Lorimer - Childrens & Teens - Books for reluctant readers

Profiles of Canadian women athletes who are breaking down barriers and taking the game for themselves.

A young teen girl discovers playing sports as a way to boost self-esteem and feel like she belongs.

This is the story of how Carey Price became the highest paid goalie in the NHL and a role model for Indigenous youth everywhere.

A timely new resource to help kids understand and resolve conflicts stemming from issues of consent

Powerfully written and beautifully illustrated, this graphic nonfiction book reveals an Indigenous teen's response to a human rights crisis.

In the 1960s, after years of ignoring the basic needs of the community, the City of Halifax bulldozed the Black community of Africville in the name of urban renewal.

A small-town basketball player is bullied by a teammate from a wealthier family. Set against the realistic backdrop of a struggling small town, Bad Shot explores the emotional realities of performance anxiety, socioeconomic status, and bullying.

Recently arrived from the Philippines, Angelo needs friends to fit in, but he gets in with a group of teens involved in crime.

Three teenagers from a multiracial, mixed-income neighborhood face the consequences of a traumatic sexual assault when photos of the incident appear online. A tough but realistic story about teen relationships, rape culture and how social media can magnify its impact.

Abbas and his soccer team of fellow refugees are playing in a big tournament. When a traffic accident triggers crippling flashbacks to war-torn Syria, Abbas perseveres to support his teammates through the competition.