Interview: Ibi Zoboi and Dr. Yusef Salaam on the Importance of Their Novel ‘Punching the Air’
Authors Ibi Zoboi and Dr. Yusef Salaam (of the Exonerated Five) joined forces to bring forth their impactful novel, Punching the Air. I had the pleasure of reading and reviewing […]
Tracy Deonn’s Debut Novel ‘Legendborn’ is a New and Magically Masterful Take on Arthurian Legend
“Some legacies are meant to be broken.” Bree Matthews is 16-years-old and trying to find the best way to deal with her grief after her mother dies in a car […]
‘The Year of the Witching’ is a Must-Read Dark Fantasy – Book Review
In Bethel, whatever the Prophet says is law. Immanuelle simply living and existing is blasphemy. Due to her mother’s union with an outsider of a different race, Immanuelle’s family was […]
‘Punching The Air’ is Impactful and Beautifully Written – Book Review
An avid artist and poet, Amal is working toward a future in the arts. However, he faces obstacles at his diverse art school since he’s seen as disruptive and unmotivated […]
‘Don’t Ask Me Where I’m From’ is a Timely and Relatable YA Novel – Book Review
Liliana Cruz is 15-years-old and trying to live her best life. However, we all know that being a teenager has its fair share of ups and downs, and this is […]
‘The Black Kids’ Packs a Powerful, Timely Punch – Book Review
It’s 1992 and Ashley’s senior year of high school. With summer fast approaching in Los Angeles, Ashley and her friends are ready for a carefree summer before they are off […]
‘Poe Dameron: Free Fall’ is a Coming-of-Age Tale Focused on One of Our Favourite Pilots – Book Review
Young Poe Dameron’s life is drastically altered after the death of his beloved mother. For years since her passing, Poe’s still been struggling to find and keep a connection with […]
Assassins and Magic Collide in ‘Trouble the Saints’ – Book Review
In a fantasy world set against the backdrop of New York City at the dawn of WWII, a young woman named Phyllis (a.k.a. Pea) is drawn to the dangerous, yet […]
‘Cinderella Is Dead’ by Kalynn Bayron is a Unique and Exciting Retelling of the Fairy Tale – Book Review
It’s been 200 years since Cinderella made her appearance at that infamous ball. Having had the pleasure of finding her prince, the girls in Lille to attend an annual ball […]