Rico’s life is school, working at the local Gas ‘n’ Go, and babysitting her younger brother, Jax. While working the Christmas Eve shift, Rico sells three lottery tickets to two different customers. She doesn’t think anything of it until it’s
Simone is a really riveting protagonist. Not only is she HIV-positive, but she’s also Black and has two dads. She unfortunately has to deal with the kinds of microaggressions that are all too common for Black Americans as well as
Shifting from current reality to dream-state escapades, M Train unfolds and drags you into Patti Smith’s life, feeling like you are alongside her as she orders her coffee. It is a dramatic read, scattered with despair and hope, combining her
Travel may be out the window for a while, but if you’re like me, the desire to escape to a faraway land is still coursing through your veins. And what better option than diving headfirst into fiction? Here are some
July 12th is Malala Day. It’s a commemoration of Malala Yousafzai – a Pakistani girl who defied the Taliban to gain access for girls’ education and was shot in the head for it – but survived. Her United Nations speech
Justyce has spent his life prepping for the Ivy League; he’s at the top of his class and keeps his head down as he strives to succeed. But when Justyce gets caught up in a racially-charged altercation with an off-duty
This Canada Day we’re rounding up our top picks of some of the best authors our country has to offer. It’s obviously near impossible to narrow down the amazing breadth and depth of Canada’s talent, but we’ve done our best!
Instead of becoming America’s first president, General George Washington was its first king. Now, centuries later, the House of Washington still sits on the American throne, as do monarchies the world over.
Caleb has what many teenagers seek: good looks, relative popularity, and a spot on the varsity football team. But when Caleb begins to experience extreme emotions, none of those advantages seem to matter anymore. After a violent outburst at school,
When it’s a warm sunny day and you need a thirst-quenching drink, an iced coffee, soda, or La Croix just isn’t enough. Mocktails can offer up the same refreshing decadence of a cocktail without the booze, which is especially handy if