Fresh Reads, Honest reviews, Educator-approved
Step onto the court. Hoops is a vibrant graphic novel that brings the 1975 fight for gender equity to life. Based on a true story, the Lady Bears must overcome empty bleachers and homemade uniforms to prove they belong in the game. It’s an inspiring, visually stunning tale of teamwork and the enduring power of Title IX that belongs in every middle-grade library.
The Woman All Spies Fear shines a light on the unsung genius of Elizebeth Smith Friedman, whose codebreaking brilliance helped shape history. Greenfield captures both the excitement of espionage and the quiet strength of a woman who refused to be defined by her era’s limits. A fascinating, empowering read for anyone who values intellect, perseverance, and the stories of women who changed the world.
A novel about the extraordinary partnership between First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and civil rights activist Mary McLeod Bethune—an unlikely friendship that changed the world, from the New York Times bestselling authors of the Good Morning America Book Club pick The Personal Librarian.