Around the World in Books
The Witches of El Paso
Spell-binding and haunting, The Witches of El Paso by Luis Jaramillo captures you in its chaotic nature of past and present witches. The premonitions and fainting spells she has endured since childhood are getting worse, and Nena worries she’ll end up like the scary old curandera down the street. Nena prays for help, and when the mysterious Sister Benedicta arrives late one night, Nena follows her across the borders of space and time.
Rise of the Forgehearts
Rise of the Forgehearts by Emily Huffman will take you on a steampunk fantasy as R-O discovers their true meaning of life while solving their biggest mystery yet…where have all the constructs gone.
Like Water on Stone
A story set against the Armenian genocide of 1915, Like Water on Stone by Dana Walrath tells the story of 3 siblings who must survive the Ottoman invasion. Written in beautiful free verse poetry, Walrath taks you on a journey of tradition, family and survival.
Notes on Her Color
Notes on Her Color follows the story of Gabrielle who comes-of-age dealing with racism and the extraordinary ability to perform passing - the ability to change her skin color based on her mood. Navigating tense family dynamics and the world around her, Gabrielle finds he safe space in music and finds her true self in the process.