Fresh Reads, Honest reviews, Educator-approved
A forgotten story of Dr. Mary Walker, the only female Medal of Honor recipient. Despite its slightly simplistic prose, this image-filled biography is an eye-opening account of a Civil War surgeon, spy, and radical suffragist who unapologetically challenged the gender norms of her time.
The Voting Booth is a romantic and triumphant young adult novel that emphasizes the vital importance of civic engagement. Following two teens tackling a rigged system on election day, this book brilliantly balances humor, romance, and crucial social issues.
Kent State is a gripping, multi-perspective novel in verse that brilliantly tackles the tragic 1970 university shootings. By contrasting the voices of students, National Guardsmen, and townies, Wiles examines perspective, bias, and historical polarization.
What if luck was the only thing that saved humanity from World War III? In Fallout, master storyteller Steve Sheinkin pulls back the Iron Curtain to deliver a thrilling, history of the Cold War, espionage, and the Cuban Missile Crisis.
Delve into the inner workings of the British crown with Prince Harry’s raw memoir, Spare. Chronicling a life shaped by early parental loss, intense media scrutiny, and deep familial friction, this conversational text is highly relevant for older teenagers exploring contemporary history.