1.0https://lorimersel.caadminhttps://lorimersel.ca/index.php/author/admin_np6wualv/rich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="8ON7jwf6eW"><a href="https://lorimersel.ca/index.php/black-canadian-voices/">Black Canadian voices</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://lorimersel.ca/index.php/black-canadian-voices/embed/#?secret=8ON7jwf6eW" width="600" height="338" title="“Black Canadian voices” — " data-secret="8ON7jwf6eW" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script> /*! 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Hacking HeartbreakBy Kevin heronJones$16.95 PaperbackSEL 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. Ace and the MisfitsBy Eddie Kawooya$19.95 PaperbackSEL SKILL: Relationship Skills A recently arrived Ugandan immigrant feels isolated and struggles with school and self-worth—until finding friendship with fellow outsiders helps him rebuild his confidence and sense of belonging. Dancehall RebelBy Stacey Robinson$19.95 PaperbackSEL SKILL: Relationship Skills A queer Caribbean Canadian teen raised on dancehall music struggles with her family’s and culture’s homophobia—until a new community helps her find the courage to embrace both her identity and her passion. The Hoop and the HarmBy Jawara Pedican$16.95 PaperbackSEL SKILL: Self-Management A student athlete has to navigate the pressures of family expectations, manage his mental health,  and search for his true passion through the transformative power of basketball. Shades of BlackBy Carlos Anthony$16.95 PaperbackSEL 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. Not Talking About YouBy Kevin heronJones$14.95 PaperbackSEL SKILL: Self-Awareness A thoughtful teen uncertain about his future faces his feelings while stuck beside a flirty frenemy, discovering a deeper self-awareness and identity. The Summer Between UsBy Andre Fenton$14.95 PaperbackSEL SKILL: Relationship Skills A biracial teen faces pressure to meet others’ expectations as he graduates high school, navigates identity and family tensions, and discovers his own path and passion during a pivotal summer. Half-Court TrapBy Kevin heronJones$12.95 PaperbackSEL SKILL: Self-Awareness A thirteen-year-old basketball player struggling with body image and rivalry plots revenge on a teammate, but an unexpected friendship leads him to empathy and self-acceptance. HoopersBy Johnny Boateng$12.95 PaperbackSEL SKILL: Self-Awareness A Black teen in Toronto dreams of basketball glory but must overcome a strict coach’s challenges, learning hard work and leadership to become a true team player. Lone RunnerBy Dirk McLean$12.95 PaperbackSEL SKILL: Self-Awareness A solitary runner from Scarborough, Michaela overcomes discouragement and rivalry to find confidence, connection, and belonging on her diverse school track team. No One’s BabyBy Wanda Taylor$12.95 PaperbackSEL SKILL: Self-Awareness A biracial teen adopted by white parents struggles with identity and loss, facing a pregnancy that forces her to confront her past and seek out her birth mother.http://lorimersel.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Black-Canadian-Voices.png