Fresh Reads, Honest reviews, Educator-approved
Finding yourself is the ultimate homecoming. The journey of a nonbinary teen is told with warmth, honesty, and inviting illustrations. By deconstructing the “rules” of high school gender, Parish shows that identity isn’t a destination reached overnight but it’s a patient process of making your body a place where you truly belong.
Recovery isn’t about being perfect; it’s about being enough. Twelve-year-old Riley fights to reclaim her identity from anorexia while in an inpatient treatment center. This raw, compassionate story avoids glamorization, focusing instead on the messy reality of healing and the courage it takes to silence the voices of self-doubt.
What if you could redo your worst day until it became your best? Emilie as she relives a disastrous Valentine’s Day. Through a comedic time loop, Emilie moves from social insecurity to radical authenticity, discovering that second chances are really about learning to choose yourself.
Survival isn’t a game anymore. Charity’s job playing a “final girl” at a horror-themed camp turns deadly. This fast-paced, inclusive thriller subverts classic tropes while delivering high-stakes gore and a supernatural twist.
Anger is a fire that can either destroy or transform. Marisol navigates the sudden death of a mother she was always at odds with. This raw, honest story explores the intersection of grief and guilt, showing the messy reality of “complicated” love.