Fresh Reads, Honest reviews, Educator-approved
Unpack a sun-soaked journey of art and identity! Mark Crilley’s My Last Summer with Cass is an emotionally poignant, graphic novel masterpiece that captures the nostalgic highs and heartbreaking lows of adolescent friendship. Seamlessly shifting between past and present, this highly relatable coming-of-age story explores trust, personal growth, and change.
Turn up the heat on post-grad anxiety! Jarrett Melendez’s Chef’s Kiss is an absolute triumph that masterfully blends the high-stakes stress of entering the workforce with a beautifully wholesome queer rom-com. Complete with a dreamy workplace crush and an adorable taste-testing pig, this graphic novel is the perfect, feel-good read for graduating seniors discovering their own path.
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.
Nat for Nothing, a graphic novel tracking the ups and downs of middle school friend groups. When Natalie struggles to find an after-school club and faces friend drama, she must discover how to move forward.
Button Pusher is a phenomenal, memoir that provides a vital window into growing up with ADHD. Combining personal vulnerability with authentic medical insights and striking artwork, this realistic narrative addresses neurodiversity, family trauma, and self-advocacy with incredible nuance.