{"id":504,"date":"2025-11-12T19:38:53","date_gmt":"2025-11-12T19:38:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/?page_id=504"},"modified":"2026-03-30T21:14:41","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T21:14:41","slug":"self-awareness","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/index.php\/self-awareness\/","title":{"rendered":"Self-Awareness"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center\" 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\/2025\/11\/SEL-Topic-Button-sELFaWARENESS800-x-800-px-V4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-725 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/SEL-Topic-Button-sELFaWARENESS800-x-800-px-V4.png 800w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/SEL-Topic-Button-sELFaWARENESS800-x-800-px-V4-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/SEL-Topic-Button-sELFaWARENESS800-x-800-px-V4-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/SEL-Topic-Button-sELFaWARENESS800-x-800-px-V4-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/SEL-Topic-Button-sELFaWARENESS800-x-800-px-V4-75x75.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 style=\"font-size:14px\">Self-awareness is the central theme of these books about contemporary <strong>Canadian kids<\/strong>. The characters in these books develop the social-emotional skill of self-awareness as they go through through challenging situations with peers, family, and others. Each story shows how stronger self-awareness helps them make better choices by recognizing emotions and assessing ones\u2019 strengths and challenges.<\/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 romance, sports, and coming of age<\/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-16018d1d 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\/02\/SEL-SELF-AWARENESS-CATALOGUE_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-e977cf8c0c943e8a3dd21517d6b8c9a9\">Titles featuring self-awareness<\/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-9d6595d7 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\/carnival-curves-2\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"661\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459420007-661x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-551\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459420007-661x1024.jpg 661w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459420007-194x300.jpg 194w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459420007-768x1191.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459420007-991x1536.jpg 991w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459420007-1321x2048.jpg 1321w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459420007-1140x1767.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459420007.jpg 1645w\" 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-cb7e87c1d3452637e51a1f59ff0bb40d\" style=\"color:#104d8c\"><a href=\"https:\/\/formaclorimerbooks.ca\/product\/carnival-curves-2\/\"><strong>Carnival Curves<\/strong><\/a><br>By Stacey Robinson<br>$19.95 Paperback<br><strong>SEL SKILL:<\/strong> Self-Awareness<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Two body-conscious black teens participate in their first Toronto Caribbean Carnival in their last summer of high school, learning to embrace themselves.<\/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 size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lorimer.ca\/childrens\/product\/stuck-with-you\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"715\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459417205-715x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-539\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459417205-715x1024.jpg 715w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459417205-209x300.jpg 209w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459417205-768x1101.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459417205-1072x1536.jpg 1072w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459417205-1429x2048.jpg 1429w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459417205-1140x1634.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459417205.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 715px) 100vw, 715px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-fc370bf7ba80e83cb631f9d3d7a86151\" style=\"color:#104d8c\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lorimer.ca\/childrens\/product\/stuck-with-you\/\">Stuck With You<\/a><\/strong><br>By &#8216;Nathan Burgoine<br>$14.95 Paperback<br><strong>SEL SKILL:<\/strong> Self-Awareness<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">A thoughtful teen uncertain about his future faces his feelings while stuck beside a flirty frenemy, discovering a deeper self-awareness and identity.<\/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 size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lorimer.ca\/childrens\/product\/not-talking-about-you\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"665\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459417076-665x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-533\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459417076-665x1024.jpg 665w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459417076-195x300.jpg 195w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459417076-768x1182.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459417076-998x1536.jpg 998w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459417076-1330x2048.jpg 1330w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459417076-1140x1755.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459417076.jpg 1655w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 665px) 100vw, 665px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-39d78d7a41650a7279be3ae2c69e8ed3\" style=\"color:#104d8c\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lorimer.ca\/childrens\/product\/not-talking-about-you\/\">Not Talking About You<\/a><\/strong><br>By Kevin heronJones<br>$14.95 Paperback<br><strong>SEL SKILL:<\/strong> Self-Awareness<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">A thoughtful teen uncertain about his future faces his feelings while stuck beside a flirty frenemy, discovering a deeper self-awareness and identity.<\/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 size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lorimer.ca\/childrens\/product\/creeboy\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"673\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459416796-673x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459416796-673x1024.jpg 673w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459416796-197x300.jpg 197w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459416796-768x1169.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459416796-1010x1536.jpg 1010w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459416796-1346x2048.jpg 1346w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459416796-1140x1735.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459416796.jpg 1651w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 673px) 100vw, 673px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-e287b3ae9c6fc5eda28f7b8a1e2cc543\" style=\"color:#104d8c\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lorimer.ca\/childrens\/product\/creeboy\/\">Creeboy<\/a><\/strong><br>By Teresa Wouters<br>$16.95 Paperback<br><strong>SEL SKILL:<\/strong> Self-Awareness<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-731f3ddc1a8a99afc69347e7e7ae151b\">An Indigenous teen living on a reserve faces with pressure to join a gang, while his family challenges him to take another path. He finds ways to successfully navigate these challenges.<\/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-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\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:\/\/lorimer.ca\/childrens\/product\/denial\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"663\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459416710-1-663x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-565\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459416710-1-663x1024.jpg 663w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459416710-1-194x300.jpg 194w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459416710-1-768x1186.jpg 768w, 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after a surprise labor, faces tough choices she ultimately meets with courage.<\/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 size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lorimer.ca\/childrens\/product\/half-court-trap\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"661\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459416444-661x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-529\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459416444-661x1024.jpg 661w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459416444-194x300.jpg 194w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459416444-768x1190.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459416444-991x1536.jpg 991w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459416444-1321x2048.jpg 1321w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459416444-1140x1767.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459416444.jpg 1500w\" 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-037e7a6297f980de5a6297a7f069613e\" style=\"color:#104d8c\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lorimer.ca\/childrens\/product\/half-court-trap\/\">Half-Court Trap<\/a><\/strong><br>By Kevin heronJones<br>$12.95 Paperback<br><strong>SEL SKILL:<\/strong> Self-Awareness<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">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.<\/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 size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lorimer.ca\/childrens\/product\/hoopers\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"661\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459416352-661x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-527\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459416352-661x1024.jpg 661w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459416352-194x300.jpg 194w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459416352-768x1190.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459416352-991x1536.jpg 991w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459416352-1321x2048.jpg 1321w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459416352-1140x1767.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459416352.jpg 1500w\" 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-b7bf93c8ec871b4dddf6b87b31148cd4\" style=\"color:#104d8c\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lorimer.ca\/childrens\/product\/hoopers\/\"><strong>Hoopers<\/strong><\/a><br>By Johnny Boateng<br>$12.95 Paperback<br><strong>SEL SKILL:<\/strong> Self-Awareness<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">A Black teen in Toronto dreams of basketball glory but must overcome a strict coach\u2019s challenges, learning hard work and leadership to become a true team player.<\/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 size-large\"><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-5202870eeab34c03d198b57fb6a98f97\" 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> Self-Awareness<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-211510354e76b77fa084d962946e7284\">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.<br><\/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-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\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\/walk-this-way\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"717\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459416314-717x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-526\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459416314-717x1024.jpg 717w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459416314-210x300.jpg 210w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459416314-768x1097.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459416314-1075x1536.jpg 1075w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459416314-1434x2048.jpg 1434w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459416314-1140x1629.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459416314.jpg 1575w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 717px) 100vw, 717px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-8b331fda1b103c6bab6cbe3799520d6e\" style=\"color:#104d8c\"><a href=\"https:\/\/formaclorimerbooks.ca\/product\/walk-this-way\/\"><strong>Walk This Way<\/strong><\/a><br>By Tony Correia<br>$14.95 Paperback<br><strong>SEL SKILL:<\/strong> Self-Awareness<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">A teen passionate about drag faces criticism from his boyfriend, who\u2014like some in the gay community\u2014rejects flamboyant identities. Ultimately, he learns to embrace his authentic 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 size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/formaclorimerbooks.ca\/product\/lone-runner\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"661\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459415928-661x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-523\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459415928-661x1024.jpg 661w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459415928-194x300.jpg 194w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459415928-768x1189.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459415928-992x1536.jpg 992w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459415928-1323x2048.jpg 1323w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459415928-1140x1765.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459415928.jpg 1501w\" 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-e9bfd33182cfb5ad0b601482f6e5bd6e\" style=\"color:#104d8c\"><a href=\"https:\/\/formaclorimerbooks.ca\/product\/lone-runner\/\"><strong>Lone Runner<\/strong><\/a><br>By Dirk McLean<br>$12.95 Paperback<br><strong>SEL SKILL:<\/strong> Self-Awareness<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">A solitary runner from Scarborough, Michaela overcomes discouragement and rivalry to find confidence, connection, and belonging on her diverse school track team.<\/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 size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/formaclorimerbooks.ca\/product\/open-ice\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" 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style=\"color:#104d8c\"><a href=\"https:\/\/formaclorimerbooks.ca\/product\/open-ice\/\"><strong>Open Ice<\/strong><\/a><br>By David Trifunov<br>$12.95 Paperback<br><strong>SEL SKILL:<\/strong> Self-Awareness<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-11bd3847f7944a39497a34f8113bf434\">A teen girl facing sexism in co-ed hockey must navigate team tensions and sports-based pressures, ultimately learning to stand her ground through teamwork and communication.<\/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 size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/formaclorimerbooks.ca\/product\/the-love-code\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"716\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459415843-716x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-522\" 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Stuck With YouBy &#8216;Nathan Burgoine$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. 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. CreeboyBy Teresa Wouters$16.95 PaperbackSEL SKILL: Self-Awareness An Indigenous teen living on a reserve faces with pressure to join a gang, while his family challenges him to take another path. He finds ways to successfully navigate these challenges. DenialBy Lorna Shultz Nicholson$14.95 PaperbackSEL SKILL: Self-Awareness A high-achieving teen girl struggles with jealousy and emotional instability caused by a stealth pregnancy, and after a surprise labor, faces tough choices she ultimately meets with courage. 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\u2019s challenges, learning hard work and leadership to become a true team player. In a HeartbeatBy Markus Harwood-Jones$14.95 PaperbackSEL SKILL: 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. Walk This WayBy Tony Correia$14.95 PaperbackSEL SKILL: Self-Awareness A teen passionate about drag faces criticism from his boyfriend, who\u2014like some in the gay community\u2014rejects flamboyant identities. Ultimately, he learns to embrace his authentic self.. 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. Open IceBy David Trifunov$12.95 PaperbackSEL SKILL: Self-Awareness A teen girl facing sexism in co-ed hockey must navigate team tensions and sports-based pressures, ultimately learning to stand her ground through teamwork and communication. The Love CodeBy Mette Bach$14.95 PaperbackSEL SKILL: Self-Awareness An LGBTQ+ Vancouver teen reeling from heartbreak and family upheaval joins a robotics club to rebuild her future\u2014navigating emotional loss, personal growth, and unexpectedly discovering new love and direction through STEM. The PlayerBy Paul Coccia$12.95 PaperbackSEL SKILL: Self-Awareness A gay teen goalie in a homophobic hockey world is outed online by a closeted teammate and secret lover\u2014but ultimately chooses honesty and self-respect over hiding who he is. Confessions of a Teenage Drag KingBy Markus Harwood-Jones$14.95 PaperbackSEL SKILL: Self-Awareness A 17-year-old navigating life as both a student and a drag king, faces the emotional challenge of balancing identity and romance while embracing their LGBTQ+ journey. Love IRLBy Tracy Goldfarb$19.95 PaperbackSEL SKILL: Self-Awareness A Latino, transgender teen in Hamilton juggles feelings for a classmate and an online crush\u2014something that forces him to confront his identity and what love means. Volleyball VibeBy Karen Spafford-Fitz$12.95 PaperbackSEL SKILL: Self-Awareness A teen obsessed with beauty and fashion faces her mom\u2019s challenge to join a sport or get a job, discovering confidence and teamwork through volleyball. Ace of HeartsBy Myriad Augustine$14.95 PaperbackSEL SKILL: Self-Awareness A thoughtful queer teen, uneasy with the pressure around sex, begins exploring his homoromantic asexual identity while navigating friendships and learns to communicate his boundaries in romantic relationships. Easy OutBy Steven Sandor$12.95 PaperbackSEL SKILL: 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. No One&#8217;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. 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