius Zaire wakes up to discover he has somehow been transported back to his old, completely ordinary life.

Saying Good-bye to London

Francis is a shy 15-year-old when he meets confident, 16-year-old Sawyer. Sparks fly, and Sawyer gets pregnant. Francis has a lot of growing up to do, and it seems like he's being forced to do it all at once. Sawyer decides to give the baby up for adoption, but that’s just the start. Where will they be when it’s time to say good-bye to baby London?

Subject to Change

In this novel for teens, fifteen-year-old Declan struggles to make sense of his older brother's delinquency, his father's sexuality and his feelings for a girl who is way out of his league.