Hunt’s exquisite prose provides an insightful portrait of post-Communist Eastern Europe as he follows the path of his idol on a journey of self- and other-discovery. On either side of World War II, two British men walked the same path... Read More

Both heart-pounding and intelligent, this dystopian thriller has the best of both worlds. Darin Bradley’s science fiction novel, "Chimpanzee", ties together philosophical theories of the self with a commentary on education and the... Read More

A vibrant teen protagonist with a sharp sense of humor makes for an entertaining guide to the weird world of this surreal, touching novel. Bruce Edwards’s The Age of Amy: Channel ’63 plops a fresh protagonist into a quirky setting to... Read More

Adorable cartoon calico KeeKee approaches Athens, Greece, with a researcher’s fervor and a child’s innocent curiosity in this latest installment in Shannon Jones’s series of informative picture books. Exploring the Parthenon, the... Read More

A lion creates a “gay pride” in this vividly illustrated and uplifting story. For those who recognize the lack of LGBT-themed picture books in the market, "George the Gay Lion" will be welcomed with utter joy. The gorgeously rendered... Read More

Raffetto’s extensive knowledge of his subject elevates his writing in this unique collection that blends storytelling and the essay form. Joseph Raffetto uses the lives and works of writers F. Scott Fitzgerald and George Orwell to... Read More

Plagued by nightmares, comic superhero–adoring Charlie is lovable in his innocence and sheepishness. He’s bullied at school, but when his most frightening nightmares turn out to be true, he must learn to take control and overcome his... Read More

The tagline of this series, “A Treasury of Glorious Goddesses,” sums up the noble aim of the books: to educate young readers on little-known mythology and to open minds to other cultures and alternate understandings of the world. In... Read More