Fresh Reads, Honest reviews, Educator-approved
Look on the Bright Side is a refreshing, heartfelt story that celebrates friendship, honesty, and growing up. Williams and Schneemann craft an authentic portrayal of teens navigating love, identity, and change with humor and heart. The expressive art and inclusive storytelling make this a perfect read for middle and high school students exploring what it means to truly support one another.
Set in the eerie small town of Loving, Ohio, this horror graphic novel follows four teens—Sloane, Elliott, Cameron, and Ana—grappling with grief after their friend’s mysterious suicide. Their town is controlled by The Chorus, a cult-like organization whose influence reaches every level of the community.
Ash, a nonbinary teen struggling to find their place in the world, decides to escape society’s noise and expectations by living off the grid in the California wilderness. Inspired by their late grandfather’s dream of building a hidden cabin, Ash sets out alone with their dog, hoping to reconnect with nature and find purpose.
Selznick’s Wonderstruck is a beautifully illustrated exploration of connection, identity, and resilience. Told through both prose and breathtaking pencil drawings, the dual timelines of Ben and Rose converge in a moving, unexpected way. Each character’s search for belonging feels heartfelt and timeless. This book invites readers to slow down, notice details, and experience the wonder of storytelling in both words and images.
When you’re named after a 250-year-old tortoise, you grow up believing life is full of possibilities and wonder. But ever since Addie’s family got turned upside down, those things have been harder for her to see.