Fresh Reads, Honest reviews, Educator-approved
Resau’s What the Moon Saw is a beautifully written coming-of-age story about identity, family, and cultural roots. Through Clara Luna’s summer in Oaxaca, readers experience the magic of discovering where you come from and who you are meant to be. Filled with warmth, spirituality, and self-discovery, it inspires reflection and connection.
Treuer’s Where the Wolves Don’t Die beautifully blends culture, mystery, and emotion. Through Ezra’s journey of loss and rediscovery, readers witness the resilience of Indigenous identity and the unbreakable bond of family. A vivid exploration of grief, injustice, and renewal, this novel encourages empathy and reflection while celebrating Ojibwe traditions.
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.