A List of Cages Robin Roe Disney-Hyperion Published January 10, 2017 Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Goodreads Julian’s life is a tightrope walk. At school, he hides from belligerent teachers and from his trouble reading. At home, he tiptoes around the house where he’s not allowed to touch anything, where the only things that … Continue reading Review: A List of Cages by Robin Roe
With summer in full swing, hopefully you’ve found yourself with some extra reading time. Out of over 70 books I’ve read since January 1, 2014, these are the top ten best. If you’re looking for a hot summer read, check these out. We Are the Goldens by Dana Reinhardt The emotional intensity. The slow, dramatic … Continue reading Favorite Reads of 2014 (Part 1)
Night and DanaAnya DavidsonGraphic UniversePublished September 12, 2023 Amazon | Bookshop | Goodreads About Night and Dana A creative coming-of-age story for the climate-change generationDana Drucker fights boredom in her Florida beach town by crafting special-effects makeup―the more gruesome, the better. But when a messy prank with Dana’s best friend Lily gets the wrong kind of attention, the girls … Continue reading Review: Night and Dana by Anya Davidson
Firekeeper’s DaughterAngeline BoulleyHenry Holt & Co.Published March 16, 2021 Amazon | Bookshop | Goodreads About Firekeeper’s Daughter As a biracial, unenrolled tribal member and the product of a scandal, Daunis Fontaine has never quite fit in—both in her hometown and on the nearby Ojibwe reservation. When her family is struck by tragedy, Daunis puts her dreams on hold to … Continue reading Review: Firekeeper’s Daughter by Angeline Boulley
Rest in PeachesAlex BrownPublisherPublished October 15, 2024 Amazon | Bookshop | Goodreads About Rest in Peaches Quinn Marcelo wouldn’t necessarily win the award for Most Popular Person at her school, but unbeknownst to her peers, Quinn entertains them at every football, basketball, and baseball game―as Peaches the Parrot, her high school’s God-like mascot. When someone … Continue reading Review: Rest in Peaches by Alex Brown
American Born ChineseGene Luen YangFirst SecondPublished September 5, 2006 Amazon | Bookshop | Goodreads About American Born Chinese All Jin Wang wants is to fit in. When his family moves to a new neighborhood, he suddenly finds that he’s the only Chinese American student at his school. Jocks and bullies pick on him constantly, and he has hardly any … Continue reading Review: American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang
