A Song of Wraiths and Ruin by Rosanne A. Brown

“The fantastical elements of A Song of Wraiths and Ruin will capture your imagination, but it’s the characters and their ways of surviving adversity that capture our interest and our emotions.”

The Loud Minority: Why Protest Matters in American Democracy by Daniel Q. Gillion

“In the book, Gillion presents the research he found when he pursued the question, “How do protests impact American democracy?” He reviews not only the history of protests in the United States but also the data collected from his action research about protests and their various natures.”

Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys

“dfather was only twenty-one when he saw the horrors of a concentration camp. War and violence are rooted in evil, pride, and ego. There’s almost always another alternative, but it seems the world has yet to embrace this fact. And it is the children who innocently suffer.”

How to be An Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi

“I chose the side of “no racism.” But, it wasn’t until the summer after the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbury that I realized it isn’t enough to be “not racist. We have to be antiracist.”

Pride by Ibi Zoboi

“nto something so much more for young readers still carving out their identities.”

Teaching Writing by Lucy Calkins

“Chock-full of research but entirely readable, Teaching Writing is a good investment for any educator at any level. It’s energizing, well-researched, and actionable. I can’t wait to see fellow educators add this one to their shelves.”

Shadow of Night (#2 in All Souls Trilogy) by Deborah Harkness

“No, Diana can save herself. She even saves her significant other, Matthew de Clairmont on more than one occasion. This pattern continues in the second installment of the trilogy Shadow of Night.”

Stitches: a Handbook on Meaning, Hope and Repair by Anne Lamott

“By June 2020, I think we all needed some hope and repair, so it was a healing time for me to read this one. Stuck at home, isolated from family, friends, coworkers, and students, I felt incredibly stuck.”

The Field Guide to the North American Teenager by Ben Phillipe

“Norris has a chip on his shoulder after his dad refuses to let Norris stay in Canada instead of moving to Texas.”

Drums of Autumn (Outlander #4) by Diana Gabaldon

“Drums of Autumn has plenty of action, violence, romance, family reunion, and time travel. Despite the horrors and traumas of various characters, this installation in the series is perhaps the richest as it brings multiple worlds together.”