Cristy Watson's Blog - Posts Tagged "accessible-books"
US Release Date
August 1st was the US Release Date for LOCKED UP, one of four books in a box set by Lorimer Publishing: http://www.lorimer.ca/sidestreets/sid...
Karen Spafford-Fitz's PUSH BACK is in the series, as well as COLD GRAB by Steven Barwin, and ON THE RUN by Marilyn Holman. In September, Steven Sandor's, SPIN OUT will be available. While these books have been out in Canada individually, I am excited to see that they will be part of a series in the US. Having books that are accessible to all teens is so important and I am thrilled that Lorimer supports these books with realistic themes that youth can relate to and dig into with reading levels to suit all readers.
Just in time for the US release, Kirkus Review had this to say about the series: "Each of these stories focuses on remorse, forgiveness, and change. Most of the titles feature ethnic diversity... and the stories highlight important subjects such as treatment within youth detention centers and difficulties experienced by immigrants. High-action, high-concept stories for reluctant readers who want grit. (Fiction 12-18)."
There was a great turn-out for my local book signing at Chapters Indigo and I know they still have copies available for purchase. You can also find these titles at our publisher (follow the link above) and at Amazon: https://www.amazon.ca/s?k=lorimer+sid...
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=lorimer+si...
Change needs to occur in our juvenile system in both Canada and the US and these stories highlight some of what brings young people to these places and sheds hope on the future.
Karen Spafford-Fitz's PUSH BACK is in the series, as well as COLD GRAB by Steven Barwin, and ON THE RUN by Marilyn Holman. In September, Steven Sandor's, SPIN OUT will be available. While these books have been out in Canada individually, I am excited to see that they will be part of a series in the US. Having books that are accessible to all teens is so important and I am thrilled that Lorimer supports these books with realistic themes that youth can relate to and dig into with reading levels to suit all readers.
Just in time for the US release, Kirkus Review had this to say about the series: "Each of these stories focuses on remorse, forgiveness, and change. Most of the titles feature ethnic diversity... and the stories highlight important subjects such as treatment within youth detention centers and difficulties experienced by immigrants. High-action, high-concept stories for reluctant readers who want grit. (Fiction 12-18)."
There was a great turn-out for my local book signing at Chapters Indigo and I know they still have copies available for purchase. You can also find these titles at our publisher (follow the link above) and at Amazon: https://www.amazon.ca/s?k=lorimer+sid...
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=lorimer+si...
Change needs to occur in our juvenile system in both Canada and the US and these stories highlight some of what brings young people to these places and sheds hope on the future.
