Reviews
Disco Dave
“The illustrations are outta sight, with colors, patterns, and hairstyles that will entertain children and their radical reading helpers alike.”—Foreword Reviews View →
How to Deal with Drug Wars
“[T]he simple, straightforward prose and scrupulously neutral presentation of opposing viewpoints make this a useful introductory resource. A clearly written account of an ongoing crisis that has a broad impact on society.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Dealing with Cyberbullying
“Brevity, chapter summaries, varied typefaces and colors, ample photos, and a conversational writing style make this difficult subject more approachable. Some of the information is repeated throughout, so that even casual browsing is likely to be informative. A helpful introduction View →
Saving: A Teen Guide to Saving for the Future
“Practical advice . . . is peppered throughout and tempered with realism. . . . A basic introduction to an important topic.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
How to Help Refugees
“A balanced, informative look at forced migration and what can be done to address this global crisis. . . . The color photographs throughout depicting the realities of displacement are powerful without resorting to shock value, helping readers engage with empathy and awareness.… View →
Loans and Credit: A Teen Guide to Borrowing
“©hock-full of practical advice . . . a helpful toolbox for fledgling young adult consumers. . . . Sensible explanations of how to use debt without succumbing to endless interest payments.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Spotting a Scam
“[A]ll teens should come away more aware that there are some bad, clever actors out there—and what to do about them. . . . Brief, practical, and cogent.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
How to Deal with Gun Violence
“Hunter successfully avoids using coded, politically partisan language, and mentions important contextual data . . . . Many photos break up the text, showing memorials, crime scenes, and racially diverse people protesting for and against gun-related issues.”—Kirkus… View →
What Good Is a Dead Tree?: A Science Mystery
“Tunnels into its topic with gusto and precision.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Frank the Monster
“Strandberg’s well-crafted small-town setting and suspenseful pacing draw readers in, while his quietly matter-of-fact prose, speckled with satisfying detail, expresses Frank’s frustration, alienation, and even rage—feelings his young audience will recognize. . . . An… View →
Bang!: The Art, History, and Science of Fireworks
“The clearly written accompanying text is marked by accessible organization and a careful selection of facts that together create an engaging read that’s filled with details without overwhelming readers. . . . Illuminating and informative.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
99 Things to Do Before You Finish High School (Revised and Updated)
“Teens fighting boredom or looking for alternatives to screen time will find inspiration in this trove of suggestions for activities.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Red Stones: A Graphic Account of the Salvadoran Civil War
“A momentous testimony.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
When It's Your Turn for Midnight
“A sparkling jewel of a story grounded in emotional truths.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
The Miracle of Matzah Pizza: A Biblical Tall Tale
“Koffsky concocts a comically far-fetched origin story for matzo-crust pizza in this punny picture book. . . . Miracles come in many forms, including culinary ones, this playful Passover tale suggests.”—Publishers Weekly View →
Understanding Deepfakes
“Sanderson clearly and concisely presents information from an objective, fact-based perspective. . . . This matter-of-fact tone presents balanced information on deepfakes’ pros and cons without condescension or fearmongering, focusing on the essentials teens need to know. . . .… View →
Talia and the Passover HUG-gadah
“. . .Talia’s creative ears transform a Passover-related word into something entirely different in this amiable picture book from Elovitz Marshall. . .”—Publishers Weekly View →
Omnibird: An Avian Investigator's Handbook
“In nonfiction for 6+, the entrancing Omnibird by Giselle Clarkson (Gecko) is no straightforward ornithological guide. Looking at 18 species through an original, humorous lens, it shows their characteristics—chicken feathers “the shade of apricot jam”, penguins View →
Kendrick Lamar: Revolutionary in Rhymes
“An attractive layout and visually appealing design will draw in young readers who are interested in learning more about Lamar and his work.”—School Library Journal View →
Along Came a Spider: In Spring (Book 1)
“McGrath has crafted a sweet and silly friendship story that hits the right notes for transitional readers.”—School Library Journal View →
Kai and the Golem
“Encourages discussions about emotions, resilience, and how imagination can help reframe difficult experiences.” —Association of Jewish Libraries View →
The Making of Anime and Manga: From Zodiac Animal Shifters to Demon Slayers
“Written in an approachable style, the book includes seminal examples that serve as reading and viewing suggestions for new fans or greatest-hits montages for those in the know. . . . A strong informational resource.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Climate Change Basics: What Is Happening to Our World
“A clear, powerful resource that’s backed by science and designed to inspire.”—Kirkus Reviews View →