Painterly and poetic, this picture book follows a girl as she chases her dreams and finds new friends. Fascinated by the stars, she undertakes a trip to see a whole new sky; she arrives in New Zealand, where she meets fellow “star... Read More

An inspiring historical treatise, Sarah Lonsdale’s "Wildly Different" explores the unconventional lives of five women who defied limiting cultural norms to impact environmental causes. Mina Hubbard went on expedition in northern... Read More

Brad Timm’s "America Is Wild!" celebrates the diversity of the US—its sheer size; its range of habitats; its range of plant and animal lives—with fun facts and gorgeous illustrations of nature. “From grizzly bears in Alaska to... Read More

In Ross Montgomery’s touching novel "Small Wonder", brothers hide from danger and uncover family secrets. Tick and Leaf lead an idyllic life in their late grandfather’s cabin—until the malevolent Drene arrive on Ellia’s shores to... Read More

A girl and her family attempt to survive a brutal conflict in Ernesto Saade’s harrowing graphic novel "Red Stones". Miriam was twelve when she survived the 1981 Red Stones Massacre. She had traveled with others to a protest; many... Read More

Lori A. Ringhand’s illuminating civic history text "We the Voters" combines constitutional analyses with accessible examinations of American democracy. The book situates itself within longstanding debates about democratic health,... Read More

J. A. Stevens’s delightful queer Regency romance novel A Chance of Pace features a diverse cast and multiple mysteries. Georgina is a rake beyond redemption, or so she believes. She is recruited to help a friend in need and encounters... Read More

A. Natasha Joukovsky’s delicious, multilayered novel "Medium Rare" muses on contemporary American culture through an average man’s foray to unimagined heights. Phil, a discontented lobbyist of middling employment, happens to predict... Read More