{"id":1110,"date":"2026-05-29T18:36:08","date_gmt":"2026-05-29T18:36:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/?page_id=1110"},"modified":"2026-07-15T19:22:46","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T19:22:46","slug":"anxiety","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/index.php\/anxiety\/","title":{"rendered":"Anxiety"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:36% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"http:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Anxiety.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1127 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Anxiety.png 800w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Anxiety-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Anxiety-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Anxiety-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Anxiety-75x75.png 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"150\" src=\"http:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Canadian.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-839\" style=\"width:250px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Canadian.png 600w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Canadian-300x75.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\">Anxiety is a hard thing for young people to open up about. And it&#8217;s difficult for educators to initiate an honest conversation with a student about the anxiety they are experiencing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\">But in order for change to happen, these kids need to feel comfortable speaking up about what is going on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\">Not every child is a reader, but for those who are, the easy-to-read books below provide a safe way for you and a student to start a conversation about anxiety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>Canadian<\/strong> settings and characters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Realistic fiction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Relatable challenges<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Diverse characters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Stories featuring main characters who are experiencing anxiety in some form and learn about managing it<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:23px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"http:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Anxiety-compressed.pdf\">Download our <strong>FREE<\/strong> catalogue!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-1\">Titles featuring characters managing anxiety<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" id=\"section1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/formaclorimerbooks.ca\/product\/not-not-normal-2\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"716\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459419315-716x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-547\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459419315-716x1024.jpg 716w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459419315-210x300.jpg 210w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459419315-768x1098.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459419315-1075x1536.jpg 1075w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459419315-1433x2048.jpg 1433w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459419315-1140x1630.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459419315.jpg 1574w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 716px) 100vw, 716px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-2 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#104d8c\"><a data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/formaclorimerbooks.ca\/?s=9781459506817&amp;post_type=product\" href=\"https:\/\/formaclorimerbooks.ca\/product\/not-not-normal-2\/\"><strong>Not Not Normal<\/strong><\/a><br>By Peter E. Fenton<br>$16.95 Paperback<br><strong>SEL SKILL:<\/strong> Relationship Skills<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-3 wp-block-paragraph\"><br>A queer teen battling anxiety and insecurity gains confidence through a new friend and romance, helping him face bullying and embrace his true self.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lorimer.ca\/childrens\/product\/no-limit-on-love-2\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"716\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459417175-716x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459417175-716x1024.jpg 716w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459417175-210x300.jpg 210w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459417175-768x1098.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459417175-1074x1536.jpg 1074w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459417175-1432x2048.jpg 1432w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459417175-1140x1630.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459417175.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 716px) 100vw, 716px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-4 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#104d8c\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lorimer.ca\/childrens\/product\/no-limit-on-love-2\/\">No Limit on Love<\/a><\/strong><br>By Alison Lister<br>$14.95 Paperback<br><strong>SEL SKILL:&nbsp;<\/strong>Relationship Skills<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-5 wp-block-paragraph\">A nonbinary teen struggling with climate anxiety finds unexpected connection and love with a gender-fluid boy, as they both explore identity beyond labels and grow together.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/formaclorimerbooks.ca\/product\/the-hoop-and-the-harm-2\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"661\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459417151-661x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459417151-661x1024.jpg 661w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459417151-194x300.jpg 194w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459417151-768x1189.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459417151-992x1536.jpg 992w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459417151-1323x2048.jpg 1323w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459417151-1140x1765.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459417151.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 661px) 100vw, 661px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-6 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#104d8c\"><a href=\"https:\/\/formaclorimerbooks.ca\/product\/the-hoop-and-the-harm-2\/\"><strong>The Hoop and the Harm<\/strong><\/a><br>By Jawara Pedican<br>$16.95 Paperback<br><strong>SEL SKILL:<\/strong>&nbsp;Self-Management<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-7 wp-block-paragraph\">A student athlete has to navigate the pressures of family expectations, manage his mental health,&nbsp; and search for his true passion through the transformative power of basketball.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lorimer.ca\/childrens\/product\/in-a-heartbeat\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459416277-730x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-525\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459416277-730x1024.jpg 730w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459416277-214x300.jpg 214w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459416277-768x1077.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459416277-1095x1536.jpg 1095w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459416277-1460x2048.jpg 1460w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459416277-1140x1599.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459416277.jpg 1575w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-8 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#104d8c\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lorimer.ca\/childrens\/product\/in-a-heartbeat\/\">In a Heartbeat<\/a><\/strong><br>By Markus Harwood-Jones<br>$14.95 Paperback<br><strong>SEL SKILL:<\/strong>&nbsp;Self-Awareness<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-9 wp-block-paragraph\">An LGBTQ+ teen leaves his supportive city life for a small town. At first, he struggles to fit in but eventually finds acceptance, romance, and self-love through a creative community.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" id=\"section2\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/formaclorimerbooks.ca\/product\/jamilah-at-the-end-of-the-world\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"666\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459416482-666x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459416482-666x1024.jpg 666w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459416482-195x300.jpg 195w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459416482-768x1180.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459416482-1000x1536.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459416482-1140x1752.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459416482.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 666px) 100vw, 666px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-10 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#104d8c\"><a href=\"https:\/\/formaclorimerbooks.ca\/product\/jamilah-at-the-end-of-the-world\/\"><strong>Jamilah at the End of the World<\/strong><\/a><br>By Mary-Lou Zeitoun<br>$14.95 Paperback<br><strong>SEL SKILL:<\/strong>&nbsp;Social Awareness<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-11 wp-block-paragraph\">A passionate Toronto teen overwhelmed by climate anxiety clashes with her family, but through protest and activism she finds solidarity\u2014and begins to reconcile her convictions with her family\u2019s expectations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/formaclorimerbooks.ca\/product\/easy-out\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"652\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/9781459414884_FC-652x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-868\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/9781459414884_FC-652x1024.jpg 652w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/9781459414884_FC-191x300.jpg 191w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/9781459414884_FC-768x1207.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/9781459414884_FC-978x1536.jpg 978w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/9781459414884_FC-1303x2048.jpg 1303w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/9781459414884_FC-1140x1791.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/9781459414884_FC.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 652px) 100vw, 652px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-12 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#104d8c\"><a href=\"https:\/\/formaclorimerbooks.ca\/product\/easy-out\/\"><strong>Easy Out<\/strong><\/a><br>By Steven Sandor<br>$12.95 Paperback<br><strong>SEL SKILL:<\/strong>&nbsp;Self-Awareness<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-13 wp-block-paragraph\">A young ballplayer in a small prairie town struggles to compete in a high-level league while stepping out of his legendary father\u2019s shadow and building stronger bonds with his teammates.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/formaclorimerbooks.ca\/product\/the-comeback\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"658\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459414808-658x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-510\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459414808-658x1024.jpg 658w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459414808-193x300.jpg 193w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459414808-768x1195.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459414808-987x1536.jpg 987w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459414808-1317x2048.jpg 1317w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459414808-1140x1773.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459414808.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 658px) 100vw, 658px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-14 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#104d8c\"><a href=\"https:\/\/formaclorimerbooks.ca\/product\/the-comeback\/\"><strong>The Comeback<\/strong><\/a><br>By Alex O\u2019Brien<br>$12.95 Paperback<br><strong>SEL SKILL:<\/strong>&nbsp;Self-Awareness<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-15 wp-block-paragraph\">A fourteen-year-old boy battling depression finds new motivation through soccer\u2014but hiding his struggles from teammates risks derailing both his recovery and his sense of belonging.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/formaclorimerbooks.ca\/product\/golden-game\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"661\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/9781459412316-661x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1101\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/9781459412316-661x1024.jpg 661w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/9781459412316-194x300.jpg 194w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/9781459412316-768x1190.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/9781459412316-991x1536.jpg 991w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/9781459412316-1321x2048.jpg 1321w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/9781459412316-1140x1767.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/9781459412316.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 661px) 100vw, 661px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-16 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#104d8c\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lorimer.ca\/childrens\/product\/golden-game\/\"><strong>Golden Game<\/strong><\/a><br>By David Starr<br>$12.95 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768w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/SEL-Topic-Button-sELFaWARENESS800-x-800-px-V4-75x75.png 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/td><td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"wp-image-726\" style=\"width: 150px;\" src=\"http:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/SEL-Topic-Button-Self-Management800-x-800-px-V4.png\" alt=\"Self-Management\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/SEL-Topic-Button-Self-Management800-x-800-px-V4.png 800w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/SEL-Topic-Button-Self-Management800-x-800-px-V4-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/SEL-Topic-Button-Self-Management800-x-800-px-V4-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/SEL-Topic-Button-Self-Management800-x-800-px-V4-768x768.png 768w, 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Fenton$16.95 PaperbackSEL SKILL: Relationship Skills A queer teen battling anxiety and insecurity gains confidence through a new friend and romance, helping him face bullying and embrace his true self. No Limit on LoveBy Alison Lister$14.95 PaperbackSEL SKILL:&nbsp;Relationship Skills A nonbinary teen struggling with climate anxiety finds unexpected connection and love with a gender-fluid boy, as they both explore identity beyond labels and grow together. The Hoop and the HarmBy Jawara Pedican$16.95 PaperbackSEL SKILL:&nbsp;Self-Management A student athlete has to navigate the pressures of family expectations, manage his mental health,&nbsp; and search for his true passion through the transformative power of basketball. In a HeartbeatBy Markus Harwood-Jones$14.95 PaperbackSEL SKILL:&nbsp;Self-Awareness An LGBTQ+ teen leaves his supportive city life for a small town. At first, he struggles to fit in but eventually finds acceptance, romance, and self-love through a creative community. Jamilah at the End of the WorldBy Mary-Lou Zeitoun$14.95 PaperbackSEL SKILL:&nbsp;Social Awareness A passionate Toronto teen overwhelmed by climate anxiety clashes with her family, but through protest and activism she finds solidarity\u2014and begins to reconcile her convictions with her family\u2019s expectations. Easy OutBy Steven Sandor$12.95 PaperbackSEL SKILL:&nbsp;Self-Awareness A young ballplayer in a small prairie town struggles to compete in a high-level league while stepping out of his legendary father\u2019s shadow and building stronger bonds with his teammates. The ComebackBy Alex O\u2019Brien$12.95 PaperbackSEL SKILL:&nbsp;Self-Awareness A fourteen-year-old boy battling depression finds new motivation through soccer\u2014but hiding his struggles from teammates risks derailing both his recovery and his sense of belonging. Golden GameBy David Starr$12.95 PaperbackSEL SKILL:&nbsp;Self-Management Abbas is supposed to play in a big soccer tournament but a traffic accident triggers crippling flashbacks to war-torn Syria. 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