Fresh Reads, Honest reviews, Educator-approved
A debut that follows eleven-year-old Rigel as she navigates parental divorce and a jarring move from off-the-grid Alaska to suburban Connecticut. Exploring themes of family grief, emotional abandonment, and resilience through her bond with a wild crow
Lolo’s Light is a poignant, unforgettable middle-grade novel that navigates the messy, complicated layers of grief and unfair guilt. When a babysitting job turns into an unexpected tragedy, young Millie must find her way out of the dark. Masterfully written and deeply empathetic, this text is an essential, healing addition for middle school library collections, book clubs, and social-emotional learning spaces.
One trail. One broken family. One unforgettable hike. Just Keep Walking is a powerful story of healing, resilience, and finding your way—step by step—through the wild and within yourself.
New town. New school. New stepdad. A Song Called Home is a tender, relatable story about holding on, letting go, and finding your voice—one chord at a time.
Planning a Coming Out party. Crushing on the new girl. Balancing bills, school, and dreams. Friday I’m in Love is a vibrant, heartfelt story about identity, love, and celebrating who you are.