Fresh Reads, Honest reviews, Educator-approved
In Invisible Son, Kim Johnson delivers a gripping, social justice thriller that is an absolute must-have for library shelves. Following wrongly accused teen Andre Jackson as he navigates a gentrifying Portland, a global pandemic, and a search for his missing friend, this multi-layered novel is as authentic as it is suspenseful. Perfect for fans of The Hate U Give.
A brilliantly reimagines Stephen King’s Carrie through the lens of a biracial teen navigating her Georgia high school’s first integrated prom. Tackling the dark terrors of anti-Blackness, institutional complacency, and generational trauma, this suspenseful paranormal thriller explores social justice, systemic racism, and the powerful evolution of classic literary retellings.
All My Rage weaves a brilliant, multi-generational story of love, systemic injustice, and survival through the eyes of two Pakistani American teens in a small desert town. Tackling institutional bias, grief, and addiction with breathtaking emotional ferocity, this powerful novel discusses structural privilege, empathy, and resilience.