Fresh Reads, Honest reviews, Educator-approved
Ever since a career-ending injury, former elite gymnast Eden has been feeling lost. To add insult to actual injury, her mom has been invited to present at her middle school’s career day, which would be fine except Mom’s company produces period products like pads and tampons.
What happens when a human girl gets sent to a summer camp—for vampires?! Maya’s dull summer takes a wild turn when her love of cooking lands her in the most unexpected (and undead) kitchen ever.
What if a school’s mascot is seen as racist, but not by everyone? In this compelling middle-grade novel in verse, two best-selling BIPOC authors tackle this hot-button issue.
A wall divides her family. A tunnel could bring them back together. A Night Divided is a gripping story of courage, danger, and the fight for freedom that will keep readers turning pages late into the night.
Featuring a poverty-stricken boy who bravely rides out all the storms life keeps throwing at him. Joe Oak is used to living on unsteady ground. His mom can’t be depended on as she never stays around long once she gets “the itch,” and now he and his beloved grandmother find themselves without a home.