Spindle

Spindle by Shonna Slayton

Spindle This is the story of Sleeping Beauty, but it is set in the Industrial Age and filled with insights on what it was like to be a young woman during that time.

Fat Chance, Charlie Vega

Fat Chance Charlie Vega by Crystal Maldonado

Fat Chance, Charlie Vega I loved Charlie’s story! She was smart, talented, kind, and fat. At times she was insecure, other times brave and bold. It felt real and opened my eyes to challenges of being plus sized in our world.

Ten Beautiful Things

Ten Beautiful Things by Molly Beth Griffin

Ten Beautiful Things Finding beautiful things when you feel sad and scared is so hard. I loved this Grandma and how she helped her granddaughter through a hard time by being present, but also offering some positive things to think about in the midst of something hard.

Where I Belong

Where I belong by Marica Argueta Mickelson

Where I Belong I loved reading about Millie and seeing the world through her eyes as she balanced responsibility to her family, her passion for the sea, her growing interest in a boy. and her growing awareness of the role she could play in others lives if she was willing to be vulnerable and open … Read more