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9781459421189
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9781459421196
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9781459421202
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\n\u2713<\/em> Building reading confidence<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/canadiansoccerstories.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Short.png\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nShort, engaging novels that help developing readers experience success, and enjoy reading.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\u2713<\/em> Classroom connections<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/canadiansoccerstories.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Themes.png\")
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\n\n\n\nFeatured author: Eddie Kawooya<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nCanadian stories shaped by lived experience<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/canadiansoccerstories.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Kawooya-Eddie-edited-1-scaled.jpg\")
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His debut novel, Ace and the Misfits<\/em>, is loosely based on his own experiences. Set in multicultural Toronto, it follows a recently arrived Ugandan teen struggling with bullying, school and finding his place in a new country. Through soccer and friendships with a group of fellow outsiders, Ace begins to rebuild his confidence and sense of belonging.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nWhat reviewers say\u2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nEngaging developing readers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n“Action-packed scenes on the field make for an accessible, engaging text for hi-lo readers.”<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\u2014 School Library Journal <\/strong>(Head to Head)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n\n\nAuthentic Canadian stories<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n“An authentic portrayal of hockey versus soccer along with a convincing immigrant story marks Playing For Keeps as truly Canadian.”<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\u2014 CM: Canadian Review of Materials <\/strong>(Playing for Keeps)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nMeaningful themes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n“There are a lot of messages in the story\u2014from bullying and racism to believing in yourself and the importance of family\u2014all of them worthy.”<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\u2014 CM Magazine <\/strong>(The Beautiful Game)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n\n\nRecommended for schools & libraries<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n“This is a great story for middle grades… a good choice for a school or class library.”<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\u2014 Carla Johnson-Hicks, Educator (NetGalley) <\/strong>(Little’s Losers)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\u2713<\/em> Accessible reading<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nHigh-interest short fiction designed to help developing readers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\u2713<\/em> Real-life challenges<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nStories explore friendship, confidence, family, teamwork, identity, resilience, and perseverance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\u2713<\/em> Canadian voices<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nWritten by Canadian authors and reflecting the diversity of communities across Canada.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nFeatured collections<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n16 action-packed soccer stories featuring boys navigating competition, teamwork, friendship, and challenges on and off the field. Ideal for classroom libraries, independent reading and literacy programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
9781459421189
$169.95<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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9781459421196
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\nOrder Direct<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe complete collection of all 30 soccer stories, a ready-made literacy resource for classrooms and school libraries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
9781459421202
$295.95<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\nCreated for young readers. Trusted by educators.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\u2713<\/em> Reflecting today\u2019s Canada<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nSet in downtowns, suburbs, and small towns, featuring young people from a wide range of cultures, backgrounds and lived experiences.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\u2713<\/em> Building reading confidence<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nShort, engaging novels that help developing readers experience success, and enjoy reading.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\u2713<\/em> Classroom connections<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nThemes of teamwork, perseverance, friendship, identity and belonging create natural opportunities for classroom discussion while supporting literacy development, and social-emotional learning.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nFeatured author: Eddie Kawooya<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nCanadian stories shaped by lived experience<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\nBorn in Uganda and raised on three continents before settling in Canada, Eddie Kawooya brings his own experiences of immigration, identity and belonging to his writing. Inspired by his grandmother’s oral stories and Ugandan folklore, he is passionate about telling stories that reflect Canada’s diverse communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
His debut novel, Ace and the Misfits<\/em>, is loosely based on his own experiences. Set in multicultural Toronto, it follows a recently arrived Ugandan teen struggling with bullying, school and finding his place in a new country. Through soccer and friendships with a group of fellow outsiders, Ace begins to rebuild his confidence and sense of belonging.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nWhat reviewers say\u2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nEngaging developing readers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n“Action-packed scenes on the field make for an accessible, engaging text for hi-lo readers.”<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\u2014 School Library Journal <\/strong>(Head to Head)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n\n\nAuthentic Canadian stories<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n“An authentic portrayal of hockey versus soccer along with a convincing immigrant story marks Playing For Keeps as truly Canadian.”<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\u2014 CM: Canadian Review of Materials <\/strong>(Playing for Keeps)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nMeaningful themes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n“There are a lot of messages in the story\u2014from bullying and racism to believing in yourself and the importance of family\u2014all of them worthy.”<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\u2014 CM Magazine <\/strong>(The Beautiful Game)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n\n\nRecommended for schools & libraries<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n“This is a great story for middle grades… a good choice for a school or class library.”<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\u2014 Carla Johnson-Hicks, Educator (NetGalley) <\/strong>(Little’s Losers)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nBring soccer stories to your classroom or library<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\nOrder Direct from Formac Lorimer Books using the button below<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Daniel Campbell<\/strong>
Sales Coordinator
sales@lorimer.ca<\/a>
902-421-7022 ext. 21<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\u2713<\/em> Real-life challenges<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nStories explore friendship, confidence, family, teamwork, identity, resilience, and perseverance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\u2713<\/em> Canadian voices<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nWritten by Canadian authors and reflecting the diversity of communities across Canada.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nFeatured collections<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n16 action-packed soccer stories featuring boys navigating competition, teamwork, friendship, and challenges on and off the field. Ideal for classroom libraries, independent reading and literacy programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
9781459421189
$169.95<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nOrder Direct<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n14 inspiring stories featuring girls demonstrating determination, leadership, resilience, and teamwork. Perfect for building diverse classroom and library collections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
9781459421196
$129.95<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nOrder Direct<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe complete collection of all 30 soccer stories, a ready-made literacy resource for classrooms and school libraries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
9781459421202
$295.95<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nOrder Direct<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nCreated for young readers. Trusted by educators.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\u2713<\/em> Reflecting today\u2019s Canada<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nSet in downtowns, suburbs, and small towns, featuring young people from a wide range of cultures, backgrounds and lived experiences.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\u2713<\/em> Building reading confidence<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nShort, engaging novels that help developing readers experience success, and enjoy reading.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\u2713<\/em> Classroom connections<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nThemes of teamwork, perseverance, friendship, identity and belonging create natural opportunities for classroom discussion while supporting literacy development, and social-emotional learning.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nFeatured author: Eddie Kawooya<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nCanadian stories shaped by lived experience<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\nBorn in Uganda and raised on three continents before settling in Canada, Eddie Kawooya brings his own experiences of immigration, identity and belonging to his writing. Inspired by his grandmother’s oral stories and Ugandan folklore, he is passionate about telling stories that reflect Canada’s diverse communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
His debut novel, Ace and the Misfits<\/em>, is loosely based on his own experiences. Set in multicultural Toronto, it follows a recently arrived Ugandan teen struggling with bullying, school and finding his place in a new country. Through soccer and friendships with a group of fellow outsiders, Ace begins to rebuild his confidence and sense of belonging.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nWhat reviewers say\u2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nEngaging developing readers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n“Action-packed scenes on the field make for an accessible, engaging text for hi-lo readers.”<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\u2014 School Library Journal <\/strong>(Head to Head)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n\n\nAuthentic Canadian stories<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n“An authentic portrayal of hockey versus soccer along with a convincing immigrant story marks Playing For Keeps as truly Canadian.”<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\u2014 CM: Canadian Review of Materials <\/strong>(Playing for Keeps)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nMeaningful themes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n“There are a lot of messages in the story\u2014from bullying and racism to believing in yourself and the importance of family\u2014all of them worthy.”<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\u2014 CM Magazine <\/strong>(The Beautiful Game)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n\n\nRecommended for schools & libraries<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n“This is a great story for middle grades… a good choice for a school or class library.”<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\u2014 Carla Johnson-Hicks, Educator (NetGalley) <\/strong>(Little’s Losers)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nBring soccer stories to your classroom or library<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\nOrder Direct from Formac Lorimer Books using the button below<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Looking for the right collection for your classroom or library?<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhether you’re building a classroom library or expanding a school collection, we’re happy to recommend the collection that best fits your students and readers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Daniel Campbell<\/strong>
Sales Coordinator
sales@lorimer.ca<\/a>
902-421-7022 ext. 21<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\u2713<\/em> Canadian voices<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nWritten by Canadian authors and reflecting the diversity of communities across Canada.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nFeatured collections<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n16 action-packed soccer stories featuring boys navigating competition, teamwork, friendship, and challenges on and off the field. Ideal for classroom libraries, independent reading and literacy programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
9781459421189
$169.95<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nOrder Direct<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n14 inspiring stories featuring girls demonstrating determination, leadership, resilience, and teamwork. Perfect for building diverse classroom and library collections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
9781459421196
$129.95<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nOrder Direct<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe complete collection of all 30 soccer stories, a ready-made literacy resource for classrooms and school libraries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
9781459421202
$295.95<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nOrder Direct<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nCreated for young readers. Trusted by educators.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\u2713<\/em> Reflecting today\u2019s Canada<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nSet in downtowns, suburbs, and small towns, featuring young people from a wide range of cultures, backgrounds and lived experiences.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\u2713<\/em> Building reading confidence<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nShort, engaging novels that help developing readers experience success, and enjoy reading.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\u2713<\/em> Classroom connections<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nThemes of teamwork, perseverance, friendship, identity and belonging create natural opportunities for classroom discussion while supporting literacy development, and social-emotional learning.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nFeatured author: Eddie Kawooya<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nCanadian stories shaped by lived experience<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\nBorn in Uganda and raised on three continents before settling in Canada, Eddie Kawooya brings his own experiences of immigration, identity and belonging to his writing. Inspired by his grandmother’s oral stories and Ugandan folklore, he is passionate about telling stories that reflect Canada’s diverse communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
His debut novel, Ace and the Misfits<\/em>, is loosely based on his own experiences. Set in multicultural Toronto, it follows a recently arrived Ugandan teen struggling with bullying, school and finding his place in a new country. Through soccer and friendships with a group of fellow outsiders, Ace begins to rebuild his confidence and sense of belonging.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nWhat reviewers say\u2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nEngaging developing readers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n“Action-packed scenes on the field make for an accessible, engaging text for hi-lo readers.”<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\u2014 School Library Journal <\/strong>(Head to Head)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n\n\nAuthentic Canadian stories<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n“An authentic portrayal of hockey versus soccer along with a convincing immigrant story marks Playing For Keeps as truly Canadian.”<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\u2014 CM: Canadian Review of Materials <\/strong>(Playing for Keeps)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\n\n\nRecommended for schools & libraries<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n“This is a great story for middle grades… a good choice for a school or class library.”<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\u2014 Carla Johnson-Hicks, Educator (NetGalley) <\/strong>(Little’s Losers)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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9781459421202
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Created for young readers. Trusted by educators.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\u2713<\/em> Reflecting today\u2019s Canada<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nSet in downtowns, suburbs, and small towns, featuring young people from a wide range of cultures, backgrounds and lived experiences.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\u2713<\/em> Building reading confidence<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nShort, engaging novels that help developing readers experience success, and enjoy reading.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\u2713<\/em> Classroom connections<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nThemes of teamwork, perseverance, friendship, identity and belonging create natural opportunities for classroom discussion while supporting literacy development, and social-emotional learning.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nFeatured author: Eddie Kawooya<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nCanadian stories shaped by lived experience<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\nBorn in Uganda and raised on three continents before settling in Canada, Eddie Kawooya brings his own experiences of immigration, identity and belonging to his writing. Inspired by his grandmother’s oral stories and Ugandan folklore, he is passionate about telling stories that reflect Canada’s diverse communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
His debut novel, Ace and the Misfits<\/em>, is loosely based on his own experiences. Set in multicultural Toronto, it follows a recently arrived Ugandan teen struggling with bullying, school and finding his place in a new country. Through soccer and friendships with a group of fellow outsiders, Ace begins to rebuild his confidence and sense of belonging.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nWhat reviewers say\u2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nEngaging developing readers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n“Action-packed scenes on the field make for an accessible, engaging text for hi-lo readers.”<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\u2014 School Library Journal <\/strong>(Head to Head)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n\n\nAuthentic Canadian stories<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n“An authentic portrayal of hockey versus soccer along with a convincing immigrant story marks Playing For Keeps as truly Canadian.”<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\u2014 CM: Canadian Review of Materials <\/strong>(Playing for Keeps)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\n\n\nRecommended for schools & libraries<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n“This is a great story for middle grades… a good choice for a school or class library.”<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\u2014 Carla Johnson-Hicks, Educator (NetGalley) <\/strong>(Little’s Losers)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Sales Coordinator
sales@lorimer.ca<\/a>
902-421-7022 ext. 21<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2713<\/em> Reflecting today\u2019s Canada<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n Set in downtowns, suburbs, and small towns, featuring young people from a wide range of cultures, backgrounds and lived experiences.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n \u2713<\/em> Building reading confidence<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n Short, engaging novels that help developing readers experience success, and enjoy reading.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n \u2713<\/em> Classroom connections<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n Themes of teamwork, perseverance, friendship, identity and belonging create natural opportunities for classroom discussion while supporting literacy development, and social-emotional learning.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Canadian stories shaped by lived experience<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Born in Uganda and raised on three continents before settling in Canada, Eddie Kawooya brings his own experiences of immigration, identity and belonging to his writing. Inspired by his grandmother’s oral stories and Ugandan folklore, he is passionate about telling stories that reflect Canada’s diverse communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Engaging developing readers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n “Action-packed scenes on the field make for an accessible, engaging text for hi-lo readers.”<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2014 School Library Journal <\/strong>(Head to Head)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Authentic Canadian stories<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n “An authentic portrayal of hockey versus soccer along with a convincing immigrant story marks Playing For Keeps as truly Canadian.”<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2014 CM: Canadian Review of Materials <\/strong>(Playing for Keeps)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Meaningful themes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n “There are a lot of messages in the story\u2014from bullying and racism to believing in yourself and the importance of family\u2014all of them worthy.”<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2014 CM Magazine <\/strong>(The Beautiful Game)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Recommended for schools & libraries<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n “This is a great story for middle grades… a good choice for a school or class library.”<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2014 Carla Johnson-Hicks, Educator (NetGalley) <\/strong>(Little’s Losers)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Order Direct from Formac Lorimer Books using the button below<\/p>\n\n\n\n For educational ordering:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Order through your educational wholesaler<\/p>\n\n\n\n Need Help?<\/strong> Whether you’re building a classroom library or expanding a school collection, we’re happy to recommend the collection that best fits your students and readers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Daniel Campbell<\/strong><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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