Fresh Reads, Honest reviews, Educator-approved
Pawcasso follows a lonely eleven-year-old who gets swept into a massive neighborhood misunderstanding over a grocery-buying, basket-toting dog. Balancing funny town debates with authentic lessons on honesty and connection perfect for young art enthusiasts, and animal lovers alike.
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.
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.
Forced into community service together, five very different Latinx students must look past school stereotypes and shared secrets to help a person in need. Featuring brilliant bilingual dialogue and top-tier illustration, this moving story is an invaluable asset.
Jordan, Drew, Liam, Maury, and their friends from Riverdale Academy Day School are heading out on a school trip to Paris. As an aspiring artist himself, Jordan can’t wait to see all the amazing art in the famous City of Lights.