Fresh Reads, Honest reviews, Educator-approved
If your brain still stores core memories in AIM away messages, Limited Too receipts, and Spice Girls feminism, this audiobook is going to feel like a time capsule with a pulse. Kate Kennedy is funny, sharp, and unexpectedly tender, and you will keep pausing just to say, “I thought it was only me.”
A cozy, lyrical picture book that celebrates the beauty of noticing what makes you unique. The language alone will pull you in and make you want to reread it immediately.
A small town thinks it knows exactly who she is, until tragedy forces her to see how messy, complicated, and human everyone around her really is. This raw, realistic story does not look away, and it might stay with you long after the last page.
Kneel is a compelling YA novel that tackles the heavy weight of social justice and police violence through the lens of high school football. When star athlete Rus Boudreaux kneels during the anthem to protest his friend’s unfair arrest, he risks his future for his convictions. This nuanced story explores the intersection of family expectations, racial history, and the courage it takes to stand up for what is right.
A magical and emotional story about grief, friendship and the unseen forces that shape us. Aviva’s journey is tender, haunting and deeply unforgettable.