Can a 9-year-old and Google Earth change history? In The Skull in the Rock, a 4-star nonfiction read, Lee Berger and his son discover Australopithecus sediba, a two-million-year-old human ancestor in South Africa.
Success isn’t a straight line it’s a playbook of setbacks and grit. Game Changers, uses the stories of over forty legendary athletes to teach teens about perseverance, leadership, and growth mindset.
Through vibrant art and diverse storytelling, creators share personal journeys of self-love and discovery. Perfect for high school health classes or independent reading, this collection reinforces that there is no “right” way to be yourself. It’s a comforting, life-affirming resource for students navigating the universal search for belonging.
Take an epic 5-star road trip in Mexikid! Pedro Martín’s graphic memoir is a hilarious and heartfelt journey into his Mexican heritage. As his family squeezes into a Winnebago to fetch their legendary grandfather, Pedro discovers that heroes don’t just exist in his comic books. With eye-popping, stylized art and a relatable cast of siblings, this is a must-read for anyone navigating the beautiful chaos of family and identity.
KB Brookins’s Pretty is a raw, 4-star exploration of Black trans-masculinity and the journey to self-definition. Part memoir, part cultural critique, it navigates the “messy and painful” realities of living between governmental labels and personal truth. For educators and GSA facilitators, it’s a powerful tool for empathy, highlighting the resilience required to survive in a world that insists on defining you before you can define yourself.