Fresh Reads, Honest reviews, Educator-approved
The Tryout is a phenomenal, memoir exploring the chaotic, painful, and beautiful realities of middle school. Set in small-town Texas, this vibrant book follows two friends navigating competitive cheerleading tryouts while managing the unique pressures of growing up in dual cultures.
Don P. Hooper’s gripping YA debut, True True, is a powerful, addition to high school libraries. Following a Black Brooklyn teen navigating a hostile Manhattan prep school using Sun Tzu’s The Art of War, this fast-paced contemporary novel masterfully tackles institutional racism and performative diversity. It is an enticing, thought-provoking read that will keep students hooked while sparking vital conversations about equity, identity, and resilience.
Step into the shadows of the overgrown woods! When young Zoey saves a friendly feline from her unkind, witchy neighbor, she unlocks a dangerous web of sinister magic. A spooky adventure that blends classic gothic atmosphere with unexpected twists that will keep cat lovers hooked.