Fresh Reads, Honest reviews, Educator-approved
Luck of the Titanic is a riveting historical novel that brilliantly shines a light on the real-world experiences of the Chinese passengers aboard the ill-fated ship. Balancing immense systemic obstacles with a suspenseful tale of family and survival.
Authorized by the Anne Frank Foundation, Ari Folman and David Polonsky’s Anne Frank’s Diary: The Graphic Adaptation breathes vibrant, heartbreaking life into a classic. Blending hauntingly beautiful illustrations with direct diary quotes, this masterpiece captures Anne’s profound humanity and the claustrophobia of the Secret Annex.
A forgotten story of Dr. Mary Walker, the only female Medal of Honor recipient. Despite its slightly simplistic prose, this image-filled biography is an eye-opening account of a Civil War surgeon, spy, and radical suffragist who unapologetically challenged the gender norms of her time.
Pizza: A Slice of History is an engaging, vibrantly illustrated non-fiction picture book that traces the global evolution of the world’s favorite food. It seamlessly blends history, geography, and fun cultural facts to encourage open-mindedness and curiosity.
Step into the dark, glittering world of early 19th-century medicine and mystery! Dana Schwartz’s spellbinding Anatomy Duology follows Hazel Sinnett, a brilliant young woman determined to become a surgeon despite the barriers of her era. Blending romance, gothic suspense, and medical intrigue, this duology is a highly recommended.