While Apartheid ended 30 years ago, its impact still resonates today. Using facts, personal stories and an engaging graphic cartoon, Together Apart is a child’s history book that answers questions and provoke discussions. In a time of rising Fascism, it is vital for our ongoing journey toward a truly inclusive and just society.
The Book Tree Podcast – Episode 7 looks at why Together Apart: The Story of Living in Apartheid by author and literacy scholar Xolisa Guzula is more important than ever. Plus reviews of the three proudly South African books for little ones.
The New York Times bestselling book about learning to let go and choose your own path by self help queen Mel Robbins. Her Let Them Theory promises to give you the mindset and tools to unlock your full potential.
An exciting debut YA series about star-crossed lovers, against-all-odds friendships, and a brutal dystopian world in which those who shine are shunned and hunted…
Inspired by a true story, award-winning author Elizabeth Laird’s The Garbage King takes readers on an unforgettable emotional journey as two boys from different world’s try to survive in a children’s gang on the streets of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
The first book of Ursula Le Guin’s Annals of the Western Shore trilogy. A beautifully crafted sci-fi story of using, and understanding, great power. Perfect for ages 12+.
Artemis Fowl is a riveting and exciting adventure fantasy series for age 9 +. Artemis Fowl is a twelve-year-old child prodigy with a criminal mastermind, dedicating his life to leading the Fowl criminal empire, which has existed in his family for generations.
A fantasy graphic novel about a girl and a sea monster who form an unlikely bond, helping one another learn to trust again. Guest reviewed by Nancy Richards.
With AI on the rise, being a critical thinker and reader and knowing how to read for meaning and understand how to build links between texts and ideas is vital. Reading skills are not enough and our teens are falling short in their high school years.
Fans of author Judy Bloom will love the screen adaptation of her seminal book Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.
Fans of author Judy Bloom will love the screen adaptation of her seminal coming of age book Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. Judy Blume is revered as a pioneer of young adult literature due to her sensitive and honest portrayal of the inner lives of preteen and teen girls.
The new hate-to-love rom com from bestselling author Rachael Lippincott and debut writer Alyson Derrick, is the perfect queer romance to lose yourself in.
Spilling Ink is one of the best handbooks for young writers you’ll find, with everything from finding your writer’s voice to plotting what happens, creating your characters, choosing a narrative voice (who is telling your story) and getting into a writing practice.
The authors have put together everything a young writer needs to know.
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