Fresh Reads, Honest reviews, Educator-approved
Hilarity, heart, and historical charm collide in Not Your All-American Girl which delivers a lighthearted yet deeply relevant look at racism, microaggressions, and identity in the 1980s. Centering on a half-Jewish, half-Chinese sixth grader navigating theater typecasting and friendship which promotes inclusivity, cultural pride, and self-advocacy.
A profoundly moving, eye-opening masterpiece of historical fiction. Take My Hand explores reproductive justice, systemic racism, and healthcare exploitation through the unsparing lens of a Black nurse in 1973 Alabama. Loosely based on shocking true events.
A motivating and authentic guide to navigating uncertainty! In The Light We Carry, former First Lady Michelle Obama shares empowering stories of resilience, leadership, and public service. Blending personal vulnerability with actionable advice on race, identity, and building community, a thoughtful memoir.
A furious, action-packed queer body horror debut! Hell Followed With Us follows a transgender teen wielding a biological weapon to protect a ragtag group of queer survivors from a fanatical cult.
A masterfully written, emotionally taxing modern epic! In Demon Copperhead, Barbara Kingsolver brilliantly adapts Charles Dickens’ David Copperfield to expose the devastating realities of institutional poverty, foster care failures, and the opioid epidemic in contemporary Appalachia.