Fresh Reads, Honest reviews, Educator-approved
What if the only way to save your sister was to win a deadly competition where every cup of tea held magical power? In A Magic Steeped in Poison, Judy I. Lin blends fantasy, Chinese mythology, and court intrigue into a captivating adventure filled with dangerous rivals, unforgettable characters, and high-stakes twists.
A breathtaking, award-winning masterpiece of World War II fiction! It traces a decade of history through the letters of an incarcerated Japanese American boy and a French Jewish girl. Spanning from the desolation of Manzanar to European battlefields that explores patriotism, systemic racism, and the enduring power of human connection.
Hilarity, heart, and historical charm collide in Not Your All-American Girl which delivers a lighthearted yet deeply relevant look at racism, microaggressions, and identity in the 1980s. Centering on a half-Jewish, half-Chinese sixth grader navigating theater typecasting and friendship which promotes inclusivity, cultural pride, and self-advocacy.
A visually breathtaking and deeply moving graphic novel! Alina Chau’s Marshmallow & Jordan masterfully blends sports, Indonesian culture, and a touch of magical realism. Centering on a determined young athlete navigating life in a wheelchair alongside an adorable baby elephant which explores resilience, global diversity, and adaptive sports.
A razor-sharp, pulse-pounding satire of the publishing world! R.F. Kuang’s Yellowface follows an unreliable protagonist who steals a deceased Asian American writer’s masterpiece. Tackling cultural appropriation, institutional racism, and the paranoia of social media cancel culture, this riveting thriller is an exceptional selection that explores media literacy, unreliable narrators, and complex modern diversity dynamics.