Fresh Reads, Honest reviews, Educator-approved
Forced into community service together, five very different Latinx students must look past school stereotypes and shared secrets to help a person in need. Featuring brilliant bilingual dialogue and top-tier illustration, this moving story is an invaluable asset.
A heartfelt and empowering picture book about identity, belonging, and the importance of respecting names, That’s Not My Name! follows Mirha as she learns to take pride in who she is. Filled with diverse representation and an uplifting message about self-confidence, this story is a wonderful read-aloud for helping young students celebrate their own identities and the identities of others.
With lyrical storytelling and stunning illustrations, The Year We Learned to Fly celebrates imagination, resilience, and the power of believing in yourself. Jacqueline Woodson and Rafael López create an uplifting story that encourages young readers to rise above challenges, embrace their identities, and recognize the strength found in family, heritage, and hope.
A triumphant debut for a revolutionary heroine! Hidden away in a remote forest for sixteen years, secret royal heir Kalothia is forced to flee to a lethal Western court governed by an oppressive, anti-intellectual patriarchy. Refusing to play the submissive damsel, Kalothia uses her sharp mind and survival instincts to navigate an unmissable web of palace intrigue.
A devastatingly beautiful tribute to unconditional love. Serving as a companion to Free Lunch, this poetic masterpiece chronicles Ogle’s survival through horrific childhood abuse at the hands of his mother, anchored entirely by the tender, complicated, and lifesaving sanctuary of his grandmother’s home.