This summer’s most-anticipated young adult novel is Blackout by SIX incredible authors (Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone [her books are insanely good], Angie Thomas [again, insanely good], Ashley Woodfolk and Nicola Yoon). What magic can happen when New York experiences a city-wide blackout? Read this book! One of the many reasons I love …
If you feel like you’re already fierce as the wind or you need a little inspo to feel fierce, pick up Fierce as the Wind by Tara Wilson Redd. I urge you! For realz! I love (like LU-HUV) the underdog and this book has the biggest hill to climb. I loved it! Let’s be fierce! …
Surprise, you have a match! Emma Lord’s latest book, You Have a Match, walks along with Abby as she discovers new – and very shocking – news about her family after taking a DNA test. This book was on my radar because of the topic of adoption and I knew I would find it fascinating …
Stamped: Racism, Antiracism and You by Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi is explosive! Get Stamped today! I mean TODAY. As in, dial up Amazon or your library and get this book in your paws! I can whole-heartedly say that this is a 5-star book and will be one of my favorites of the year! …
Of Beetles and Angels by Mawi Asgedom most DEFINITELY lands on my favorite books of 2021. The bar has been raised with this book and I haven’t stopped thinking about this story since I finished. Prepare to be humbled by this refugee story. Prepare for your heart to hurt with the constant uphill journey for …
