Short stories aren't usually something I jump at the opportunity to read; however, I thought I should read this one as it is primarily about black girls and their bravery and resistance and there just…
The Small Crimes of Tiffany Templeton is the story of a relatively bad girl and her coming to terms with a world around her that she is not able to control. It’s a story of forgiveness…
This award-winning picture book is a poem graced with sumptuous portraits of historical black figures. The verse is stirring; the visuals stunning. It is an ode to the triumph of African Americans t…
The Words Between Us is a standalone novel by Erin Bartels. She writes the story of Robin Windsor who is a present day adult continually flashing back to experiences in her high school year…
The Last Confession of Autumn Casterly by Meredith Tate tells how a girl's poor decisions land her in an impossible situation where her spirit is basically forced out of her body in an effort to …
Meet Super Potato. He’s a superhero. He flies. He has a smashing cape. He’s a potato.
In this fourth installment of the Super Potato series, Super Potato…
Sarah Kapit's Get a Grip, Vivy Cohen is a fantastic, relevant read. The life of a child who is on the autism spectrum is different from others in many ways. They're often treated negatively …
Parked by Danielle Svetcov is a heart-warming, yet at the same time heart-rending novel about kindness and friendship, helplessness, and the plight of someone who is homeless. Misunderstood Cal, …
As a child, I remember being fascinated by gymnastics. My friends and I even set up a little gymnastics course for a few days and rated each other on our "performances". I think the 2000 Olympics in S…
The Wish and the Peacock is a delightful story about the importance of family and tradition. The novel centers around the efforts of one twelve-year-old girl trying to keep her family together an…
Confessions of a Dork Lord is a fast-paced, humorous account of the heir of the realm’s Dark Lord, leader of the grim folk. This novel turns traditional fantasy on its head by telling the story f…
Rory Branagan, Detective is the perfect novel for a reluctant reader, especially for those who enjoy a mystery. The main character, Rory, is a typical boy who loves dogs and wants to be seen and …
