Fresh Reads, Honest reviews, Educator-approved
The Tryout is a phenomenal, memoir exploring the chaotic, painful, and beautiful realities of middle school. Set in small-town Texas, this vibrant book follows two friends navigating competitive cheerleading tryouts while managing the unique pressures of growing up in dual cultures.
An incredible graphic memoir capturing the bittersweet reality of growing up. Grounded in a life-changing 8th-grade trip to Europe, this heartwarming and funny coming-of-age story beautifully explores teenage vulnerability, first love, and emotional resilience. Complete with stunning illustrations and interactive digital features!
A scorching, empowering urban fantasy! When fourteen-year-old Lolo Wright witnesses a cop pull a gun on her brother, her hidden telekinetic powers ignite. Navigating a lethal neighborhood drug dealer determined to exploit her gifts and the sudden return of her estranged mother, Lolo transforms her internal spark into an unstoppable flame for justice.
High stakes on the fencing strip! Following sixth-grader Lucy and her eighth-grade sister GiGi, a bitter cafeteria clash triggers an official fencing showdown. Underneath the dramatic school factions and athletic competition lies a deeply touching, realistic study on sibling dynamics, shared family grief, and the long road to mutual forgiveness.
Folklore hits the streets! Following first-generation Filipino siblings JJ and Althea, the story shifts gears from food truck duties to saving the world when real creatures from Philippine mythology come alive.