Reviews
Doña Gracia Saved Worlds
“May start conversations about being true to oneself and working for a community. Quiet but strong.”―Kirkus Reviews View →
The Hoop and the Harm
“A potent message about the mental toll of elite sports and the value of playing for love of the game will resonate with teens. Recommended for high school libraries.”—School Library Journal View →
Listening to the Quiet
“[T]he illustrations feature soft lines, rich colors, and an aura of warmth and security that captures the tone of the text. An inviting, informative read-aloud choice for classes studying the senses and children curious about deafness.”—Booklist View →
In My Skin
“With a focus on diversity, this picture book promotes acceptance—of one another and oneself.”—Foreword Reviews View →
Odwar vs. the Shadow Queen
“The Kenyan lore weaves a stunning background for the internal and external battles that unfold within and between Odwar and the Shadow Queen. . . . An adventure of strength and compassion.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Stuck with You
“A laugh-out-loud hi-lo gay romantic comedy. . . . Highly recommended for hi-lo readers who loved Heartstopper.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
Ghost Orchid
“Applied with a mix of brush shapes and sizes, bold overlapping colors add dynamic depth and movement to the illustrations of this story about an intrepid family of explorers. . . . Children will learn the beginnings of mindfulness and be encouraged to embrace the present… View →
When Dad's Hair Took Off
“A father’s balding inspires far-flung, humorous adventures. . . . In the fabulistic chapter book When Dad’s Hair Took Off, harrumphing desperation takes over when a man seeks his wayward hair, tracking it through a bevy of shenanigans.”—starred,… View →
Period.: The Quick Guide to Every Uterus
“This primer on all things period is as delightful as it is informative. Presented in comics format, this accessible and inclusive volume strikes the right balance between snark and earnestness to make it just right for a middle school audience. . . . A nonjudgmental,… View →
Picnic Planet: A Lunchtime Guide to Your Galaxy's Exoplanets
“[W]onderfully clever . . . . Perfect for fans of space, adventures, and daring picnics.”—starred, Booklist View →
Welcome to the City at Night
“[E]xcellent resources for science classrooms and young learners interested in animals and the environment.”—Booklist View →
Hotelitor: Luxury-Class Defense and Hospitality Unit
“A hilarious, fist-pumping, heartwarming genre mashup across the universe, with bright and beautiful artwork and characters. Pacific Rim meets Fawlty Towers… only good.” —Hamish Steele, creator of Netflix’s Dead End: Paranormal Park View →
Night and Dana
“Davidson gives this relatable coming-of-age tale an alt vibe with a retro, high-contrast color palette similar to newspaper comics and a boldly provocative art style.” —Booklist View →
Piece by Piece: Ernestine's Gift for President Roosevelt
“Sensitive, soft-hued illustrations complement the engaging text, which outlines the arduous step-by-step tasks involved in transforming dirty, thrown-away crates into a work of art.” — Booklist View →
Rise to the Sky: How the World's Tallest Trees Grow Up
“The informative, engaging, and enjoyable pages of this book make it a perfect addition to any library. Reviewer Rating: 5” —Children’s Literature View →
Another Band's Treasure: A Story of Recycled Instruments
“The illustrations emote feelings of despair into hope and then excitement as the story is depicted. This engaging book can begin a project on creating musical instruments or other items from discarded materials. Reviewer Rating: 4” —Children’s Literature View →
The Mexican Dreidel
“Mola’s chalky, bright-hued images, which portray characters with brown skin, evoke a sunny, cozy town and the fun of sharing with ‘nuevos amigos.’”—Publishers Weekly View →
Strikers: A Graphic Novel
“As the team bonds on and off the ice . . . they find support and stability in their relationships with one another while striving to get that elusive W.” —Publishers Weekly View →
A Wild, Wild Hanukkah
“Painterly, fanciful art captures the richness of feathers, fur, and scales, as well as the comedic chaos of an ever-more-crowded house. Gershman and Strauss end with a rousing Hanukkah countdown . . .”—Publishers Weekly View →
Desde las copas de los árboles (From the Tops of the Trees)
“In any language, Kalia’s story is one of resilience and youthful awe . . . Along with such a moving true story, Wada’s artwork underpins the poignant reality of Yang’s words in watercolor depictions of Kalia’s memories in muted yellows and bold oranges that View →
Stars of the Night: The Courageous Children of the Czech Kindertransport
“Balancing tragedy and hope, this story preserves the memory of Jewish children who found new lives despite and because of their irrevocable losses.”—Jewish Book Council View →
The Great Giraffe Rescue: Saving the Nubian Giraffes
“Children who love animals will probably enjoy learning about the Nubian giraffe rescue. Teachers may want to include this title in a unit about animals or wildlife conservation. Reviewer Rating: 5” –Children’s Literature View →