Fresh Reads, Honest reviews, Educator-approved
Balancing Filipino customs, Egyptian traditions, and American high school is no easy feat. Follow a funny, endearing journey of self-discovery. Perfect for middle schoolers, this interactive book which is complete with zines and games and it is a brilliant tool for discussing identity, code-switching, and microaggressions.
Dance is a bridge to the past and a key to the future. Ria Thundercloud shares her journey from a young powwow dancer to a professional artist. With stunning, kinetic illustrations, this book celebrates Indigenous traditions and the courage it takes to be yourself.
History is a poem that never ends. The lives of six Black Americans—from Ona Judge to Barack Obama—are woven together to reveal the grit and grace of the fight for freedom. Filled with eye-opening historical truths and moving story-poems, this collection is an essential bridge between our country’s past and our shared future.
Is your life a choice or an accident? A 16,000-mile bike trip from Oregon to Patagonia becomes the backdrop for a profound internal awakening. From sleeping under bridges in Mexico to navigating the heights of the Andes, Jenkins explores the intersection of faith, identity, and the raw grit required to live a life without regret. A must-read for any aspiring wanderer.
Marissa Moss brings to life the inspiring story of physicist Lise Meitner, the woman who discovered nuclear fission but refused to help create the atomic bomb. This engaging biography highlights Meitner’s courage, intellect, and moral conviction as she defied sexism and anti-Semitism to change the world.