Fresh Reads, Honest reviews, Educator-approved
Is your life a choice or an accident? A 16,000-mile bike trip from Oregon to Patagonia becomes the backdrop for a profound internal awakening. From sleeping under bridges in Mexico to navigating the heights of the Andes, Jenkins explores the intersection of faith, identity, and the raw grit required to live a life without regret. A must-read for any aspiring wanderer.
What if you could redo your worst day until it became your best? Emilie as she relives a disastrous Valentine’s Day. Through a comedic time loop, Emilie moves from social insecurity to radical authenticity, discovering that second chances are really about learning to choose yourself.
This touching graphic novel explores friendship, anxiety, and the confusing moments that come with growing up. It offers a relatable and compassionate look at mental health that young readers will connect with.
This moving graphic memoir explores identity, belonging, and mental health as one young woman searches for a place that feels like home. Beautifully illustrated and emotionally honest, it offers a powerful glimpse into the courage it takes to heal and grow.
This heartfelt YA romance follows a teen balancing family expectations, heartbreak, and the pressure to reinvent herself. It is an engaging and stylish story that invites readers to reflect on identity, independence, and choosing what feels right.