Fresh Reads, Honest reviews, Educator-approved
High stakes on the fencing strip! Following sixth-grader Lucy and her eighth-grade sister GiGi, a bitter cafeteria clash triggers an official fencing showdown. Underneath the dramatic school factions and athletic competition lies a deeply touching, realistic study on sibling dynamics, shared family grief, and the long road to mutual forgiveness.
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 haunting parable of deception and survival. Narrated by the cosmic voice of Truth, the story tracks an innocent Greek boy tricked by Nazis into coaxing neighbors onto trains to Auschwitz. While its unique philosophical narration occasionally distances the reader from the characters, it remains a beautifully written, essential study on honesty and redemption.
Swoon-worthy summer reading! To catch the eye of her returning childhood crush, rom-com-obsessed Liz Buxbaum strikes a deal with her irritating next-door enemy, Wes Bennett. Packed with sparkling banter, classic tropes, and incredible slow-burn tension, it is the ultimate lighthearted palace-cleanser for high school readers.
A personal journey toward living authentically. Exploring themes of identity, doctor-guided family support, and school policy navigation, this highly challenged text provides a window into the trans experience. It serves as an open platform for discussing empathy, family love, and the ongoing national conversation surrounding banned literature.