Reviews
Heartstoppers (volumes 1 - 4)
by Alice Oseman
That’s all I’m really going to say… You can zoom through these texts really quickly because 1) they are graphic novels and 2) Oseman creates such a sweet world that you want to be immersed in it.
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Discovering Wes Moore
by Wes Moore
The purpose of writing his book for young readers was to convey that decisions we make when we are young matter. The people we surround ourselves with matter.
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The Song of Achilles
by Madeline Miller
The Song of Achilles is essentially a retelling of the story of Achilles and the Trojan War from the perspective of Patroclus, his companion and eventual lover.
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This Is My America
by Kim Johnson
Tracy’s entire focus for the last seven years has been to clear her father’s name; however, when a student at her high school is murdered, her brother becomes the prime suspect
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Puddin'
by Julie Murphy
Julie Murphy is one of my favorite young adult authors… if you haven’t already figured out that I love Murphy, then I guess here is another review where I tell you how fabulous she is.
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The Crossover
by Kwame Alexander
This story is more than just about sport and brotherhood. It weaves in messages about family and fear and what it means to grow up, to “cross over.”
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George
by Alex Gino
In our current climate where anti-trans laws are being brought forth daily, it’s not a surprise that George would be feared by some individuals.
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Pride
by Ibi Zoboi
Zoboi’s version of Pride and Prejudice stays true to the actual storyline, so if you really like your teen love story, then this is for you.
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Clean Getaway
by Nic Stone
You know Nic Stone– she wrote Dear Martin! Much like that novel, this one grapples with issues surrounding race but for the middle grade reader.
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Knockout
by K. A. Holt
Hey, remember when I was raving about K. A. Holt? Well, here’s another book by her! And guess what? Timothy and Levi, from House Arrest, return in this one!
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