Responsible decision making is the central theme of these books about contemporary Canadian kids. The characters in these books develop the social-emotional skill of responsible decision making as they are confronted with difficult choices—often under peer or social pressure. Each story shows how the ability to make thoughtful decisions improves their situation.
- Canadian settings and characters
- Realistic fiction
- Relatable challenges
- Diverse characters
- Stories featuring romance, sports, and coming of age
Titles featuring responsible decision making
My True Colours
By Mike Levitt
$19.95 Paperback
SEL SKILL: Responsible Decision Making
An insecure teen in rural BC is forced to confront his own transphobia and how his emotions are affecting others after he participates in violent anti-LGBTQ+ demonstrations.
Hacking Heartbreak
By Kevin heronJones
$16.95 Paperback
SEL SKILL: Responsible Decision Making
After hacking the social media accounts of his crush, Baron is in a race against the clock to fix the mess he made and save her from serious consequences.
Outta Here
By Lea Beddia
$16.95 Paperback
SEL SKILL: Responsible Decision Making
A small-town teen faces the challenges of her mother’s opioid addiction and a dangerous home life, striving to escape and build a better future through college despite limited support.
Shades of Black
By Carlos Anthony
$16.95 Paperback
SEL SKILL: Responsible Decision Making
A sensitive Black teen in Toronto’s Etobicoke neighborhood faces suspicion and police scrutiny after a school shooting, navigating the challenges of vulnerability, racial bias, and belonging in an urban school.
Bank Shot
By Valerie Pankratz Froese
$12.95 Paperback
SEL SKILL: Responsible Decision Making
A girl juggling family caregiving and basketball struggles to balance her responsibilities and her passion, learning the cost of secrecy and the value of honesty along the way.
If I Go Missing
By Brianna Jonnie, Nahanni Shingoose, Neal Shannacappo
$24.95 Paperback
SEL SKILL: Responsible Decision Making
An Indigenous teen’s powerful real-life letter demands justice amid the crisis of missing Indigenous people in Canada, brought to life in a compelling graphic novel blending imagined visuals with the reality of her words.
Responsible Decision Making 5-Book Set
By Kevin heronJones, Mike Levitt, Carlos Anthony, Lea Beddia, and Valerie Froese
$70
SEL SKILL: Responsible Decision Making
Dive into narratives that highlight the importance of making thoughtful, ethical decisions and considering the consequences of actions on oneself and others.
Titles included:
• Hacking Heatbreak
• My True Colours
• Outta Here
• Shades of Black
• Bank Shot
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