Reviews
Sounds Good!: Discover 50 Instruments
“Each instrument is showcased in a spread that pairs humorous visuals with an informative paragraph featuring history and fun facts, making for a breezy and engaging reading experience. The charming comic-style illustrations complement the lighthearted tone of the text . . . this… View →
Cruzita and the Mariacheros
“This excellent debut has heart and soul, with an obvious deep love and appreciation for the culture in each word.”—Booklist View →
Mami King: How Ma Mon Luk Found Love, Riches, and the Perfect Bowl of Soup
“A savory success story.”—Booklist View →
Hotelitor: Luxury-Class Defense and Hospitality Unit
“Using cinematic action scenes rendered in a dazzlingly hued palette, Hicks blends space opera with clever commentary on wealth and social inequality. Despite its slim page count, this work is jam-packed with big robot fights, an alien cult, an evil corporation, and the trials and… View →
Haiku, Ew!: Celebrating the Disgusting Side of Nature
“Offers a crowd-pleasing angle on both nature and poetry.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Wildfire: The Culture, Science, and Future of Fire
“Advocacy for Indigenous fire-management practices, a thorough account of wildfire science, information on firefighting—and a blazing black-and-orange color scheme—make this book a hot ticket. . . Skillfully introduces the complex story of wildfires, Indigenous knowledge, and… View →
Hotelitor: Luxury-Class Defense and Hospitality Unit
“A clever, high-octane graphic novel satire of the bourgeois and proletariat.”—Publishers Weekly View →
The Lost Forest: An Unexpected Discovery beneath the Waves
“A detailed, thought-provoking account of the work of scientists.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
If I Were a Fungus
“The phenomenal capabilities of fungi star in this lightly informative and humorous profile. . . In bold-hued digital and marker art, geometric shapes lend Stella’s spreads a blocky, elementary vibe that suits the kid-centric text.”—Publishers Weekly View →
Cruzita and the Mariacheros
“Granillo gently tempers the Tayahuas’ grief over Tio Chuy’s death by focusing on the characters’ lighthearted developing relationships and relates the feeling of being disconnected from one’s heritage via Cruzita’s learning more about her… View →
Next-Level Competition: Book 4
“The characters are relatable and the plot is exciting, making this a book that kids will enjoy from start to finish. . . a great book for kids who are interested in coding, robotics, or just looking for a fun and exciting read. Reviewer Rating: 5”—Children’s Literature View →
Coding Camp Chaos: Book 3
“This story delivers a vibrant graphic novel adventure for young readers, seamlessly weaving together summer camp fun with the introduction to essential coding concepts. Reviewer Rating: 5”—Children’s Literature View →
Things That Shimmer
“A tale of friendship dynamics that doesn’t reach for easy resolutions or immediate forgiveness.”—The Horn Book Magazine View →
Weed: Cannabis Culture in the Americas
“Donohue wants to set the record straight on the positive aspects of this much maligned plant. . . The book is written in a conversational tone making it accessible for teenagers who are curious about cannabis. Reviewer Rating: 5”—Children’s Literature View →
The Observologist: A Handbook for Mounting Very Small Scientific Expeditions
“Clarkson’s fond factoids and mindful sketches express joy in learning while promoting empathy for tiny creatures . . . Nature nerds will rejoice in this compendium of creepy-crawlies.”—starred, Publishers Weekly View →
Cruzita and the Mariacheros
“Many readers will resonate with the demands on her time, and the children and grandchildren of immigrants will likely identify especially strongly with Cruzita’s journey toward connecting with her roots. A sweet summer quest for identity and belonging.”—Kirkus… View →
Four Bad Unicorns
“Patterson’s wash-filled line drawings accurately channel childhood exuberance, energy—and happily focused interest.”—Publishers Weekly View →
Pangu's Shadow
“Detective hijinks abound, including last-ditch offworld trips, and a morgue heist to find a prosthetic hand. A slow-burn queer romance and stellar worldbuilding round out this sci-fi about queer girls flipping the script.”—Shelf Awareness View →
Best Believe: The Tres Hermanas, a Sisterhood for the Common Good
“Ramos’s pride and reverence exudes from out of every word. Medina’s vibrant digital illustrates the powerful presence that these hallmarks had—capturing the righteous anger that drove the sisters to their to help their people. The jewel-tone palette of rich purples and View →
The First Invasion: Book 1
“A fun action/adventure graphic novel with engaging art. Readers will eagerly await the next installment.”—School Library Journal View →
A Pocketful of Stars
“A nearly perfect older tween, early teen tale, with best friend realignments and romance moving in from the horizon, plus mother-daughter fireworks for the ages.”—School Library Journal View →
The Color of Sound
“This is great for exploring the complex world of neurodivergence, specifically as it relates to synesthesia, a real life fascinating condition that allows people to experience unrelated sensory experiences at the same time. Reviewer Rating:… View →
Things That Shimmer
“Young readers interested in historical fiction and tween friendship books will enjoy this novel.”—School Library Journal View →