Min’s family of supernatural, shapeshifting foxes lives on Jinju, an outer rim planet that just wasn’t able to be fully terraformed. She and her family stay in human form the majority of the time, and use their taboo abilities sparingly. Her brother was able to escape the dusty confines of their home by joining the... Continue Reading →
Friday Graphic Novel Double Feature: Cardboard Kingdom by Chad Sell. The King of Kazoo by Norm Feuti
Cardboard Kingdom by Chad SellThis graphic novel is awesome. Period. Chad Sell teams up with several other storytellers to create a neighborhood of fantasy made out of refrigerator boxes! A diverse cast of young people dressed up at Monsters, Princesses, and Robots, subtlety tackle issues of bullying, divorce, competition, parent expectations, and many more. The... Continue Reading →
Tear It Down (A Peter Ash Novel) by Nick Petrie
Ash is restless. Even after his latest escapade with Lewis in Colorado where they took down a crew hijacking marijuana companies' profits, he can't settle down. Peter sustained massive injuries in the final pursuit, and has convalesced at June's place in Washington St, but when the body is healthy, she knows the mind still runs.... Continue Reading →
Black Enough: Stories of Being Young & Black in America Edited by Ibi Zoboi
17 stories featuring young people of color of differing socioeconomic backgrounds living all over the country. These coming-of-age stories feature conflicts dealing with themes such as sexuality, education, and love, while always holding onto a strong connection to history and family. Yet, these narratives also discuss issues inherently connected to people of color: skin color,... Continue Reading →
The Curse of Oak Island: The Story of the World’s Longest Treasure Hunt by Randall Sullivan
First off, I will admit to never having watched the show on the History Channel, but I love a good treasure hunt. And that is what I wanted to find in this one. Oak Island is a small island off the coast of Nova Scotia, which has been home to a mystery for several centuries.... Continue Reading →