Kwon delicately creates an intimate space in which to show how her Korean heritage and her relationship with her mother shaped her identity. Brenda Kwon’s collection of poems and short stories, "The Sum of Breathing", explores the... Read More

A creative flight of fancy that should be fun for techies and just as amusing for readers who appreciate literary spoofs. The premise of this book is aptly stated in its title: What would happen if famous authors had to write various... Read More

This compilation of essays, interviews, speeches, and poems presents a united front against standardized testing in schools. One core issue in education—standardized testing—seems to be galvanizing educators to rise up in a common... Read More

These poems, about a daughter with a cancer, offer rich contemplation and deft formal technique. Jeredith Merrin begins her poetry collection "Cup" with a tidal wave, the near mythic Poroca of Brazil, “a twelve-foot wall of water with... Read More

Beautifully combining mythology, romance, and action, this story is fun to read even as it addresses some of the harder aspects of becoming an adult. "The Arrow", by Maureen O’Leary, tells the story of one aspect of the Triple Goddess... Read More

Credible teen protagonist Harper struggles with family issues, small-town values, and the problems of growing up. Themes of growing up and small-town communities are explored in this heartwarming and uplifting portrait of an older teen... Read More

This conclusion to a graphic-novel series blends hilarity with wisdom as the fascinating characters work to save their planet. In this, the latest installment in Joann Sear and Lewis Trondheim’s widely acclaimed Dungeon Twilight... Read More

Weighty subjects and introspection never bog down Taylor’s quirky characters as they rush toward a surprising finish. "Death Comes for the Deconstructionist", by Daniel Taylor, is a slim, funny, thoughtful novel about mental illness,... Read More