Fresh Reads, Honest reviews, Educator-approved
High school is hard; being a superhero is harder. Mark Grayson finally gets the powers he’s always wanted. But following in his father’s footsteps leads to more than just alien battles it leads to complex moral choices and a legacy that might be too heavy to carry.
Anger is a fire that can either destroy or transform. Marisol navigates the sudden death of a mother she was always at odds with. This raw, honest story explores the intersection of grief and guilt, showing the messy reality of “complicated” love.
Justice is rarely simple in a town built on secrets. The murder of a hated landowner in 1958 Minnesota ignites long-simmering prejudices against a Native American veteran. It explores the deep scars of war and the enduring power of forgiveness.
Sometimes the loudest voices aren’t yours. Isaac navigates the intrusive “bees” of his OCD through the magic of tabletop gaming. This story explores how community and “Swamps & Sorcerers” can provide the sanctuary a neurodivergent mind needs. A must-read for the “weird kids,” their allies, and anyone looking to understand the beauty of a different brain.
Three generations, one pivotal age. From 1950s China to 2000s Toronto, this visually stunning story explores how trauma and body image struggles are passed down through mothers and daughters. It is a heartbreaking yet hopeful examination of what it takes to break the cycle and find your own worth.