Fresh Reads, Honest reviews, Educator-approved
BIA archaeologist Syd Walker must navigate stolen remains and a missing teen while clashing with a powerful “Founders Society.” This gripping mystery pulls back the curtain on the real-world MMIW crisis and the ongoing battle for Indigenous sovereignty and sacred land. It’s a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of archaeology and social justice.
A haunting tale of a missing girl and the ancestral ghosts of the American South. It’s a somber, literary look at how historical trauma haunts the present which is perfect for fans of dark, folklore-driven mysteries.
Venture deep into the New Zealand bush…When a young girl emerges from the forest looking exactly like the protagonist’s younger self, Effie must return to the survivalist upbringing she fought to escape.
Survival is more than just staying alive—it’s facing what’s inside. Theo finds himself in a haunting alternate reality where his town is literally upside-down and his depression has a physical voice.
Ghost Boys: The Graphic Novel follows 12-year-old Jerome after a fatal police shooting, moving between the world of the living and the “Ghost Boys” of history. With stunning, emotive artwork, this book tackles institutional racism and unconscious bias with grace and grit.