Mabuhay! by Zachary Sterling

Folklore hits the streets! Following first-generation Filipino siblings JJ and Althea, the story shifts gears from food truck duties to saving the world when real creatures from Philippine mythology come alive. 

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Sugar Shack by Lucy Knisley

Farm life meets family drama. As the family taps maple trees for syrup, Jen struggles to define her place among her step-siblings. With cozy, expressive art and a detailed look at the reality of farm work, and learning to navigate the messy, sweet dynamics of family.

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Donuts and Other Proclamations of Love by Jared Reck

Jared Reck delivers a 5-star masterpiece of humor and heart. Donuts and Other Proclamations of Love follows Oscar, a teen navigating grief and the pressures of fitting in, while running a Swedish food truck with his grandfather. A perfect pick for middle and high schoolers, this story explores the many ways we express love when words fail us. It’s an essential tool for counselors and educators looking to support emotional literacy and empathy.

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