Published: August 2026 Author: Julian Randall Illustrator: Nathan Walker Genres: Sports, Realistic Fiction, Verse Audience (Grade Levels): 4- 7 Number of Stars: 5-Stars Goodreads Link: Shook Triggers: Injury Review By: […]
Huda F Are You? is a brilliantly cheeky, honest, and laugh-out-loud graphic novel that masterfully tackles the universal pains of teenage identity. Boasting clean, expressive artwork and an irresistible message about defining yourself on your own terms, this relatable coming-of-age story.
Eric Gansworth shatters and reclaims a painful slur in Apple (Skin to the Core), a heartbreaking memoir-in-verse. Chronologically tracking his youth on the Tuscarora Nation Reservation, Gansworth confronts the dark history of government boarding schools alongside the struggles of poverty and identity.
Embark on a breathtaking, Middle Eastern-inspired journey with Squire, an inspiring graphic novel. Following young Aiza as she navigates rigorous military training while hiding her subjugated heritage, this beautifully illustrated book masterfully tackles themes of discrimination, the ethics of war, and personal integrity.
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.