Rhiannon LeFay
The Vanderbeekers and the Hidden Garden
The Vanderbeekers and the Hidden Garden This story is heartwarming and fun!
Speak
Speak A groundbreaking book for its time, this book addresses assault and its aftermath with unflinching honesty.
The Book Thief
The Book Thief This intense coming of age story has vivid characters and a fascinating but often heartbreaking storyline.
Stardust
Stardust This fairytale is fascinating and super funny, with cool illustrations that bring it to life a little extra.
The Magic Fish
The Magic Fish This coming of age graphic novel is about a queer son of immigrants navigating school, family, culture, and crushes.
Coraline
Coraline One of my all-time favorite books! It’s creepy and strange but impossible to put down.
Ghost Boys
Ghost Boys This book about gun violence is intense but important with vibrant, relatable characters.