Fresh Reads, Honest reviews, Educator-approved
Aida Salazar’s Ultra Violet is a brave and compassionate story in verse about growing up, finding identity, and redefining masculinity. Elios’s voice is authentic and funny, offering boys permission to feel and be kind. A must-read for middle schoolers finding their place in the world.
This heartfelt middle grade novel blends wildlife conservation with friendship and family changes in a touching summer story. Readers will connect with its emotional warmth and love for Florida’s gentle manatees.
Graduation. Uncertainty. One summer to find herself. The Getaway List is a joyful, heart-tugging story of friendship, self-discovery, and the unexpected adventure of figuring out who you really are.
The Spirit Bear Series is a powerful duology exploring the impact of violence and the long road to redemption. Protagonist Cole Matthews’ journey, from isolation in Alaska to confronting his past in high school, is a great read for teens, emphasizing accountability and the profound connection between self-healing and changing one’s community.