Fresh Reads, Honest reviews, Educator-approved
Camp Lessons, the first book in The Sugar Squad Chronicles, is an inspiring story of a young boy with Type 1 Diabetes who gains confidence and independence at a specialized summer camp. This empowering read shows children the struggles and successes of managing diabetes, emphasizing friendship, self-advocacy, and the importance of educating peers.
A chaotic and funny graphic novel that blends mystery, celebrity chaos, and nonstop action. Young readers will enjoy Princess Beautiful’s wild journey and the cliffhanger that leaves them eager for book two.
Two girls from different worlds find common ground in grief, courage, and friendship during the 2017 Muslim immigration ban. A powerful middle grade novel that opens important conversations about belonging and compassion.
Marta lives quietly in the attic of the Hotel Balzaar while her mother works as a maid. One day a mysterious countess arrives with a parrot she claims was once a general. She promises Marta seven stories, each told in order. As Marta listens, she begins to sense that the tales might be connected to her missing father. Each unfinished story leaves her wondering what is real and what is imagined as she searches for answers hidden within the countess’s words.
Ivan loves being a papa, even though it can be hard sometimes. But as he navigates the joys and challenges of parenthood, he cannot help but recall his life before the glass walls of the mall circus, his own childhood in the jungle, and his own twin.