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Between the Pipes

By Albert McLeod
Contributions by Elaine Mordoch & Sonya Ballantyne
Illustrated by Alice RL
Kielamel Sibal
Imprint: HighWater Press

Categories: Young Adult Fiction, 2SLGBTQIA+, Hockey, Bullying
Big Ideas: Aspects of Indigenous Cultures, Worldviews, Teachings, and Protocols, Contemporary Setting, Diverse and Inclusive Representation, 2SLGBTQI+, Identity, Land-Based or Place-Based Learning, Social Justice, Discrimination

Interest Age: 12–18
Grade: 7–12
Reading Level: Fountas & Pinnell Y
Paperback : 9781774921043, 56 pages, September 2024
Ebook (EPUB) : 9781774921050, 56 pages, October 2024
Ebook (PDF) : 9781774921067, 56 pages, October 2024
Expected to ship: 2024-09-10
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In this engrossing graphic novel, teen hockey player Chase learns more about himself and his identity in the face of prejudice and homophobia.

Description

Thirteen-year-old Chase’s life and identity should be simple. He’s the goalie for his hockey team, the Eagles. He’s a friend to Kevin and Jade. He's Kookum's youngest grandchild. He’s a boy. He should like girls.

But it’s not that simple. Chase doesn’t like girls the way that the other boys do. It’s scary being so different from his peers. Scarier still is the feeling that his teammates can tell who he is—and that they hate him for it. If he pretends hard enough, maybe he can hide the truth.

Real strength and change can’t come from a place of shame. Chase’s dreams are troubled by visions of a bear spirit, and the more he tries to hide, the more everything falls apart. With the help of an Elder, and a Two-Spirit mentor, can Chase find the strength to be proud of who he is?

Between the Pipes explores toxic masculinity in hockey through the experiences of an Indigenous teen.

Reviews

Although Between the Pipes doesn't shy away from the homophobia and bullying that affects 2SLGBTQI+ youth today, it shows that hope also abounds. Featuring Two-Spirit role models, supportive friends and family, and the power of culture and ceremonies, this story illuminates a path towards self-acceptance, confidence, and inclusive community.

Chantal Fiola, author of Returning to Ceremony

An inspiring book that encourages activism.

Kirkus Reviews