Reviews
Quiet Fire: Emily Dickinson's Life and Poetry
“[T]he accessible but detailed narrative containing excerpts of her writing provides a great overview of many historians’ theories and is a perfect stand-alone text for casual readers or an excellent jumping-off point for aspiring Dickinson-ian scholars.”—Kirkus… View →
My Must-Have Mom
“A sweet, environmentally-conscious tale of unconditional love.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Gender Inequality in Sports: From Title IX to World Titles
“Necessary reading, particularly for those who think the battle is won and done.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Call Me Miss Hamilton: One Woman's Case for Equality and Respect
“Essential reading for teaching children about the importance of demanding equality and respect.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
How to Be a Difficult Bitch: Claim Your Power, Ditch the Haters, and Feel Good Doing It
“A thoughtful, engaging, bad-ass crash course in moxie, self-confidence, and self-love.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
Today Is Different
“Moua positively portrays a cross-cultural friendship and explores how racial violence impacts children. . . . An important story about how marginalized groups can work together for social justice . . .”—Kirkus Reviews View →
The Lost Daughter: Book 4
“[E]asily shifts between perfectly timed humor, poignant dialogue, and action-packed battles. The inventive magical elements and splendidly atmospheric illustrations continue to delight and make this series a standout. . . . A satisfying finale to an inventive and absorbing… View →
Rumble and Roar: Sound around the World
“A lyrical soundscape that leaves room for observation and makes space for scientific discussion.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
The Deep Blue Between
“This sweeping story is rich in detail, and the settings are vividly evoked. . . . A successful exploration of rich cultural experiences and enduring familial connections.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
My First Dino-Baseball
“Readers land smack-dab in the middle of an exhilarating baseball game featuring dinosaur characters. . . . A hit for dinosaur fans in the toddler set.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Mrs. Noah's Doves
“A lovely backstory for an obscure biblical personality.” — Kirkus Reviews View →
Bedtime for Maziks
“The mayhem of young family life seen through a positive, whimsical lens.” — Kirkus Reviews View →
Rena Glickman, Queen of Judo
“A worthy homage to a fascinating woman who was a force for change in a man’s world.” — Kirkus Reviews View →
Science and the Skeptic: Discerning Fact from Fiction
“Timely, practical, and all too important.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Jamilah at the End of the World
“An appealing title for environmentally minded reluctant readers.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Where Have All the Birds Gone?: Nature in Crisis
“This pithy book more than fulfills its promise to introduce readers to the importance of birds, the state of avian research, and how they can contribute to birds’ well-being. . . . Well-informed inspiration.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
In a Heartbeat
“This brief read with a simplified style intended for reluctant and struggling teen readers provides much-needed queer representation for this format.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Raquela's Seder
“A lovely, moving tale of stolen freedom and hopes for a new beginning.” — Kirkus Reviews View →
How to Make a Book (about My Dog)
“A master class in how to make a picture book.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
I Am Hava: A Song's Story of Love, Hope & Joy
“The essential Jewishness of the song and its amazing longevity and universal appeal across nations and cultures resonate throughout the tale. Come and rejoice and sing out the heartfelt words to this anthem of hope.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
The Three Latkes
“The cat is suitably expressive. Fry up a batch and relish every morsel.” — Kirkus Reviews View →
A Hot Mess: How the Climate Crisis Is Changing Our World
“A wealth of information and an engaging approach are certain to have a lasting impact.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Eddie Whatever
“Short chapters and snappy first-person narration give this wide appeal. . .An enjoyable intergenerational story.”—Kirkus Reviews View →