Fresh Reads, Honest reviews, Educator-approved
What if the most powerful family in Chicago was one you’ve never read about? In The Davenports, Krystal Marquis shines a light on the lives of wealthy Black families in 1910, blending romance, ambition, and social expectations with overlooked American history.
What if one unforgettable summer changed the way you saw your family, your friends, and yourself? In The Brave by Rob Buyea, twins Loretta and Waylon set out with very different plans before middle school, only to discover that an unexpected friendship and a mysterious discovery in the woods will transform them both.
What if the bank robbers chose the one hostage who knew exactly how to outsmart them? In The Girls I’ve Been, Tess Sharpe delivers a fast-paced thriller about the daughter of a con artist whose past becomes her greatest weapon during a bank heist.
What if your brother came home after disappearing for six days with a story no one believed? David Levithan explores the blurry line between truth and imagination through a heartfelt story of family, trust, and belonging.
What would you do if protecting the people you love meant learning to fight? In Hands, Torrey Maldonado tells the story of a talented young artist who takes up boxing to keep his family safe while struggling to stay true to himself.