Fresh Reads, Honest reviews, Educator-approved
Classic literature meets contemporary city life in Anne of West Philly! This modern graphic novel adaptation reimagines Anne Shirley as a spirited, creative foster teen adjusting to life in Philadelphia. Featuring diverse characters, relatable themes, and beautiful visual storytelling.
Is going viral worth losing the people who actually care about you? A funny, highly relatable, middle-grade novel that tackles the high-stakes pressures of social media, friendship, and school anxiety.
Slow down and breathe with James Norbury’s masterpiece, Big Panda and Tiny Dragon. Blending gorgeous, expressive illustrations with gentle, Buddhist-inspired wisdom, this comforting book follows two opposite friends navigating life’s unexpected detours.
A simple yet staggeringly powerful masterpiece is an essential resource for classrooms of all ages. Visually stunning and written with elegiac grace, it serves as a sensitive introduction to the Tulsa Race Massacre and a profound tool for teaching antiracism, justice, and historical truth.
Pour a pint of pure knowledge with Stacy McAnulty’s narrative nonfiction masterpiece, Blood! Not Just a Vampire Drink. Set in a vegan vampire smoothie shop, this amusing and informative book breaks down the complex cardiovascular system into accessible, child-friendly steps.