Fresh Reads, Honest reviews, Educator-approved
A ripped-from-the-headlines novel of desperation, escape, and survival across the U.S.-Mexico border. A breathtaking, vital window into human survival. Following three Guatemalan teenagers forced to flee home, the novel tracks their perilous flight across Mexico aboard the infamous freight trains of La Bestia.
A lunchroom connection turns a stranger into a friend! Navigating the isolation of a new country and a frequently mispronounced name, a young immigrant girl finds a beautiful sense of belonging when her classmates embrace her unique heritage—and her favorite lunch food.
Packing up a little piece of home. The Light Within You introduces readers to Diya, a young immigrant girl struggling to fit into a new school. A holiday trip to India to celebrate Diwali with her grandmother changes everything.
Happiness isn’t about having “more.” Children Who Dance in the Rain follows Sophie as she leaves her iPad behind for a transformative journey to India. Through her friendship with a resilient girl named Nanaki, Sophie learns the true meaning of privilege and the wealth found in a grateful heart. It’s a stunningly illustrated lesson in empathy that will change how readers perceive their own world.
Silence isn’t empty; it’s full of words. Melody, a girl with a brilliant photographic memory trapped inside a body affected by cerebral palsy. This emotional journey from being dismissed to finding a voice is a powerful lesson in empathy and resilience.