Fresh Reads, Honest reviews, Educator-approved
Go With the Flow is a bold, honest, and necessary graphic novel that tackles the “taboo” of menstruation head-on. Through the eyes of four high school friends, readers explore the realities of puberty, period poverty, and the power of student advocacy. With its striking red-toned artwork and inclusive language, it is an essential resource for Health classrooms and a powerful celebration of unapologetic female friendship.
A bold and intense sequel that deepens the political landscape of Iron Widow’s world. Fans of intricate sci fi will appreciate Zetian’s struggle with power and revolution.
The Wilderness of Girls starts strong with an intriguing mix of mystery, identity, and survival. Reviewer Tami Rigling notes that while the opening captivates, the story becomes confusing as major details go unresolved, especially the question of who Mother is. Simple black and white illustrations add atmosphere but not clarity. With its emotional intensity and ambiguous ending, this book may appeal to readers who enjoy darker, unresolved stories but may frustrate others.
They call me La Furia. It did not happen all at once. It was born the moment I realized I did not have to stay quiet. On the field, I am faster than the fear that tries to chase me. I am stronger than the expectations that try to contain me. When I run, I feel my heart open like a door to the world. There, I am not what anyone says I am. I am what I choose to become.
On a quiet street in Dublin, a lost bookshop waits to be found. For too long, Opaline, Martha, and Henry have been side characters in their own lives. But when the shop casts its spell, they discover that their own stories are just as extraordinary as the ones on its shelves—and that sometimes, the books we find are the ones that find us.