Fresh Reads, Honest reviews, Educator-approved
A gentle, life-changing toolkit for little hearts. Following a young multiracial girl navigating unexpected sadness, this vital social-emotional guide teaches young readers how to ground their big emotions through deep breathing, nature, and interoceptive awareness—reminding children that heavy feelings are temporary and processing them is a lifelong superpower.
Jared Reck delivers a 5-star masterpiece of humor and heart. Donuts and Other Proclamations of Love follows Oscar, a teen navigating grief and the pressures of fitting in, while running a Swedish food truck with his grandfather. A perfect pick for middle and high schoolers, this story explores the many ways we express love when words fail us. It’s an essential tool for counselors and educators looking to support emotional literacy and empathy.