We’re seeking careful, detail-oriented volunteers to review children’s and young adult books released in twenty twenty-five. Your role is to read through these stories and identify any themes, language, or content that may not be appropriate for young readers—especially those in our care at Legacy Haven Academy.
This important work helps us protect the hearts and minds of children recovering from trauma, ensuring the books we share align with our values of safety, hope, and healthy development.
Books to Review Include:
Children’s Category
- Every Monday Mabel by Jashar Awan
- Fireworks by Matthew Burgess, illustrated by Cátia Chien
- Don’t Trust Fish by Neil Sharpson, illustrated by Dan Santat
- Pocket Bear by Katherine Applegate
- The Nine Moons of Han Yu and Luli by Karina Yan Glaser
- The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest by Aubrey Hartman
- Broken by X. Fang
- Cranky, Crabby Crow (Saves the World) by Corey Tabor
- Aggie and the Ghost by Matthew Forsythe
- For a Girl Becoming by Joy Harjo, illustrated by Adriana M. Garcia
- A Place for Us by James E. Ransome
- The Summer of the Bone Horses by Virginia Driving Hawk Sneve & Steph Littlebird
- The Cartoonists Club by Raina Telgemeier & Scott McCloud
- Cat Nap by Brian Lies
- All the Blues in the Sky by Renée Watson
- Amina Banana and the Formula for Friendship by Shifa Saltagi Safadi & Aaliya Jaleel
- Anything by Rebecca Stead, illustrated by Gracey Zhang
- Cabin Head and Tree Head by Scott Campbell
- Nightsong by Sally Soweol Han
- Oasis by Guojing
- Scarlet Morning by ND Stevenson
- Xolo by Donna Barba Higuera & Mariana Ruiz Johnson
- The House with the Little Red Door by Grace Easton
- How to Spot a Mermaid by Jane Yolen
- The Slightly Spooky Tale of Fox and Mole by Cecilia Heikkila
- Menudo Sunday by María Dolores Águila, illustrated by Erika Meza
- The Poisoned King (Impossible Creatures #2) by Katherine Rundell
- Candle Island by Lauren Wolk
- Outside In and the Inside Out by Emmy Kastner
- Dreams to Ashes: The 1871 Los Angeles Chinatown Massacre
Young Adult Category
- And the River Drags Her Down by Jihyun Yun
- Angelica and the Bear Prince by Trung Le Nguyen
- The Corruption of Hollis Brown by K. Ancrum
- Make Me a Monster by Kalynn Bayron
- Sisters in the Wind by Angeline Boulley
- The Singular Life of Aria Patel by Samira Ahmed
- A Bird in the Air Means We Can Still Breathe (poetry collection)
- Oathbound (The Legendborn Cycle #3) by Tracy Deonn
- White Lies by Ann Bausum
- Fearful: A Powerless Story by Lauren Roberts
- Glorious Rivals (The Grandest Game #2) by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
- All the Fighting Parts by Hannah V. Sawyerr
- Butterfly Heart (various mentions)
- The Last Bookstore on Earth (noted in Kirkus)
And many more from twenty twenty-five’s notable releases.
No experience required—just a keen eye, strong reading skills, and a heart for keeping kids safe. Flexible hours, remote friendly.
Interested? Visit our volunteer sign-up to get started.
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