Fresh Reads, Honest reviews, Educator-approved
A haunting symphony of memory and myth! Set against the enchanted backdrop of Prague, this magical realist tale follows a young biracial violinist who discovers a forgotten Jewish cemetery and risks everything to save a trapped ghost from a shadowless monster.
A gentle anchor in the storm of loss. Broken into three distinct but beautifully non-linear sections, these comforting poems offer a beautiful blend of cathartic tears, warm smiles, and healing reminders to be infinitely gentle with yourself during seasons of deep grief.
A devastatingly beautiful tribute to unconditional love. Serving as a companion to Free Lunch, this poetic masterpiece chronicles Ogle’s survival through horrific childhood abuse at the hands of his mother, anchored entirely by the tender, complicated, and lifesaving sanctuary of his grandmother’s home.
One fight, two sides, and zero apologies. Eb & Flow dives into the hearts of two Black seventh graders serving a ten-day school suspension. Refusing to offer a preachy moral lesson, this authentic, dual-perspective story tracks the surprising similarities between two rivals.
Survival is just the beginning. Eighth-grader Bea must navigate life with cerebral palsy and the heavy trauma of a school shooting. Through the healing power of equine therapy, Bea finds the strength to move from helplessness to advocacy.