Fresh Reads, Honest reviews, Educator-approved
Borders may stop people, but they can’t stop stories. Sixty diverse poets—including Elizabeth Acevedo and Bao Phi—share the raw, humorous, and heartbreaking realities of the immigrant and refugee experience. A vital resource for empathy in the modern classroom.
From the Bronx to the burning brush. A young girl haunted by a past tragedy must lead her friends through a devastating California wildfire. A pulse-pounding page-turner that asks: what does it take to find your way out?
History’s greatest mystery gets a daring new voice. A butcher’s daughter is the only hope for the imprisoned Princes in the Tower. Set during the treacherous Wars of the Roses, this gripping tale of loyalty and courage explores whether a common girl can change the course of England’s throne.
Is your life real, or just a really good stream? Manuel wakes up in a void with no memories and only an AI named Alice to guide him. This Black Mirror-esque story explores the glitchy boundary between virtual reality and the truth.
When a big sister shrinks, the whole family feels the pressure. Young Lucy navigates the fallout of her sister’s anorexia while fighting to keep her own identity from disappearing. Through toxic friendships and the healing power of theatre camp, this sensitive, authentic story explores body image, resilience, and the unbreakable bond between sisters.