Fresh Reads, Honest reviews, Educator-approved
A masterfully moving, wordless triumph! Yellow Butterfly processes the devastating emotional landscape of the war in Ukraine through the eyes of a young girl. Utilizing powerful visual metaphors—where barbed wire and missiles transform into butterflies and hope.
Survival is just the beginning. Journey navigates life after a suicide attempt and a new Bipolar II diagnosis. Through volunteering at a crisis hotline and falling for the vibrant Etta, Journey discovers that while healing isn’t linear, connection is a powerful medicine.
Lisa Wingate’s Before We Were Yours is a powerful, emotionally charged story inspired by the real Tennessee Children’s Home Society scandal. Told through dual timelines, it exposes injustice, resilience, and the power of love across generations. A must-read for fans of historical fiction that lingers long after the last page.