Fresh Reads, Honest reviews, Educator-approved
A visually breathtaking and deeply moving graphic novel! Alina Chau’s Marshmallow & Jordan masterfully blends sports, Indonesian culture, and a touch of magical realism. Centering on a determined young athlete navigating life in a wheelchair alongside an adorable baby elephant which explores resilience, global diversity, and adaptive sports.
A visually stunning call to environmental action!Immerses readers in the Peruvian Amazon through the eyes of a young Asháninka girl. Printed on textured banana-bark paper and rich with educational backmatter which includes an Asháninka translation is a perfect book to introduce ecosystem interdependence, indigenous history, and empowering children to become active environmental stewards.
A groundbreaking, dual-language poetic powerhouse! Longlisted for the National Book Award, José Olivarez’s Promises of Gold explores every dimension of love from lifelong friendships to the fracturing weight of capitalism with raw, accessible heart. Featuring a flip-over Spanish translation!
A razor-sharp, pulse-pounding satire of the publishing world! R.F. Kuang’s Yellowface follows an unreliable protagonist who steals a deceased Asian American writer’s masterpiece. Tackling cultural appropriation, institutional racism, and the paranoia of social media cancel culture, this riveting thriller is an exceptional selection that explores media literacy, unreliable narrators, and complex modern diversity dynamics.
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.