The picture book “Tala Learns to Siva” by Kealani Netane invites readers into the vibrant world of young Tala, who dreams of mastering the traditional Samoan dance, the Taualuga, much like her beloved Aunty Sina. Tala’s journey is marked by frustration as her legs feel too bouncy, her arms too stiff, and she lacks her…
In the new Cambria Gordon book “Trajectory,” readers are immersed in the gripping tale of seventeen-year-old Eleanor, whose mathematical career unfolds amidst the turmoil of World War II. Unlike her namesake Eleanor Roosevelt, she grapples with self-doubt and uncertainty about her place in the world. As the war drags on and her Jewish relatives in…
In Four Letter Word, teenage Izzy lives in a small Northern California fishing town. Life isn’t easy for Izzy, she finds herself feeling lost when her crush ghosts her and her mom sinks deeper into a debilitating depression. Things seem to perk up when her mother announces that an Italian exchange student will be moving…
This heartwarming and humorous middle-grade book, Walkin’ the Dog by Chris Lynch explores the transformative power of friendship, both human and canine. Louis, the self-proclaimed “inactivist” meaning he really would rather sit back and observe rather than take part sticks out in a family of strong personalities. Louis is gearing up for the scary transition…
Jump into the untold story of Never Land’s biggest villain in this enchanting novel, where Captain Hook was once just a lost soul seeking a home. The book The Lost Ones by Lauren DeStefano weaves an unsettling tale that takes readers back to the time before Captain Hook became the infamous villain, exploring the lives…
In the book “Hooray for She, He, Ze, and They!,” author Lindz Amer takes readers on a delightful and heartwarming journey into the colorful world of pronouns, exploring the vast spectrum of identities that language can embrace. In a world where everyone has a pronoun, from the familiar hes and shes to the more unique…
The picture book “Free to Learn” chronicles the life of Alfredo Lopez a little boy who journeys from Mexico to Texas with the desire to attend school. Alfredo often stays home and watches his friends and neighbors head to school but he asks his mother if he can go she avoids answering. Alfredo’s family are…
In Gabi Snyder’s Today, a child learns about patience and mindfulness while anticipating a fun summer vacation. Today starts with the child dreaming of their summer vacation. Time seems to pass so slowly whether it’s waiting days, hours, or minutes until he can leave his home to meet up with his cousins for a fun family vacation. Today…
In Alexandra Monir’s exciting novel, “Realm of Wonders,” readers are thrust into a world of intrigue and danger as Princess Jasmine experiences the mysterious death of her father, the beloved Sultan of Agrabah. Forced to defend her right to the throne, Jasmine must cast aside her sheltered upbringing and embrace her destiny as the rightful…
With the introduction of Shang-Chi in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Marvel’s most popular Asian superhero is getting a ton of new content. Scholastic’s Graphic imprint has released a new graphic novel focusing on Shang-Chi’s preteen years. Read on for a review of Shang-Chi and the Quest for Immortality. In Shang-Chi and the Quest for Immortality,…
