Fresh Reads, Honest reviews, Educator-approved
Can a novel be a standardized test? Alejandro Zambra’s Multiple Choice is a 4-star experimental masterpiece that mimics the Chilean Academic Aptitude Test to critique conformity and authoritarianism. Moving from playful to political, it challenges readers to find answers in a world where the “correct” choice doesn’t exist. An essential, thought-provoking tool for high school ELA and Social Studies classes exploring rhetoric, history, and the power of compliance.
Elena Aguilar’s Arise is a masterclass in transformational coaching. Moving beyond simple advice-giving, this 5-star professional guide explores how to impact the “3 B’s”—Beliefs, Behaviors, and Ways of Being. For counselors and school leaders, it provides a vital roadmap for navigating equity, power dynamics, and relational trust. It’s an essential read for anyone looking to foster deep, systemic change and build a more empathetic school culture.
Jason Reynolds’ Stamped (For Kids) transforms tough history into an engaging and empowering read. Through humor, honesty, and storytelling, it teaches young readers how racism began and how to challenge it today. A must-read for classrooms focused on empathy, equity, and truth.