Fresh Reads, Honest reviews, Educator-approved
Eric Gansworth shatters and reclaims a painful slur in Apple (Skin to the Core), a heartbreaking memoir-in-verse. Chronologically tracking his youth on the Tuscarora Nation Reservation, Gansworth confronts the dark history of government boarding schools alongside the struggles of poverty and identity.
What if luck was the only thing that saved humanity from World War III? In Fallout, master storyteller Steve Sheinkin pulls back the Iron Curtain to deliver a thrilling, history of the Cold War, espionage, and the Cuban Missile Crisis.
Before he braved new frontiers in Star Trek, George Takei was a four-year-old boy imprisoned in an American concentration camp. They Called Us Enemy is a stunning, graphic memoir that chronicles his childhood under legalized racism. Beautifully illustrated and emotionally gripping, this accessible historical masterpiece.
Enter the decaying gates of Gallant eerie masterpiece. Featuring a resilient, non-verbal protagonist seeking her true identity, this gothic mystery blends atmospheric writing with stunning illustrations. Creepy without being terrifying, it is the perfect “scary book.”
Embark on a breathtaking, Middle Eastern-inspired journey with Squire, an inspiring graphic novel. Following young Aiza as she navigates rigorous military training while hiding her subjugated heritage, this beautifully illustrated book masterfully tackles themes of discrimination, the ethics of war, and personal integrity.