Fresh Reads, Honest reviews, Educator-approved
What happens when a symbol of hate appears in the middle of your school? In Linked, Gordon Korman combines mystery, friendship, and history as three students uncover the truth behind a series of swastika incidents that force their community to confront its past.
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.
What if surviving a wildfire, a polar bear attack, or a hurricane was only the beginning? In Two Degrees, Alan Gratz weaves together three heart-pounding survival stories that reveal the growing impact of climate change on young lives.
What if every mistake, triumph, and challenge became part of the story that makes you who you are? In Patchwork, Matt de la Peña and Corinna Luyken use lyrical text and stunning illustrations to remind readers that life is always unfolding and no one is defined by a single moment.