Fresh Reads, Honest reviews, Educator-approved
Award-winning author Malinda Lo returns with A Scatter of Light, a gorgeous coming-of-queer-age companion novel to Last Night at the Telegraph Club. Set against the backdrop of historical shifts in marriage equality, this story beautifully explores identity, art, and first love.
Hop aboard for a deeply moving, journey through the eyes of a young boy on a weekly subway ride, this beautifully illustrated picture book delivers a masterclass in empathy, helping young readers realize that we can never truly know a person’s story just by looking at them.
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.
Follow young Misty Copeland as she takes her very first steps toward becoming a prima ballerina in Bunheads. Highlighting themes of courage, teamwork, and chasing dreams, this picture book features stunning, kid-friendly illustrations by Setor Fiadzigbey.