Fresh Reads, Honest reviews, Educator-approved
An incredibly heartfelt debut, Many Points of Me captures the essence of a New York City tween navigating the painful waves of grief and friendship. For art lovers and educators alike, Caroline Gertler delivers a captivating, comforting story about finding your own path when life gets confusing. Highly recommended for middle grade readers discovering who they truly are.
Lost in the stars, found in each other. When three distinct 16-year-olds wake up on a hostile spaceship with zero memories, they must piece together their identities while navigating high-stakes survival. Anchored by a beautiful, identity-affirming queer romance, this bittersweet sci-fi mystery delivers unexpected twists that keep readers hooked.
A personal journey toward living authentically. Exploring themes of identity, doctor-guided family support, and school policy navigation, this highly challenged text provides a window into the trans experience. It serves as an open platform for discussing empathy, family love, and the ongoing national conversation surrounding banned literature.
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.