Fresh Reads, Honest reviews, Educator-approved
Camp Lessons, the first book in The Sugar Squad Chronicles, is an inspiring story of a young boy with Type 1 Diabetes who gains confidence and independence at a specialized summer camp. This empowering read shows children the struggles and successes of managing diabetes, emphasizing friendship, self-advocacy, and the importance of educating peers.
Nell of Gumbling is a charming, diverse graphic novel/diary hybrid that blends a fantastical setting with highly relatable middle-grade problems. Nell’s journey to find her place in a world featuring magic and two dads is funny and engaging. The format makes it a great stepping stone for graphic novel readers ready for more text. Highly recommended!
In the realm of Awara, where gods, monsters, and humans exist side by side, Miuko is an ordinary girl resigned to a safe, if uneventful, existence as an innkeeper’s daughter. But when she is cursed and begins to transform into a demon, she must decide if saving her soul is worth returning to an ordinary life that no longer fits her.