Genre: Historical Fiction, but based on author's true experiences

One of Kristen's favorite middle school reads yet, this story is about the thousands of children fleeing to Florida without their parents during Operation Pedro Pan and the Cuban revolution.

Genre: Historical Fiction (GRAPHIC NOVEL!)

Kristen reviews a continuation of Julian's story (the bully from her prior book, "Wonder") as he hears his grandmother's account of her years of hiding during the Nazi occupation of France in WWII.

“Sheltering is different than guiding and protecting. Pretending things don't exist or aren’t real isn’t necessarily helpful to them, but guiding and protecting as they learn about it is the goal.”

Kristen interviews Christian mom and teacher Rachel Richart to unpack this controversial question. As Christian parents, teachers, and school librarians, where should we draw the line on inappropriate content in our children's books? And why? How can we remain approachable to our kids if they read something they question?

This episode is intended to be a helpful resource for Christian parents and teachers as they consider books for their own children and seek to foster a love of learning built on the foundation of their faith.

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Kristen reviews this heartbreaking and heartwarming story of perseverance and hope through the eyes of homeless children in India.

Genre: Fantasy/Contemporary Fiction

Kristen reviews this heart-warming tale for younger readers that teaches the power of love through the eyes of a china rabbit.

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Kristen reviews this tale of mystery, bravery and compassion with a touch of magic. Lots of parallels to refugees in our world today.

Genre: Contemporary Fiction, multigenerational

Kristen reviews a novel-in-verse about a girl who must find her voice after moving to a new town and coping with her beloved grandfather's stroke.

Genre: Contemporary Fiction, Animals

Kristen reviews a touching story of mutual love and benefit between an elephant and the humans who rescued her as the main character waits for her mother's return to America.