Reviews
Tyrannosaurus Tsuris: A Passover Story
“Clever, dino-themed fun to get kids excited for Passover.”―Kirkus Reviews View →
Everybody's Book: The Story of the Sarajevo Haggadah
“An absorbing story that will engage readers in the study of history.”―Kirkus Reviews View →
Ruth First Never Backed Down
“A warmly written account of a determined woman who is a role model for young readers. A name, a life, and a cause to be long remembered.”―Kirkus Reviews View →
On a Flake-Flying Day: Watching Winter's Wonders
“Ultimately, the incredible photography makes this book worthy of a spot on readers’ shelves, but the rhyming text and end notes certainly bolster its value. Breathtaking images and lively text.” –Kirkus Reviews View →
Reimagining Police: The Future of Public Safety
“Readers learn about methods of reform and possible strategies for crime prevention and community building. . . Informative and rousing.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Nature's Rule Breakers: Creatures That Don't Fit In
“Not your ordinary display of interesting and appealing animals, this offering has an important message for young readers and the adults who care for them. For in-betweeners everywhere.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Breakthrough: Katalin Karikó and the mRNA Vaccine
“The work shines most when elucidating the long path to scientific discovery, including the many failed experiments and minor discoveries that necessarily precede breakthroughs. A stimulating and accessible foray into recent scientific history.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
The Denim Diaries: A Memoir
“This memoir, enhanced by the author’s sketches, is both original and moving—but not for the faint of heart. In often graphic detail, beautiful turns of phrase quickly become hard-cornered truths, providing a poetic roadmap from self-doubt to self-hate and, finally,… View →
Doña Gracia Saved Worlds
“May start conversations about being true to oneself and working for a community. Quiet but strong.”―Kirkus 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 →
Dino-Hanukkah
“The vivid digital illustrations depict wonderfully energetic, expressive cartoonish dinos bursting with lively good cheer. A high-spirited holiday charmer.” —Kirkus Review View →
Rajiv's Starry Feelings
“[A]n inspiring story that links astral wonders to everyday emotions. . . . A meditative, moving tale that will spur readers to make sense of their own feelings.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
Home for Grace
“Grace’s story is nuanced, and readers will appreciate the depth of emotion conveyed by the illustrations. These provide an entry for conversation about the complexities of poverty, trauma, emigration, and inadequate support for unhoused people.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
A Wild, Wild Hanukkah
“A madcap Hanukkah celebration for a skillful reader.”―Kirkus Reviews View →
The Mexican Dreidel
“A heartwarming story celebrating friendship across cultural lines.”―Kirkus Reviews View →
Mrs. Maccabee's Miracle
“A welcome and cozy take on the Hanukkah story.”―Kirkus Reviews View →
The Power of Snow
“Cool! Snow really has the power to wow—and teaches math, too.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Melody Queen
“[T]he book highlights entrenched biases in the film industry while also being a fun, breezy read. Much ado about Bollywood in this glamour-filled story featuring strong characterization.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Timothy Dinoman and the Attack of the Dancing Machines: Book 2
“A high-octane adventure fueled by humor, whimsy, and teamwork.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Strikers: A Graphic Novel
“Persistence in the face of defeat and disappointment defines a season of sports and adolescent life.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
All the Things We Never Said
“[P]oignantly realistic. Honestly portrays the dark parts of life—and shows that there is hope.” —starred, Kirkus Reviews View →