Fresh Reads, Honest reviews, Educator-approved
Recovery isn’t about being perfect; it’s about being enough. Twelve-year-old Riley fights to reclaim her identity from anorexia while in an inpatient treatment center. This raw, compassionate story avoids glamorization, focusing instead on the messy reality of healing and the courage it takes to silence the voices of self-doubt.
Anger is a fire that can either destroy or transform. Marisol navigates the sudden death of a mother she was always at odds with. This raw, honest story explores the intersection of grief and guilt, showing the messy reality of “complicated” love.
Aida Salazar’s Ultra Violet is a brave and compassionate story in verse about growing up, finding identity, and redefining masculinity. Elios’s voice is authentic and funny, offering boys permission to feel and be kind. A must-read for middle schoolers finding their place in the world.
Graduation. Uncertainty. One summer to find herself. The Getaway List is a joyful, heart-tugging story of friendship, self-discovery, and the unexpected adventure of figuring out who you really are.