Fresh Reads, Honest reviews, Educator-approved
Dark secrets and dangerous magic collide in a spellbinding thriller. Straddling contemporary suburbia and 1990s Chicago, this dual-timeline gothic fantasy masterfully explores the complex, flawed bonds between a mother and daughter. Packed with poetic prose and gripping suspense for fans of dark, witchy mysteries.
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.
In Invisible Son, Kim Johnson delivers a gripping, social justice thriller that is an absolute must-have for library shelves. Following wrongly accused teen Andre Jackson as he navigates a gentrifying Portland, a global pandemic, and a search for his missing friend, this multi-layered novel is as authentic as it is suspenseful. Perfect for fans of The Hate U Give.
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.