by editor | Feb 9, 2026 | Round-Up
Black History Month is a powerful time to celebrate the voices, stories, and contributions of Black authors whose work spans genres and generations. From deep explorations of history and identity to fictional narratives that resonate with lived experience, these books...
by editor | Feb 11, 2025 | Articles, Interviews
When people think of Tulsa’s literary legacy, The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton is often the first book that comes to mind. While Hinton’s impact on young adult fiction is undeniable, Tulsa’s literary history runs much deeper. The city has been home to influential writers...
by editor | Mar 27, 2024 | Round-Up
Get ready to transport yourself to another land! These fantasy and sci-fi novels will make you feel like you’re in another world. SunbringerHannah KanerHarperCollins, 384 pages, $18.99Return to the enchanting world of Godkiller in this thrilling sequel to the...
by editor | Feb 16, 2024 | Round-Up
The New Naturalsby Gabriel BumpAlgonquin Books, 304 pages, $27.00 In “The New Naturals,” Gabriel Bump crafts a poignant narrative that explores the complexities of friendship, identity, and coming-of-age in the South Side of Chicago. Through the eyes of...
by editor | Jun 14, 2023 | Round-Up
Adventure awaits your tween reader as they follow the characters through various terrains and realms. These books are full of excitement, exotic quests, fun and scary characters, both good and evil, and magic. Take a trip into outer space, or a land full of giants! Or...
by Kristi Elizabeth | Apr 30, 2023 | Round-Up
Although the books in this roundup may all have very different plots, they have one thing in common. All of these books have a cast of strong teens who are on very special missions. And whether they are researching or fighting or just trying to figure things out, they...
