Gotham High
What if Bruce Wayne made his way back to Gotham a little sooner than everyone thought? What if he and the Joker were actually school mates? Maybe even friends? Long Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on September 3, 2020
I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter
Olga is the perfect Mexican daughter. Julia is not, and she's okay with that.
Posted by Book Rex on August 27, 2020
Bear Came Along
A curious bear embarks on a fast-moving adventure when he steps onto a log leaning over a river. Along the way he meets a diverse cast of friends, all with Read more...
Posted by Adrian L. on August 20, 2020
Ready or Not: Preparing Our Kids to Thrive in an Uncertain and Rapidly Changing World
Published in 2020, but before the Covid-19 pandemic took hold, this book is remarkably timely. Our world is truly unpredictable, and even the near future is uncertain. The author, a Read more...
Immigrant and Refugee Experiences: A Reading List for Teens
We hope these selections serve to educate, and encourage a dialogue on topics of immigration and displacement, as well as spotlight immigrant and refugee experiences from a variety of places, Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on August 2, 2020
Immigrant and Refugee Experiences: A Reading List for Grade School
We hope these selections serve to educate, and encourage a dialogue on topics of immigration and displacement, as well as spotlight immigrant and refugee experiences from a variety of places, Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on August 2, 2020
Immigrant and Refugee Experiences: A Reading List for Children and Families
We hope these selections serve to educate, and encourage a dialogue on topics of immigration and displacement, as well as spotlight immigrant and refugee experiences from a variety of places, perspectives, and backgrounds.
New Kid
Stereotypes and expectations can be difficult, especially when they come from your peers. New Kid by Jerry Craft tells the story of 12 year old Jordan Banks as he embarks Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on July 30, 2020
What’s Cooking? A Cookbook List for Kids
Check out these staff-tested cookbooks for kids, and find inspiration to create something wonderful in the kitchen!
Posted by Kristi M. on July 20, 2020
Go With the Flow
Sophomores Abby, Brit, Christine, and Sasha are all fed up with the fact that their high school never has enough, or even any, pads or tampons in the girls bathroom. Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on July 13, 2020
Own Voices: A Reading List for Adults
The #ownvoices hashtag was created by author Corinne Duyvis to spotlight books about characters with marginalized identities created by authors who share the same marginalized identity (or identities). The character and creator Read more...
Posted by Alex C. on July 2, 2020
Own Voices: A Reading List for Teens
The #ownvoices hashtag was created by author Corinne Duyvis to spotlight books about characters with marginalized identities created by authors who share the same marginalized identity (or identities). The character and creator may share a common disability, sexuality, gender identity, race, immigration status, or other identity. We hope these selections serve to educate and encourage a dialogue on topics of representation, as well as provide a starting point for readers seeking stories Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on July 2, 2020
Own Voices: A Reading List for Grade School
The #ownvoices hashtag was created by author Corinne Duyvis to spotlight books about characters with marginalized identities created by authors who share the same marginalized identity (or identities). The character Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on July 2, 2020
Own Voices: A Reading List for Children and Families
The #ownvoices hashtag was created by author Corinne Duyvis to spotlight books about characters with marginalized identities created by authors who share the same marginalized identity (or identities). The character Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on July 2, 2020
Dreamers
Yuyi and her son leave Mexico and travel to the United States. They are welcomed in a language not yet their own and have to learn and discover many new Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on July 2, 2020