Fresh Reads, Honest reviews, Educator-approved
Jennette McCurdy’s I’m Glad My Mom Died is an astonishingly candid, darkly humorous memoir detailing her traumatic career as a child star and her abusive relationship with her mother. Providing a profound “windows and mirrors” experience for older teens and adults, McCurdy establishes herself as an extraordinary literary talent.
Delve into the inner workings of the British crown with Prince Harry’s raw memoir, Spare. Chronicling a life shaped by early parental loss, intense media scrutiny, and deep familial friction, this conversational text is highly relevant for older teenagers exploring contemporary history.
A motivating and authentic guide to navigating uncertainty! In The Light We Carry, former First Lady Michelle Obama shares empowering stories of resilience, leadership, and public service. Blending personal vulnerability with actionable advice on race, identity, and building community, a thoughtful memoir.
A masterpiece of heartbreak, hope, and humanity! Alternately gut-wrenching and deeply inspiring, When Stars are Scattered delivers an intimate look at life in a Kenyan refugee camp through the eyes of a young Somali boy and his nonverbal brother. A raw personal history, this graphic memoir explores global human rights, community support, and the transformative power of education.
Join acclaimed poet Joy Harjo on a powerful journey through memory, music, family, and resilience. Blending stories, poetry, and reflection, she explores the experiences that shaped her life and art while celebrating the strength of Native traditions. Inspiring and deeply personal, this memoir invites readers to discover wisdom, healing, and the courage to find their own path.