Fresh Reads, Honest reviews, Educator-approved
Secrets smolder on the Blackfeet Reservation. Four teens become suspects in a classmate’s murder. A high-stakes “whodunit” with the devastating reality of the MMIW crisis. It is a powerful exploration of trauma, community mistrust, and the lengths one must go to be heard in a system that often chooses to look away.
Love finds a way behind reinforced walls. A shared journal becomes a lifeline for two incarcerated teens at a divided detention center. This slow-burn romance trades sci-fi for social justice, offering a nuanced look at the cruelty of the system and the enduring power of human connection.
Survival is the ultimate power. Paedyn Gray must navigate a kingdom where being “Ordinary” is a death sentence. This book is a poignant look at identity, social inequality, and the “masks” we wear to belong—a must-read for fans of The Hunger Games.
BIA archaeologist Syd Walker must navigate stolen remains and a missing teen while clashing with a powerful “Founders Society.” This gripping mystery pulls back the curtain on the real-world MMIW crisis and the ongoing battle for Indigenous sovereignty and sacred land. It’s a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of archaeology and social justice.
Ghost Boys: The Graphic Novel follows 12-year-old Jerome after a fatal police shooting, moving between the world of the living and the “Ghost Boys” of history. With stunning, emotive artwork, this book tackles institutional racism and unconscious bias with grace and grit.