I've been a huge fan of Nina MacLaughlin for ages and this book blew me away. It's shocking, enraging, beautiful, and heartfelt. I loved this.
Heather
Lindy West is a brilliant cultural critic and in this collection she tackles an array of subjects from Adam Sandler to #metoo to abortion rights to (of course) Trump and the right wing. This book is broader in its ambit than Shrill, her last one, but what really makes it delicious to read is her incisive observation, brilliant wordcraft, and laugh-out-loud hilarity. She is making deep and important points and reading will make you laugh and be furious at the same time.
David
Anna-Marie McLemore has a gift for writing enchanting prose and lovingly detailed characters. Told in alternating points-of-view across five centuries, their queer retelling of the classic fairy tale "The Red Shoes" will keep you turning pages late into the night.
Kate
A wonderfully colorful and joyous celebration of Haitian perseverance and culture. Includes a tasty recipe to boot!
Stacey
There are a lot of stories about cis children dealing with getting a younger sibling. Aidan's feelings are extra complicated because people keep asking his parents what gender the baby will be, and they didn't know his real gender until he was old enough to tell them. He wants everything to be perfect from the start for this baby! A beautifully written and illustrated book great for children of any gender.
Shana
Clever and fun, this book is a joy to read. It is the Harold and the Purple Crayon of word play.
Robin
Why are you smiling? Why are you showing this to your friend? Why do you love this book?
It is full of surprises as every page opens up to reveal the perfect explanation for each facial
expression. Great fun to read!
Megan
When Robin's mom takes her to the US on a "trip" she's not particularly excited, especially when it turns out that it isn't a trip. Robin's memoir deals with learning English, adapting to an entirely new situation, and her complicated relationship with her mother, all told through the medium that saved her: comics.
Marika
A teen boxer trains for the Olympics in a book that will make you want to strap on your own gloves and hop in the ring.
Sarah
Infinity Son is a high-stakes, fast-paced adventure about a magical war between those born with magical powers and those who steal them. Brotherhood, love, and loyalty will be put to the test, and no one will escape the fight unscathed. Fans of Cassandra Clare with love this one.
April
