Fall 2025

Hacking Heartbreak

  • Interest Level: Grade 9 - Grade 12
  • Reading Level: Grade 5

After hacking the social media accounts of his crush, Baron is in a race against the clock to fix the mess he made and save her from serious consequences.

Baron is a computer whiz with a passion for hacking, and when the girl of his dreams starts taking an interest in him, he all but short circuits. Keyanna sees their dates as more casual than the love-struck Baron, but everything seems to be going well. When he sees her on a date with another guy, Baron hacks her school and social media accounts, angry and hurt.

As jealousy fades and reality sets in, Baron realizes the seriousness of his action. Knowing regret will never be enough, Baron races against the clock to fix his mess.

Kevin heronJones’s latest is another realistic, authentic depiction of the life of a Black youth in Canada. Set in Brampton, Hacking Heartbreak is a story about the intensity of first love and learning to live with the consequences of your actions.

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Interest Level Grade 9 - Grade 12
Reading Level Grade 5
Genre High/Low, Young Adult
Category SEL: A Self-Awareness, SEL: B Self-Management, SEL: C Social Awareness, SEL: D Relationship Skills, SEL: E Responsible Decision-Making, Social Emotional Learning
Copyright 2025
Publisher James Lorimer and Company Ltd., Publishers
Imprint Lorimer Children & Teens
Language English
Number of Pages 176
Publication Date 2025-08-01
Text Type Fiction
BISACS YAF052020, YAF012000, YAF058020
Dewey [Fic]
Dimensions 6 x 9
Features Author/Illustrator biography

Author: Kevin heronJones

Kevin heronJones is a youth basketball coach, journalist, actor, lecturer, and award-winning performance poet. His poetry book titles include Vision, I AM a Child of the SUN, and Telephone Love. He lives in Milton, Ontario.