Fresh Reads, Honest reviews, Educator-approved
Balancing Filipino customs, Egyptian traditions, and American high school is no easy feat. Follow a funny, endearing journey of self-discovery. Perfect for middle schoolers, this interactive book which is complete with zines and games and it is a brilliant tool for discussing identity, code-switching, and microaggressions.
Dance is a bridge to the past and a key to the future. Ria Thundercloud shares her journey from a young powwow dancer to a professional artist. With stunning, kinetic illustrations, this book celebrates Indigenous traditions and the courage it takes to be yourself.
Borders may stop people, but they can’t stop stories. Sixty diverse poets—including Elizabeth Acevedo and Bao Phi—share the raw, humorous, and heartbreaking realities of the immigrant and refugee experience. A vital resource for empathy in the modern classroom.
“Protect her.” Those two words launch Hannah Hall into a whirlwind of secrets. Part high-stakes investigation and part emotional family drama, this novel explores the fragile bond between a stepmother and daughter as they uncover the truth about the man they both loved. A gripping, well-paced mystery about the lengths we go to for family.
Magic is the memory of a fallen kingdom. Lan and Zen must navigate a colonized land to reclaim the ancient Hin magic. Inspired by Chinese folklore and the philosophy of Yin and Yang, this breathtaking adventure explores the cost of resistance and the power of heritage.