Fresh Reads, Honest reviews, Educator-approved
From secret New Mexico labs to daring Norwegian commando raids, this visual history explores the race to build—and steal—the world’s deadliest weapon. With gritty illustrations and overlooked historical details, it’s a gripping look at the ethics, espionage, and genius that birthed the Atomic Age. Perfect for fans of Oppenheimer looking for the full story.
Magic runs through the blood and so does the curse. Four sisters in a Manhattan brownstone must navigate their divine lineage when a banishment gone wrong tears a hole between our world and the Underworld. This modern myth proves that saving your family requires giving up the things you love most.
A harvest of hope. Lula Viramontes finds herself in the heart of the 1965 Delano Grape Strike. As she navigates her father’s traditional expectations and the powerful words of activist Dolores Huerta, Lula must decide if she has the courage to join the fight for justice.
Winter is coming for the orphans of Stockholm. Mika uses her sharp eye for detail to help a detective solve a gruesome serial killer mystery. This fast-paced Nordic Noir delivers a darker, more mature atmosphere than your typical middle-grade read. Perfect for fans of Lemony Snicket who are ready for higher stakes and a chilling historical mystery.
Reclaiming the river. In David F. Walker’s 5-star graphic novel Big Jim and the White Boy, the lens of an American classic is shifted to center Jim’s humanity, family, and courage. Spanning from the antebellum South to a modern-day lecture hall, this “radical retelling” replaces caricatures with a gritty, multi-generational epic.