Fresh Reads, Honest reviews, Educator-approved
History is hidden in the marrow. Horse connects an enslaved groom in 1850 Kentucky to a Smithsonian scientist in 2019 through the legacy of the greatest racehorse in American history. A powerful reckoning with the unsung Black horsemen who built the racing industry, this novel is a staggering blend of art, science, and the enduring struggle for justice.
Some secrets can save the world; others can break a family. Siblings Jakob and Lizzie navigate the high-stakes world of WWII code-breaking at Bletchley Park. While Jakob tackles the Nazi Enigma machine, Lizzie hunts for the truth behind their mother’s disappearance.
Books are the ultimate weapons against silence. The Paris Library, the real-life heroes of the American Library in Paris risk everything to deliver forbidden literature during the Nazi occupation. Spanning two continents and four decades, this powerful story explores the bravery found in quiet rooms and the enduring friendship between a lonely teen and a woman haunted by the secrets of the Resistance.
Justice is rarely simple in a town built on secrets. The murder of a hated landowner in 1958 Minnesota ignites long-simmering prejudices against a Native American veteran. It explores the deep scars of war and the enduring power of forgiveness.
Three generations, one pivotal age. From 1950s China to 2000s Toronto, this visually stunning story explores how trauma and body image struggles are passed down through mothers and daughters. It is a heartbreaking yet hopeful examination of what it takes to break the cycle and find your own worth.