

Social awareness is the central theme of these books about contemporary Canadian kids. The characters in these books develop the social-emotional skill of social awareness as they learn to recognize others’ emotions and respond with empathy and understanding. Each story shows how social awareness helps them to make better choices.
- Canadian settings and characters
- Realistic fiction
- Relatable challenges
- Diverse characters
- Stories featuring romance, sports, and coming of age
Titles featuring social awareness

My Green Style
By Lea Beddia
$19.95 Paperback
SEL SKILL: Social Awareness
A passionate Montreal teen channels her love of fashion into environmental activism, challenging fast fashion ideals and navigating friendship tensions as she promotes sustainability through upcycled style.

School Statue Showdown
By David Starr
$16.95 Paperback
SEL SKILL: Social Awareness
In a small BC town, a teen’s search for the truth behind his grandfather’s defaced statue leads to an emotional reckoning with Indigenous history, colonialism, and family legacy.

Jamilah at the End of the World
By Mary-Lou Zeitoun
$14.95 Paperback
SEL SKILL: Social Awareness
A passionate Toronto teen overwhelmed by climate anxiety clashes with her family, but through protest and activism she finds solidarity—and begins to reconcile her convictions with her family’s expectations.

Head to Head
By Jennifer Manuel
$12.95 Paperback
SEL SKILL: Social Awareness
A teen soccer captain must overcome rivalry with her co-captain, learning empathy and teamwork as they grow into leaders and guide their diverse girls’ team in this energetic story about collaboration and growth.

Long Bomb
By Eric Howling
$12.95 Paperback
SEL SKILL: Social Awareness
A shy Calgary teen who doubts his abilities steps onto the football field, finding courage as he stands up to bullying, overcomes self-doubt, and learns the value of teamwork and self-belief.

Social Awareness 5-Book Set
By Lea Beddia, David Starr, Mary-Lou Zeitoun, Jennifer Manuel, and Eric Howling
$70
SEL SKILL: Social Awareness
This set highlights the importance of understanding others’ feelings, perspectives, and cultural differences—promoting empathy and respect in diverse social settings.
Titles included:
• My Green Style
• School Statue Showdown
• Jamilah at the End of the World
• Head to Head
• Long Bomb
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