Fresh Reads, Honest reviews, Educator-approved
Jodi Picoult delivers a poignant, single-voiced narrative that navigates the early, isolating days of the pandemic. Far more than a story about COVID-19, this brilliant novel is a deeply reflective look at the plans we make, the choices we face, and how we evolve when life takes us completely off track.
Minni lives in the poorest part of Mumbai, where access to water is limited to a few hours a day and the communal taps have long lines. The riveting story of a heroic girl who fights for her belief that water should be for everyone.
A highly lyrical contemporary ghost story about an isolated teen trying to save her cemetery home while uncovering an unexpected queer romance. Touching upon profound grief, Indigenous identity, and the fear of letting in a world of magical realism.
Perry expected a boring summer, not a mission to right a historical wrong. When she discovers that the remains of an Anishinaabe ancestor are being kept in a university archive, she and her friends hatch a daring plan to bring them home. Packed with mystery, action, and powerful themes of justice and community, this thrilling story follows one teen determined to make a difference before more secrets disappear forever.
One year after her sister’s death, Mitra returns home for a traditional family observance and uncovers secrets that change everything she thought she knew. As grief, family expectations, and long-buried truths collide, Mitra and her mother must confront the choices that shaped their lives. Emotional, powerful, and rich in Persian culture, this unforgettable story explores love, loss, and finding the courage to forge your own path.