Telling an emotional and fantastical story about love and loss, "The Junction" is a standout graphic novel. Lucas is still eleven years old when he reappears in town over a decade after his disappearance. He has not aged at all. His... Read More

In Linda Williams Jackson’s historical novel "The Lucky Ones", a boy who’s living in poverty finds strength and a way forward through education. In 1968, Senator Robert Kennedy sets out on his Southern Poverty Tour, seeking to reveal... Read More

Ruth Fox’s "Under the Heavens" updates the tale of Noah’s ark, transforming it to feature whales in space and a mission gone awry. Working under an assumed name, Kim is the only human aboard the Seiiki, a giant spaceship bringing... Read More

South African chef Mogau Seshoene’s cookbook Hosting with the Lazy Makoti: A Celebration of Food is a vibrant compilation of recipes. Seshoene has a notable social media presence, and she founded her Lazy Makoti culinary platform in... Read More

Eerie and unsettling, Masatsugu Ono’s novel "At the Edge of the Woods" is a disturbing family story and a surreal tale of a world torn apart by disaster. An unnamed father and son live in their isolated house near the woods. The mother... Read More

A welcoming palette of golden yellows and calming teals invites lingering over this story about claiming—and sharing—your personal “superpowers.” Nour was born with a literal glow, a gift she has always been proud of—until she... Read More

Emma Carlson Berne’s clever mystery novel "Shabbat Sabotage" is about friendship, community, and facing one’s fears. Maya doesn’t want to go to summer camp. She’s not athletic, she doesn’t enjoy the outdoors, and she has... Read More

A mother’s shadow looms large in Dalia Azim’s contemplative novel "Country of Origin". Halah is on the brink of adulthood. Her only worries should be finishing school and warding off her parents’ attempts to marry her off. But... Read More