Fresh Reads, Honest reviews, Educator-approved
A comforting and vibrant look at big life changes! Based on Nomar Perez’s own childhood experiences this book follows a young boy navigating a move from Puerto Rico to New York City. Filled with colorful depictions of multicultural communities and great resource to help students explore fears, process new beginnings, and discover that home stays in your heart.
Unpack an unforgettable story of belonging! Costantia Manoli’s Tomatoes in My Lunchbox is an outstanding, masterpiece that fiercely champions identity, diverse cultures, and the monumental power of properly pronouncing a child’s name.
In Zara Hossain Is Here, Sabina Khan delivers a deeply moving and authentic look at the immigrant experience in America. High schooler Zara must balance the everyday trials of teenage life with the terrifying realities of Islamophobia and a fragile visa status. Perfect for high school libraries, this novel is a poignant tool for discussing diversity, equity, and the resilience it takes to stand against hate.
Told through the vulnerable eyes of a nine-year-old boy, Javier Zamora’s Solito is a gripping, deeply emotional memoir chronicling a perilous 3,000-mile immigration journey from El Salvador to the United States. Exploring themes of identity, profound resilience, and the beauty of found families, this powerful narrative serves as an invaluable tool for educators seeking to foster deep cultural empathy and critical global awareness in high school students.
A rich, flavorful tapestry of survival and hope. Moving between Ethiopia and the United States, Hadero’s vibrant prose follows refugees, immigrants, and displaced souls as they fight to belong. Using the universal language of food, these stories offer an intimate look at the culinary traditions that keep families anchored during hard times.