Fresh Reads, Honest reviews, Educator-approved
A simple yet staggeringly powerful masterpiece is an essential resource for classrooms of all ages. Visually stunning and written with elegiac grace, it serves as a sensitive introduction to the Tulsa Race Massacre and a profound tool for teaching antiracism, justice, and historical truth.
Minni lives in the poorest part of Mumbai, where access to water is limited to a few hours a day and the communal taps have long lines. The riveting story of a heroic girl who fights for her belief that water should be for everyone.
Bree can’t wait for her first day at her new middle school, Enith Brigitha, home to the Mighty Manatees—until she’s stuck with the only elective that fits her schedule, the dreaded Swim 101.
What if the thing that ended your career became the key to saving someone’s life? In The Secret Language of Dogs, one brave beagle must overcome fear and anxiety to protect the young girl who gives her a second chance.
What if one unforgettable summer changed the way you saw your family, your friends, and yourself? In The Brave by Rob Buyea, twins Loretta and Waylon set out with very different plans before middle school, only to discover that an unexpected friendship and a mysterious discovery in the woods will transform them both.