Starred Reviews
Sea Otter Heroes: The Predators That Saved an Ecosystem
“A thoughtfully organized and attractively presented example of science in the field.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
Racial Profiling: Everyday Inequality
“A courageous historical examination of one of the most critical civil rights issues of our time.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
Yours Sincerely, Giraffe
“This is a rare book: joyful, ingenuous, playfully earnest, but without a whiff of studied cuteness.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
Strange Fruit: Billie Holiday and the Power of a Protest Song
“[A] potent reminder of the power of art to combat intolerance and hate.”—starred, Publishers Weekly View →
“Droll, imagination-stretching ways to get from here to there, from this to that, from now to later.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
What Girls Are Made Of
“Arnold interweaves myriad landscapes . . . into a narrative wholeness that is greater than its parts. Unflinchingly candid, unapologetically girl, and devastatingly vital.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
Noah Webster's Fighting Words
“[A] wonderfully clever and humorous depiction of Noah Webster. . . . Students of all ages (and adults!) will appreciate this brief, comical, fact-filled sketch of an American icon.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
Niko Draws a Feeling
“[A] picture book ode to the creative spirit. . . . Niko’s journey will resonate with budding artists and inspire young audiences of all abilities to create something meaningful.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
Camp So-and-So
“All the world’s a stage in this . . . crafty, and, yes, campy novel that plays with familiar themes before it subverts them. Pure weird entertainment from start to finish.”—starred, Booklist View →
Yours Sincerely, Giraffe
“Its gentle friendship story will leave readers feeling warm and fuzzy, making this early chapter book a great addition to any collection.”—starred, Booklist View →
“Unexpected giggles await with every page turn.”—starred, Publishers Weekly View →
The Search for Olinguito: Discovering a New Species
“This quick but wondrous look at the scientific search for the olinguito is an excellent addition to science collections.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
The Search for Olinguito: Discovering a New Species
“In this latest title, science educator Markle provides a stellar description of a long-term scientific investigation . . . . A compelling account of the solution of a scientific mystery.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
Strange Fruit: Billie Holiday and the Power of a Protest Song
“Lynching: a strange and difficult but important topic for a song—and for this picture book. . . . A must-read, must-discuss that will speak to children and linger with adults.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
A Spy Called James: The True Story of James Lafayette, Revolutionary War Double Agent
“Rockwell’s detailed yet accessible text is perfectly matched with Cooper’s exceptional oil paintings. . . . A profoundly successful work.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
The Secret of Goldenrod
“[A] wistful and superlative coming-of-age story. . . . Perfect for readers who crave contemporary stories that feel like a classic, this is one to be re-read and enjoyed many times over.”—starred, Booklist View →
Underneath My Bed: List Poems
“Whether capturing fun or chronicling items that disgust, Cleary and Watson again brilliantly open the world of verse, enticing young readers to dive in.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
Sachiko: A Nagasaki Bomb Survivor's Story
“This sensitive and well-crafted account of a Nagasaki bomb survivor is an essential addition to World War II biography collections for middle school students.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
LGBTQ+ Athletes Claim the Field: Striving for Equality
“[A] valuable survey of the status of LGBTQ+ athletes. . . . Happily, [Cronn-Mills] humanizes these issues. . . . [H]ers is an important contribution to the blossoming field of LGBTQ literature.”—starred, Booklist View →
Like a Bird: The Art of the American Slave Song
“This is an excellent resource for music and art teachers as well as for social studies and U.S. history lessons.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
Sachiko: A Nagasaki Bomb Survivor's Story
“[A] story of staggering hardship and extraordinary resolve. . . . Sachiko and her story . . . are an indelible force. Luminous, enduring, utterly necessary.”—starred, Booklist View →
Legalizing Marijuana: Promises and Pitfalls
“[Goldstein’s] is the eye of a science journalist, and she writes with levelheaded clarity.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
Monkey with a Tool Belt and the Maniac Muffins
“Chico Bon Bon’s fourth picture book might be his funniest yet. . . . Monroe’s manic cartooning will have kids laughing from start to finish.”—starred, Publishers Weekly View →
Wired Man and Other Freaks of Nature
“Kaufman takes a well-tread YA premise and breathes heart and grit into it. . . . Packed with depth, joy, and hope, Kaufman’s book is ultimately a story of how to be a friend—a topic that is always prescient for young adults.”—starred, Booklist View →