Middle Grade Fiction finalist title From the Desk of Zoe Washington by Janae Marks is the subject of today’s featured review:
From the Desk of Zoe Washington, a middle-grade novel by debut author Janae Marks, is a quick but impactful read. With themes of racism and wrongful conviction, it’s a timely read that’s as thought-provoking as it is engaging. Although the book deals with heavy subjects, overall it tells an upbeat, hopeful story.
The full review was written by Round 1 judge Susan Jensen, who reviews at Bloggin’ ’bout Books.