New Voices Literature

"Experience a riveting account of conflict and faith in a traditional village. Witness a family struggle over a flute's music in prayer time."

"Experience Maori culture in this New Zealand tale. Discover the conflict between Maoris and Pakehas over Taranga's sacred Totara tree."

"Explore 'Chrysalis Diary', a heartfelt poem from 'Joyful Noise' by Paul Fleischman, chronicling a caterpillar's transformation into a butterfly."

Experience Asimov's wit in 'Insert Knob A in Hole B', a funny sci-fi tale of equipment assembly mishaps in space and a clever assembly-robot.

"Explore deeper perception with Nancy Woods' poem 'I Read a Tight-Fisted Poem Once', embracing the essence of understanding oneself & the world."

"Experience the serene beauty of spring in 'Spring Hillside' by Japanese poet, Ki No Tsurayuki. Float in a tranquil world of falling blossoms."

Explore "Civil Lies", a powerful poem by Benjamin Zephaniah. This poignant verse challenges historical narratives and showcases African heritage.

"Explore an African tale of a grand River yearning to touch the sky, forever changing the continent's landscape. A parable about desire & consequences."

"Explore the themes of freedom & oppression in 'The Red Cockatoo', 'The Lamb and the Wolves', & 'Birds in a Cage'. Deep poetry by Po Chu-I & Krasicki."

Experience the enchanting tale of a crew finding a mermaid during a marine expedition in the Pacific. Discover the struggle between science and empathy.

"Experience Mulan, a heroic girl warrior who bravely disguises as a man to serve in her father's place in historical China's warfare journey."