Everyone has a comfort zone. In terms of reading, that could be a favorite book, a dependable genre, or a reliable author. For some, the go-to is a traditional teen romance. Add the twist of a raging prank war between two rival schools and all the drama that follows,...

Coming out of Black History Month and into Women's History Month was the perfect timing for the release of this story with an African American and female lead character. So it was only natural for “Girl on Fire” to be the March review. This great graphic novel packed...

February is Black History Month, and while “Mirror Girls” by Kelly McWilliams may technically be a magical thriller, it is, at its core, a story of Black power and the strength of family. This book was as inspiring as it was powerful, and the inspiration it draws from...

Valentine’s Day is around the corner, and love is in the air. A time for candy hearts, flowers - and exhausting romance clichés. But not all romance is created equal. “Serendipity: Ten Romantic Tropes, Transformed” takes basic stories and turns them on their heads....

Following her riveting speech as the first National Youth Poet Laureate at President Biden’s inauguration on January 20th, 2020, Amanda Gorman has shown herself to be a brilliant writer and speaker. Now, in her collection of poems “Call Us What We Carry,” Gorman...

As a journalism student and general fan of investigative journalism, a guidebook and inside look into the field through a YA-adapted perspective seemed like a great opportunity to learn about how professional practices can be applied even to everyday life. However,...