Fresh Reads, Honest reviews, Educator-approved
What happens when a symbol of hate appears in the middle of your school? In Linked, Gordon Korman combines mystery, friendship, and history as three students uncover the truth behind a series of swastika incidents that force their community to confront its past.
What if one unforgettable summer changed the way you saw your family, your friends, and yourself? In The Brave by Rob Buyea, twins Loretta and Waylon set out with very different plans before middle school, only to discover that an unexpected friendship and a mysterious discovery in the woods will transform them both.
What if the only way to save your sister was to win a deadly competition where every cup of tea held magical power? In A Magic Steeped in Poison, Judy I. Lin blends fantasy, Chinese mythology, and court intrigue into a captivating adventure filled with dangerous rivals, unforgettable characters, and high-stakes twists.
What would you do if protecting the people you love meant learning to fight? In Hands, Torrey Maldonado tells the story of a talented young artist who takes up boxing to keep his family safe while struggling to stay true to himself.
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.