Fresh Reads, Honest reviews, Educator-approved
Is love worth the risk of a broken heart? A contemporary romance about a cynical teen who gains the power to foresee the end of every relationship. Swept into a world of competitive ballroom dance and unexpected connection, this tear-jerker is an emotional masterpiece.
Delivering a gorgeous fantasy about life, death, and the beauty of a second chance, this slow-burn queer romance follows a despicable protagonist’s moving journey toward redemption in a cozy tea shop.
An inspiring coming-of-age novel in verse about weathering the uncertainty that comes with family illness perfect for fans of Starfish and Red, White, and Whole. Cass and her parents haven’t let her dad’s cancer stop them from having a good life—full of love and poems and one annual World Series game.
What can poetry teach us about hope in the face of uncertainty? In Call Us What We Carry, Amanda Gorman explores identity, resilience, justice, and the shared experiences that shape our world.
What if one unforgettable summer changed the way you saw your family, your friends, and yourself? In The Brave by Rob Buyea, twins Loretta and Waylon set out with very different plans before middle school, only to discover that an unexpected friendship and a mysterious discovery in the woods will transform them both.