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 […]
‘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 […]
Interview: Author Alaya Dawn Johnson Talks ‘Trouble the Saints’, Compelling Characters & More
Award-winning author, Alaya Dawn Johnson’s novel, Trouble the Saints is available now and definitely a book that should be added to your TBR lists right now. Set in 1940s New […]
‘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 […]
‘Hunted by the Sky’ is a Stunning YA Fantasy Set in Medieval-Inspired India – Book Review
In Hunted by the Sky, Gul has lived her life on the run for her entire life due to the star-shaped birthmark upon her arm and she isn’t the only […]