Fresh Reads, Honest reviews, Educator-approved
In the powerful graphic novel Displacement, a teenager is pulled back in time to witness the heartbreaking reality of World War II Japanese-American internment camps. Balancing history with personal discovery, Kiku Hughes delivers a heartfelt story about community resilience, civil liberties, and the enduring fight for equality.
A breathtaking, heart-wrenching journey across wartime Europe! A story of a brilliant, disabled young woman who must find her own strength when World War II tears her away from her traveling circus family.
A breathtaking, vital piece of historical fiction! Rooted in Emily Inouye Huey’s own family history the story follows a determined young Japanese American photographer documenting the escalating prejudice in her Washington State community after Pearl Harbor.
Based on the true story of legendary sniper Lyudmila Pavlichenko, The Diamond Eye blends history, suspense, and emotion into an unforgettable World War II novel. Richly researched and filled with compelling characters, Kate Quinn’s latest historical fiction adventure shines a spotlight on a remarkable woman whose courage changed history.
Rescue is a spectacular, World War II adventure of espionage and unmatched courage. Tasked with guiding a family of German refugees across Nazi-occupied France to save her imprisoned father, young Meg Kenyon enters a dangerous game of survival and codes.