A brutal critique of corporate incarceration. Centering on two queer gladiators fighting for freedom in a privatized prison death match, the novel acts as a fierce indictment of the American carceral system.
Be careful what you post for. A “trad-wife” influencer with millions of followers wakes up in the actual, brutal 1850s. Swapping ring lights for firewood, Natalie must survive a world where “pioneer living” isn’t an aesthetic it’s a life-and-death struggle.
Borders may stop people, but they can’t stop stories. Sixty diverse poets—including Elizabeth Acevedo and Bao Phi—share the raw, humorous, and heartbreaking realities of the immigrant and refugee experience. A vital resource for empathy in the modern classroom.
Oppel’s Best of All Worlds hooks readers from the first page with its mysterious dome setting and high-stakes survival. The clash between two trapped families becomes a sharp exploration of belief, privilege, and human nature under pressure. Fast-paced, thoughtful, and layered, it’s perfect for teens drawn to sci-fi that blends suspense with social reflection.