Fresh Reads, Honest reviews, Educator-approved
I’m Not Scared, YOU’RE Scared!, is a charming, hilarious adventure featuring a timid bear and a daring rabbit. Boasting beautiful, crayon-style illustrations and a wonderfully repetitive, interactive dialogue, it makes for an ideal storytime read-aloud.
Dare to step beyond the midnight border! Abby Howard’s The Crossroads at Midnight is an atmospheric, anthology of chilling slice-of-life horror stories exploring the terrifying link between profound loneliness and the supernatural.
A memoir that pulls back the curtain on living with crippling social fear. By throwing herself into the supportive, chaotic world of comedy classes, Alex learns to manage her internal prisons and rebuild her self-worth.
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.
Step into the shadows of the overgrown woods! When young Zoey saves a friendly feline from her unkind, witchy neighbor, she unlocks a dangerous web of sinister magic. A spooky adventure that blends classic gothic atmosphere with unexpected twists that will keep cat lovers hooked.