Fresh Reads, Honest reviews, Educator-approved
Jacqueline Woodson’s Before the Ever After is a powerful novel in verse that explores the unseen costs of sports through the eyes of a young boy watching his father fade from repeated head injuries. Told with honesty and hope, it invites readers to reflect on family, memory, and resilience.
A boy fading away, one skipped meal at a time. Louder Than Hunger is raw, real, and unforgettable—a verse novel that will grip your heart and not let go.
City smarts meet country secrets. In Holler of the Fireflies, Javari’s summer at STEM camp turns into a life-changing journey through injustice, friendship, and finding your voice—even when things get messy.
One trail. One broken family. One unforgettable hike. Just Keep Walking is a powerful story of healing, resilience, and finding your way—step by step—through the wild and within yourself.
New town. New school. New stepdad. A Song Called Home is a tender, relatable story about holding on, letting go, and finding your voice—one chord at a time.