Fresh Reads, Honest reviews, Educator-approved
Seven kids, one house, and zero privacy! Artistic fifth-grader Avery Lee is desperate for her own room. From sharing a crowded bedroom in Maryland to a life-changing move to Oregon, this gorgeous and relatable story explores the chaos of big families and the universal need for independence.
A road trip to California turns into a fight for survival. Part social commentary, part cryptid horror, this gut-wrenching novel follows two trans teens as they escape bigotry only to face a literal monster in the Kentucky woods.
Rusty was just a house cat until the forest called. Follow Firepaw as he joins ThunderClan and navigates the dangerous, code-driven world of wild cat clans.
Put on your dancing shoes for the “Word King!” The legacy of Langston Hughes is celebrated with rhythmic prose and vibrant art. Perfect for introducing the Harlem Renaissance, this joyous book shows students that poetry is a living, breathing party. It’s an essential mentor text for young writers ready to stomp, clap, and find their own literary rhythm.
Bayview’s secrets are finally catching up. The original Bayview Four and the new generation must team up to survive one last “game.” This thriller is a masterclass in shifting perspectives.