Reviews
George and Tao
“[T]his cozy tale is ideal bedtime fare. A darling ode to friendship.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Ghost Orchid
“A notable story about taking the time to appreciate all the wonders around us.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Picnic Planet: A Lunchtime Guide to Your Galaxy's Exoplanets
“Too far to go in a spaceship but just right for a flight of imagination.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
A Bird Day
“Watercolor illustrations do much of the narrative heavy lifting, zooming in and out to provide visual interest. . . . A quiet story to read over and over.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Letters in Charcoal
“Vasco’s narrative reminds readers that even in the face of lost connections, the joy of reading can light the way to a brighter future. A heartfelt tale that captures the transformative power of education.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
When Dad's Hair Took Off
“Younger listeners will enjoy the silly, complicated chase scenes, while slightly older kids and even adults will also appreciate the plentiful puns and amusing alliteration. A hilarious homage to a hairless dad and his world-traveling hair.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Listening to the Quiet
“Practical aids for people with hearing loss are deftly integrated into the narrative. . . .This gently loving story will be especially appreciated by readers whose family members, friends, or classmates are experiencing hearing loss. A personal, child-friendly approach to sensory… View →
A Pocketful of Stars
“Bushby writes with nuance and skill about a mother-daughter relationship fraught with misunderstanding, and Safiya’s eventual realizations are equal parts uplifting and heartbreaking. A poignantly written novel that is hard to put down and even harder to forget.”… View →
I Ship: A Container Ship's Colossal Journey
“An informative peek at our global infrastructure’s major lifeline.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Gallows Hill
“Effective historical fiction revisiting a fascinating and complicated time in American history.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Shades of Black
“The fast-paced story offers a look at the life of a young person trying to navigate the stigma and pressures that come with being a Black boy.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Biphobia: Deal with it and be more than a bystander
“Approachable and educational, with the energy of an after-school special.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Stuck with You
“An adorable romance with strong coming-of-age elements.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Trains, Boats, and Planes
“Not a standout but does have a ready-made audience.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
The Knight of Little Import
“Tongue-in-cheek and not at all of little import.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Weed: Cannabis Culture in the Americas
“Solid research and a global perspective create a useful approach focusing on harm reduction.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
The Beasts in Your Brain: Understanding and Living with Anxiety and Depression
“A valuable guide for teens struggling with mental health and the people who care about them.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Smashing Stigma: Dismantling Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Discrimination
“This accessible overview will provide much-needed validation for some and contribute to awareness for others. Helpfully catalogs serious problems and provides guidance on coping strategies.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Fodo Dodo Goes Fishing
“Youngsters who dive headfirst into imaginative play will find kinship with these two venturesome pals. A small bit of fun that just may inspire a bathtub boat of one’s own.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Nature Is a Sculptor: Weathering and Erosion
“Combining stunning stock photographs with rhythmic, poetic lines, Kinser has created a work that will have readers and listeners eager to travel to national parks and protected areas around the world . . . An impressive STEM read-aloud.” —Kirkus View →
Last Summer in Outer Space
“Levy artfully folds serious personal and parental issues into his less-than-serious round of chases, narrow squeaks, team building, and . . . space battles on the way to a happy resolution and a delayed but properly heartwarming eighth grade graduation ceremony.”—Kirkus… View →
The Hoop and the Harm
“The novel does a wonderful job of normalizing opening up and using counseling services, especially for boys and young men who often feel that they have to bottle up their emotions. A sincere, inspiring look at dealing with and overcoming self-doubt, ideal for reluctant… View →
The Bodyguard Unit: Edith Garrud, Women's Suffrage, and Jujitsu
“Engaging feminist history attractively presented.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Beyond Sex Ed: Understanding Sexually Transmitted Infections
“Offers direct, clear, useful, and possibly lifesaving information to teens.”—Kirkus Reviews View →