Tamara Saarinen

Artika R Tyner | NONFICTION,  Oct 20, 2023

A comprehensive examination of policing, race, and social issues in the United States with suggestions on ways to move forward, this is a supremely thoughtful read and excellent first purchase.

Robert Burleigh | NONFICTION,  Oct 01, 2023

Duncan Tonatiuh | NONFICTION,  Oct 01, 2023

A great introduction to Capoeira and the persistence of Bimba to move this street performance into the mainstream. This masterpiece of illustration and narrative will appeal to readers across categories of martial arts, dance, and more.

Kate Pearsall | FICTION,  Oct 01, 2023

A compelling story as the James women struggle to deal with their own secrets, and in the process, reveal some the darkest ones in town. A first purchase.

Jiordan Castle | NONFICTION,  Sep 01, 2023

Jen Ferguson | FICTION,  Sep 01, 2023

A YA read-alike of Rebecca Makkai’s I Have Some Questions for You, this story touches on many contemporary issues as part of their everyday lives and will have broad appeal. A first purchase.

Jane Yolen & Ryan G. Van Cleave | NONFICTION,  Jul 01, 2023

Rebecca Makkai | FICTION,  May 01, 2023

A page-turning examination of power, sex, and murder as characters revisit their pasts with a new perspective.

Diane Marie Brown | FICTION,  May 01, 2023