Final Season

Final Season by Tim Green Ben comes from a football family. His dad played for the NFL, and his brothers played in college. Ben is in 6th grade and following in their footsteps as a quarterback.  But then he learns that his dad has ALS. They say it might be connected to all the hits … More Final Season

Eb & Flow

Eb & Flow by Kelly J. Baptist After a fight, Ebony “Eb” and De’Kari “Flow” are in the principal’s office learning of their 10-day suspension. The book is told in alternating voices; the reader follows the two as they are suspended. There were many things they did that reminded me of my own students. At … More Eb & Flow

Weirdo

Weirdo by Tony Weaver Jr. Graphic novel memoir 11-year-old Tony loves comics, anime, and video games. But at school, his classmates just see him as a weirdo. He gets bullied a lot. They are messing with him at school and online. This pushes Tony to do something rash.  I felt horrible for Tony. I don’t … More Weirdo