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January 26, 2026 by Edith Campbell

review: The Kids in Mrs. Z’s Class: Fia Hosein Finds Her Beat

In this illustrated work of fiction, Baptiste connects with her roots in Trinidad and Tobago to write about the experiences of Fia Hosein whose family just moved to Peppermint Falls.

December 10, 2025 by Edith Campbell

review: Balancing Act

Lives are validated not through what reviewers often see as ‘gritty’ but a very nuanced layering of Black classicism. Even though she provides a fictitious urban setting, these teen’s reality isn’t directly about racism, income, or gender. It’s about the balancing act they do to survive every day.