Fresh Reads, Honest reviews, Educator-approved
Slow down and breathe with James Norbury’s masterpiece, Big Panda and Tiny Dragon. Blending gorgeous, expressive illustrations with gentle, Buddhist-inspired wisdom, this comforting book follows two opposite friends navigating life’s unexpected detours.
Experience the raw, breathtaking masterpiece that is Ain’t Burned All the Bright. In this brilliant collaboration, Jason Reynolds and Jason Griffin use just ten sentences and stunning collage art to capture the dual anxieties of the pandemic and systemic racism in 2020.
An inspiring coming-of-age novel in verse about weathering the uncertainty that comes with family illness perfect for fans of Starfish and Red, White, and Whole. Cass and her parents haven’t let her dad’s cancer stop them from having a good life—full of love and poems and one annual World Series game.
Inspired by true events, this gripping thriller exposes the dark side of the music industry and the price of naive ambition. Blending raw poetic power with complex, fiercely loyal characters, it offers an unforgettable exploration of exploitation and survival.
What can poetry teach us about hope in the face of uncertainty? In Call Us What We Carry, Amanda Gorman explores identity, resilience, justice, and the shared experiences that shape our world.