Once upon a time there was a book named Echo North. Within its pages holds the story of a young woman who gets tricked by a magical wolf only to lose her family. One year with the wolf in the woods in exchange for the life of Echo's father... Deals are made, and she is... Continue Reading →
Dragon Pearl by Yoon Ha Lee
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 →