Fresh Reads, Honest reviews, Educator-approved
In Zara Hossain Is Here, Sabina Khan delivers a deeply moving and authentic look at the immigrant experience in America. High schooler Zara must balance the everyday trials of teenage life with the terrifying realities of Islamophobia and a fragile visa status. Perfect for high school libraries, this novel is a poignant tool for discussing diversity, equity, and the resilience it takes to stand against hate.
Life isn’t color-coded! Through vibrant illustrations and simple text, this sweet concept book reframes traditional gender binaries by showing that every color—and every activity—belongs to everyone. Perfect for early elementary classrooms, it uses a colorful spectrum to deliver a profound, heartwarming lesson on self-expression, identity, and playground inclusivity.
From the Bronx to the burning brush. A young girl haunted by a past tragedy must lead her friends through a devastating California wildfire. A pulse-pounding page-turner that asks: what does it take to find your way out?
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.
This fast paced and emotionally resonant novel follows a middle schooler discovering his strength on and off the track. A powerful and relatable story that keeps readers turning the pages.