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Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves--The Feast of the Moon (Movie Prequel Comic) by Jeremy Lambert

lighthearted

3.0

Visiting characters from a movie that are often enjoyed.

The Cultured Donut by Chloe Tyler, Chloe Tyler

lighthearted reflective fast-paced

3.5

A look at art through drawing donuts in different artists' styles.

Plan A by Deb Caletti

emotional informative reflective sad medium-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

This is one look at how a teen in a state where abortion is outlawed would go about getting one. In this situation, the teen is lucky enough to have family out of state to stay with and support her. This book also briefly addresses what happens when people use laws that say that if you aid someone getting an abortion, you can be sued. An important, timely look at one woman's choice.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Abortion

Big by Vashti Harrison

emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

Beautiful way of illustrating what happens to children as the descriptor big goes from being a good thing to being a bad thing.

Saga, Vol. 11 by Brian K. Vaughan

challenging dark emotional tense fast-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

Still good, although when this series is completed I'm going to want to read it from beginning to end.

Up Home: One Girl's Journey by Ruth J. Simmons

emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.0

A look at Ruth Simmons' life, mostly concentrating on her youth.

Impossible Escape: A True Story of Survival and Heroism in Nazi Europe by Steve Sheinkin

dark emotional informative inspiring reflective sad tense fast-paced

4.0

I didn't know the story of Rudy Vrba before reading this book, and now I'm glad to know it. I was seeing parallels between what has happening in Germany to the lead-up of WWII and what is happening today in many countries across the world. It's a little scary. This is a fast paced read with a lot to recommend it for middle and high school audiences.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Murder and Antisemitism

There Was a Party for Langston by Jason Reynolds

informative reflective medium-paced

4.0

Jason Reynolds plus the Pumphrey Brothers is the way to go! Loved learning more about these writers.

The Princess and the Grilled Cheese Sandwich by Deya Muniz

funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

4.5

Food puns and sweet cute romance--who could want more?

Where You See Yourself by Claire Forrest

emotional hopeful informative reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Effie has dreams of going to a specific school in NYC. One thing makes her search different than others: Effie uses a wheelchair. Her mom wants her to start standing up for herself more, and then she'll start considering letting Effie go to that dream school. But what if that dream school isn't fully ready for her? An excellent look at accommodations and what we can do to make spaces truly available for all.