Category: diversity

The Idle Stance of the Tippler Pigeon by Safinah Danish Elahi || Emotionally Moving Exploration of Trauma

The Idle Stance of the Tippler Pigeon by Safinah Danish Elahi || Emotionally Moving Exploration of Trauma

Content Tags: Adult     Literary     Contemporary     Pakistani     Grief/Loss     Character Death     PTSD     Perfect for readers who want: I received a copy in exchange for an honest, unbiased review. I have to admit that the title of this book caught my attention right away! […]

Chupacarter by George Lopez and Ryan Calejo || Hilarious, Heartfelt MG About Family and Friendship

Chupacarter by George Lopez and Ryan Calejo || Hilarious, Heartfelt MG About Family and Friendship

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Fantasy     Humor     Folklore     Diversity     Mexican     Perfect for readers who want: Many thanks to TBR and Beyond Tours and Viking Books for Young Readers for a copy in exchange for an honest, unbiased review. The moment I saw that George […]

DeadEndia Vol. 1 and 2 by Hamish Steele || Nimona Meets Gravity Falls

DeadEndia Vol. 1 and 2 by Hamish Steele || Nimona Meets Gravity Falls

Content Tags: Young Adult     Graphic Novel     Paranormal     Humor     Diversity     LGBTQ+     Transgender     M/M Romance     Muslim     Neurodivergent     Autism     Character Death     Mild Gore     Perfect for readers who want: Many thanks to TBR […]

Delicious Monsters by Liselle Sambury || Horror Mystery About Forgotten Girls

Delicious Monsters by Liselle Sambury || Horror Mystery About Forgotten Girls

Content Tags: Young Adult     Horror     Mystery     Paranormal     Diversity     Black     Coming of Age     Family Bonds     Gaslighting     Child Abuse     Sexual Abuse     Mild Body Horror     Perfect for readers who want: Many thanks to Turn […]

House of Yesterday by Deeba Zargarpur || Heartfelt Coming of Age YA

House of Yesterday by Deeba Zargarpur || Heartfelt Coming of Age YA

Content Tags: Young Adult     Contemporary     Paranormal     Coming of Age     Family Bonds     Diversity     Afghan     Dementia     Domestic Abuse     Teen Marriage/Pregnancy     Perfect for readers who want: Many thanks to Farrar, Straus and Giroux for an eARC in exchange […]

Twelfth Grade Night || Utterly Charming, Relatable YA Graphic Novel

Twelfth Grade Night || Utterly Charming, Relatable YA Graphic Novel

Content Tags: Young Adult     Graphic Novel     Fantasy     Romance     Coming of Age     Sibling Bonds     Diversity     Plus-Size Characters     LGBTQ+     Perfect for readers who want: Graphic novels Coming of age in a high school setting Blossoming love Questioning/developing identities LGBTQ+ […]

The Brothers Flick: The Impossible Doors by Ryan Haddock and Nick Wyche || Magic Meets Mystery

The Brothers Flick: The Impossible Doors by Ryan Haddock and Nick Wyche || Magic Meets Mystery

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Fantasy     Mystery     Graphic Novel     Found Family     Sibling Bonds     Diversity     Wheelchair     Sign Language     Perfect for readers who want: Graphic novels Books for struggling or reluctant readers Magic set in the real world Sibling bonds […]

The Lords of Night by J.C. Cervantes || MG Adventure With Aztec and Mayan Gods

The Lords of Night by J.C. Cervantes || MG Adventure With Aztec and Mayan Gods

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Fantasy     Adventure     Mythology     Diversity     Mayan     Mexican     Squad Vibes     Perfect for readers who want: More books related to The Storm Runner series Rick Riordan Presents releases Diverse mythology based on Aztec and Mayan cultures Lots of […]

The Door of No Return by Kwame Alexander || Culture, Family, And Coming of Age in Verse

The Door of No Return by Kwame Alexander || Culture, Family, And Coming of Age in Verse

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Historical     Poetry     Coming of Age     Diversity     African     Character Death     Abuse     Perfect for readers who want: Novels in verse (particularly reluctant/struggling readers) Historical fiction set in other countries African culture, beliefs, and Twi language Diverse stories […]