Review of Singing with Elephants by Margarita Engle When I first stumbled upon Singing with Elephants, I was immediately drawn in by the title and the promise of poetry intertwined with a profound narrative. Knowing that Margarita Engle, the Young People’s Poet Laureate, was the genius behind the story only heightened my excitement. I’ve long admired her knack for weaving complex themes into beautifully crafted verse, and this latest work is no exception. The journey of Oriol, an 11-year-old Cuban-American girl navigating the challenges of identity and belonging, unfolds...

Book Review: Harlem Rhapsody by Ibi Zoboi Have you ever picked up a book and instantly felt connected to its heartbeat? That’s exactly what happened when I delved into Harlem Rhapsody by Ibi Zoboi. This gripping tale of Jessie Redmon Fauset, a key figure of the Harlem Renaissance, caught my attention not just because of its historical backdrop but also because it shapes an intimate portrayal of ambition, identity, and the messy journey of creativity. From the very beginning, I was drawn into a whirlwind of emotions, sparked by...