Fiction

Benjamin “Benji” Burns spends most of his time drawing, thinking of ways to find his absentee father, and reading comic books, especially his favorite “Spacebound.” Rosalind “Ro” Ling Geraghty lost her father over a year ago. When a folder mix-up and a Science class project pairing bring Benji and Ro together, they both promise to help each other with their respective quests…

Jet Baranov is the son of the tech genius Vlad Baranov. Jet also happens to be a spoiled brat, willing to do anything that will get the attention of his busy parents. When one of Jet’s stunts finally crosses the line for his father, Vlad sends him to a wellness retreat in Arkansas, the Oasis.

The Boy, the Wolf, and the Stars by Shivaun Plozza – BOOK REVIEW

In the land of Ulv, a long-ago myth claims a wolf ate the Stars, ridding the land of all magic. Now, shadow creatures stalk the starless nights, forcing all who live there to stay inside – to stay in the light.

The Secret Life of Sam by Kim Ventrella – BOOK REVIEW

After Sam’s pa dies in a tragic car accident, Sam must leave his beloved life in Bayou St. George, Louisiana behind. Sam moves to Holler, Oklahoma, where he is forced to live with his Aunt Jo, who he hasn’t seen or heard from in years.

Furia by Yamile Saied Méndez – BOOK REVIEW

Camila Hassan lives in two different worlds in Rosario, Argentina. At home, she endures the crushing and antiquated expectations of her family while living in the shadow of her soccer star (fútbol) brother and abusive father.

Lupe Wong Won’t Dance by Donna Barba Higuera – BOOK REVIEW

Lupe Wong wants nothing more than to meet her idol, Mariners pitcher Fu Li Hernandez. Like Fu Li, Lupe is Mexican and Chinese and aspires to be a MLB pitcher one day. Yet, in order to me Fu Li, she must get A’s in all her classes.