Fresh Reads, Honest reviews, Educator-approved
This is the story of George, Garrett, Rall, and Rasul, four children raised by their beloved Nanny. Through early brushes with racism, challenges of identity, and moments of deep love, they learn they are never broken, only strengthened by the family that surrounds them.
Freitas captures Barcelona in vivid detail—its color, rhythm, and heart leap from the page. Through Stefi’s journey, readers explore love, culture, and the challenge of staying true to oneself in a city full of passion and expectation. A perfect read for those who adore romance and world travel.
Lots of teens find themselves in obsessive and toxic relationships, whether romantic or platonic. While most are not as volatile as Rabbit and Juliet, young people could learn from the mistakes Rabbit makes. There are many occasions where Rabbit does not listen to her own hesitations and goes along with Juliet’s plans. In the end, Rabbit does snap out of it, though almost too late. It is clear that she will be haunted by her relationship with Juliet for the rest of her life.
In Evil-ish, Kennedy Tarrell blends humor, fantasy, and heart to tell the story of Hawthorne, a nonbinary teen who dreams of villainy but finds something much greater: belonging. When Hawthorne accidentally becomes the leader of a band of misfits, they discover that evil and good are not as simple as they seem. A fast-paced, funny, and affirming graphic novel that celebrates self-discovery and friendship.
Joan Goodwin has been obsessed with the stars for as long as she can remember. When NASA opens its doors to women scientists, she sees her chance to reach for the impossible. But among the stars, she finds something even greater—love, courage, and the realization that some risks are worth everything.