Fresh Reads, Honest reviews, Educator-approved
The Fort is a gripping, realistic fiction novel that follows a middle school “band of brothers” who discover an underground bomb shelter after a major hurricane. What begins as a secret hideout quickly transforms into a vital sanctuary for a friend fleeing an abusive home.
Clean Getaway is a phenomenal, middle-grade road-trip mystery that loops together past and present American race relations. Following eleven-year-old Scoob and his eccentric G’ma through the segregation history of the American South, this layered novel balances historical realities with contemporary suspense.
Absolutely Nat is a fantastic, graphic novel that sends favorite character Natalie off to summer camp. When camp fails to match the brochure, Natalie must confront her fears and navigate difficult social changes.
Answers in the Pages is a bold, contemporary novel tackling the real-world issue of book banning. When a mother attempts to censor a classroom book over perceived LGBTQIA+ themes, her son is caught in the crossfire.
The Tryout is a phenomenal, memoir exploring the chaotic, painful, and beautiful realities of middle school. Set in small-town Texas, this vibrant book follows two friends navigating competitive cheerleading tryouts while managing the unique pressures of growing up in dual cultures.