books
Review: Zadie Smith’s Intimations Offers Honesty and Moral Clarity in a Moment of Crisis
An honest and morally clear collection of essays, Zadie Smith’s Intimations grasps at how this unprecedented moment in time peels back…
Review: The Woman Warrior Is a Surreal Tribute to Storytelling
Laced with fantasy and folklore, Maxine Hong Kingston's The Woman Warrior is a surreal tribute to storytelling through the memoir form. Hey,…
Review: Kelly Yang’s Front Desk Paints Dazzles With Depth and Nuance
Kelly Yang's Front Desk illuminates issues of poverty and immigration with a heartwarming story and fiercely self-aware protagonist at its core. Hello,…
Review: Merci Suárez Changes Gears Is a Winsome Story About Intergenerational Immigrant Family Love
Meg Medina's Merci Suárez Changes Gears explores family and school drama with warmth and nuance. I recently picked up Meg…
Review: The Science of Breakable Things Gets to the Yolk of Human Complexity
Review: Hope remains an unbreakable force in Tae Keller's The Science of Breakable Things. Tae Keller's The Science of Breakable Things might…
Review: Zoe in Wonderland Beautifully Finds Roots in Reality
Review: Zoe in Wonderland is a down-to-earth story that grounds itself in reality. Since this is a plant and book…
Review: Saadia Faruqi’s Meet Yasmin Is a Breath of Fresh Air
Meet Yasmin is a punchy and bold addition to kid lit that deserves a space on your bookshelf. Saadia Faruqi’s Meet…
Hello, Fronds!
Hello, fronds! Stacey Nguyen here. I'm a 25-year-old writer who loves children's books and indoor plants in equal measures. Right…