Reviews
Underwater Construction Workers
“The volume works well at helping readers anticipate new sections, providing a thoughtful introduction to chapter books. . . . sure to intrigue many.”—Booklist View →
Hedge Lion
“The intricately detailed pen-and-ink drawings highlight the gentle story and call for study.”—Booklist View →
Roads to Family: All the Ways We Come to Be
“Within each chapter, Ginocchio tells engaging, lengthy stories, based on interviews, of several racially and ethnically diverse parents, from same-sex relationships to individuals who wanted to be parents to heterosexual couples struggling with infertility, and how they brought… View →
Hidden Creature Features
“[G]ood choice for primary science units emphasizing diversity in the animal world.”—Booklist View →
Climate Warriors: Fourteen Scientists and Fourteen Ways We Can Save Our Planet
“The featured climate warriors are not only a balanced mix of men and women scientists with racial and ethnic diversity, but they also depict an amazing array of science itself, from ecology and materials science to psychology and economics.”—Booklist View →
Perfect Presents!
“With its moment of dark humor, this picture book may appeal to school-age children more than preschoolers. Fun for reading aloud.”—Booklist View →
Watch Me Bloom: A Bouquet of Haiku Poems for Budding Naturalists
“Twenty-four mindful haiku about flowers that can be grown or found wild will delight young gardeners and naturalists. . . . The book’s overall effect encourages reflection and awareness of nature to benefit health.”—Booklist View →
The Coldest Winter I Ever Spent
“Jacobus (Romancing the Dark in the City of Light, 2015) has done a beautiful job with many difficult subjects, striking just the right tone and treating her highly sympathetic characters with dignity and compassion.”—Booklist View →
Her Eyes on the Stars: Maria Mitchell, Astronomer
Wong’s appealing illustrations are orderly in composition and subtle in their use of color. . . . A pleasing, informative introduction to Maria Mitchell."—Booklist View →
Indigo and Ida
“Indigo is a relatable and sympathetic character, and the social justice issues she champions at her school are timely and ring true. Readers will be inspired by Indigo’s passion and compelled to read more about Wells, too.”—starred, Booklist View →
The Big Backyard: The Solar System beyond Pluto
“The text is engaging, occasionally alluding to science fiction works and popular conspiracy theories, and uses accessible examples . . . This inviting offering will be welcomed by student researchers and space nerds alike.”—Booklist View →
I'm Gonna Be a SMITH!, Book 1: Volume 1
“There are a lot of action-packed panels full of life and lots of zoom lines in this fast-paced story of self-discovery and altruism. This might appeal to readers of Fullmetal Alchemist looking for something a little more lighthearted or even fans of Trigun who enjoy… View →
The Bear and the Wildcat
“A deeply somber but ultimately uplifting read.”—Booklist View →
Nearer My Freedom: The Interesting Life of Olaudah Equiano by Himself
“In this unique work of nonfiction, Edinger and Younge transform the words of Olaudah Equiano’s 1789 autobiographical slavery narrative into found-verse poetry. . . . [An] absorbing, singular creation.”—starred, Booklist View →
Stars of the Night: The Courageous Children of the Czech Kindertransport
“In a collective voice . . . Stelson describes rising tides of anti-Semitism, tearful partings, scary journeys by train and boat, meetings with British foster families, and then a return to Prague at war’s end to search out the scanty remnants of families and, long after, to… View →
The Real History of Juneteenth
“These books will broaden library history collections by adding information and perspectives that more traditional volumes may have ignored.”—Booklist View →
Walls and Welcome Mats: Immigration and the American Dream
“This is history presented through the lens of immigration, and readers learn the basics . . . along with new insights.”—Booklist View →
Detective Gordon: A Case with a Bang
“[T]his book is enjoyable for reading aloud to young children and accessible to transitional chapter-book readers. Nilsson excels at writing imaginative, gently amusing adventures, laced with unpretentious bits of wisdom. Spee’s enchanting illustrations capture the tone of… View →
Not Done Yet: Shirley Chisholm's Fight for Change
“Celebrates her successes, indomitable spirit, and lasting legacy through an effective combination of free-verse poetry and digital collage illustrations. . . . Crews folds texture, patterns, and wonderful details into her artwork that evoke the time and setting, as well as… View →
Ice Cycle: Poems about the Life of Ice
“A decidedly cool collection for STEM.”—Booklist View →
Bo and the Community Garden
“The book’s three short chapters feature cultural touchstones and lively color illustrations. Readers not yet ready for the J.D. the Kid Barber series, by J. Dillard, will find the same Black Boy Joy here.”—Booklist View →
Buildings That Breathe: Greening the World's Cities
“This specialized but extremely helpful resource offers realistic and inspiring solutions.”—Booklist View →
Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants
“[F]illed with legends, reminiscences, bits of history, sidebars, drawings, and gentle challenges to readers, encouraging them to consider making changes in their actions, beliefs, and values. Truly, a lovely, calming addition for collections.”—Booklist View →